Raghavendra Iyer

Background

About Raghavendra Iyer

Raghavendra is an accomplished technology leader with over 8 years of management experience and more than 17 years in software engineering across diverse domains. He possesses deep expertise in leadership, healthcare, fintech, FHIR, identity, and platform infrastructure. Currently, he serves as the Head of Engineering at a startup focused on AI and healthcare, aiming to reduce administrative burden. In this role, he spearheaded the development of the first FHIR-based product, scaled a geographically distributed team, and instilled a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Previously, Raghavendra architected and developed solutions for a cloud-based HIE product, driving significant improvements in interoperability and data exchange efficiency. In earlier roles, he led cross-functional teams that drove USD 40 million in savings, deployed ML and NLP solutions, and built observability and monitoring platforms. Raghavendra has a proven track record of leading teams to success and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. He excels in building comprehensive technical roadmaps that align engineering efforts with business objectives. His strategic vision and technical acumen have been pivotal in launching groundbreaking products and driving company growth. A passionate mentor and coach, Raghavendra is dedicated to nurturing talent and building high-performing teams. He excels at fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.