Raghavan Iyer

Background

About Raghavan Iyer

A passionate engineer with 26 years of experience, I empower entrepreneurs to realize their visions by providing technology consulting and thought leadership. I deliver impactful results by driving complex technology transformations. I realize strategic objectives through my hands-on leadership and ‘guardian/driver’ business chemistry. I specialize in custom application development, cloud solutions, and hosting.* Technology Executive and Solution Architect with 26 years of software engineering experience with a degree in Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science.* Highly accomplished technology consultant with expertise in guiding Information Technology Directors of large multinational clients.* Results-oriented technology executive with a strong track record in building and leading architecture and cloud engineering functions, particularly within startup environments.* A proven track record of leading complex technology transformations for multinational clients in Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, and E-Trading sectors.* Drives the architecture and implementation of large-scale bespoke applications and greenfield SaaS platforms.* Specializes in designing and implementing hosting solutions in secure (PCI, PII, HIPAA-compliant) cloud and hybrid data centers.* Adept in conducting application portfolio assessments, and developing modernization and cloud migration strategies.* Spearheads innovation through GenAI adoption.* Supports sales through solution development, estimation and proposal presentations.* Supports software delivery by managing technology risks and optimizing cost of development.* Mentors engineering and architecture teams.* Full-stack proficiency includes Java, Python, React.JS, Spark, SQL/NoSQL, and cloud technologies; experienced in developing web, batch, ETL, Big Data, microservice, and agentic service applications.