Corporate Life

Highlights of Venki's Path of Success

I have spent years working with industry leaders such as HydroPoint, Schlumberger, Siemens, Trilliant Networks, Sensus, and Xylem, focusing on Smart Grids and clean energy solutions for electric, gas, and water utilities.

  • Chief Data Scientist – 2+ years in water conservation

Led a team of data scientists and analysts to build and maintain a company-wide data platform, integrating business, device, and customer data to drive insights and innovation. Implemented AI tools for enterprise irrigation analysis, accelerated savings assessments, and developed outcome calculators widely used by Sales and Operations.

  • Technology Center Management – 12+ years leading global teams

Directed technology centers in India, overseeing hiring, strategy, global engineering enablement, solutions development, and localized product marketing. Managed operations across NOC, support, sales, and service functions.

  • Product Management – 2 years

Managed Meter Data Management (MDM), Validation, Estimation, and Editing (VEE), dashboards, and analytics products, ensuring strategic alignment with business needs.

  • Software Development – 10 years

Designed the full architecture and database systems for two startups. Developed applications using Unix, Oracle, and PL/SQL, leading development teams to execute scalable solutions.

  • Systems Integration

Successfully integrated utility legacy systems, including OMS, inventory, and billing CIS, across nine investor-owned utilities in the U.S. Worked alongside consulting firms such as IBM and Capgemini to deliver seamless integrations.

  • Leadership & Team Management – 25+ years in leadership positions

Proven ability to hire, train, and manage high-performing technical teams using a hybrid agile process. Recognized for empathetic leadership, subject matter expertise, and the ability to drive innovation and team success.