About

Aravind Kanumuru is a highly accomplished and results-driven technology enthusiast with over 24 years of experience in software product development, public cloud migrations, AI/ML, modern data platforms, distributed systems, architecture, security, and compliance. He has a proven track record of creating and managing high-performance engineering organizations and establishing 'big picture' strategy while providing detailed technical guidance to teams. As the VP of Engineering at Benefitfocus, Aravind is responsible for driving the company's engineering efforts and ensuring the development of innovative solutions that meet customer needs. He has an executive presence and experience driving conversations at all levels in an organization. Aravind specializes in enterprise applications, agile development practices, strategic partnerships, M&A, vendor management, and customer relationships. Prior to his current role, Aravind served as the Director of Engineering - Data Services at Salesforce, where he managed a diverse and globally distributed team located across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions. He also drove two critical initiatives for Salesforce's global employee workforce related to the recent pandemic, a Rapid Response Site to help manage the COVID-19 crisis, and the development of Work.com initiative to bring employees safely back to work. Before joining Salesforce, Aravind served as the Chief Technical Advisor at HealthAI360, an early-stage startup focused on modernizing practitioner experiences and reducing physician burnout. He advised the team on overall architecture, data acquisition strategy, and engineering best practices. Aravind holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT and is proficient in Salesforce, AWS, AI, CI/CD, ML, and DevOps. He is a senior software engineer with a deep understanding of software product development and public cloud migrations. Aravind is passionate about driving innovation and delivering results that exceed customer expectations.