Hridhya Rathish

Background

About Hridhya Rathish

Experienced technology professional with over 14 years in the retail domain, currently driving automation strategy and execution within Nike’s Technical Operations team in Hilversum, Netherlands. I lead automation initiatives across cross-functional teams—bringing people together, identifying opportunities, gathering requirements, and guiding solution design and implementation to improve business processes and operations. My background includes strong production support experience in J2EE environments and Java applications, with hands-on work across frameworks.I’ve also worked extensively in build and release management, overseeing the full deployment lifecycle—from development to release—while managing incidents, changes, and stakeholder communication. I focus on automating repeatable tasks and driving efficiency through practical solutions. Recently, I’ve started learning the fundamentals of AI through internal and external courses, exploring how it can enhance operational efficiency and intelligent automation. I’m excited about applying these insights to real-world challenges and continuing to grow into roles that allow me to lead teams, shape strategy, and drive innovation. I also lead critical peak moments and readiness initiatives, including tool migrations and automation rollouts, ensuring smooth execution and cross-team alignment during high-impact periods.