PORTFOLIO MANAGER
United States
INTERNATIONAL DISTINGUISHED INNOVATION AWARD
Surendra B. Konathala is a distinguished software engineering leader, architect, and researcher with over twenty-five years of experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade technology solutions across finance, healthcare, aviation, retail, pharmaceuticals, and high-technology sectors. He currently serves as a Portfolio Manager at Capgemini in the United States, where he is a key contributor to the Adobe Center of Excellence and leads complex digital transformation programs for global clients. His work combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, enabling organizations to modernize platforms, enhance customer experience, and achieve measurable business outcomes through technology innovation. Throughout his career, Surendra B. Konathala has demonstrated excellence in full-stack and enterprise architecture, with strong specialization in Java-based systems, cloud-native platforms, and Adobe Experience Cloud technologies. As a certified Adobe Experience Manager Architect and cloud architect across Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS, he has successfully led the design and delivery of mission-critical solutions for prominent organizations including JPMorgan Chase, Southwest Airlines, Microsoft, Kroger, and major healthcare providers. He has managed distributed, cross-functional teams, overseen multimillion-dollar portfolios, and consistently delivered high-quality outcomes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. In recent years, Surendra B. Konathala has focused extensively on the practical adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence in software engineering. He leads initiatives that apply large language models and enterprise AI platforms to areas such as code generation, intelligent search, test automation, and developer productivity, particularly within highly regulated financial services environments. His work emphasizes responsible AI adoption, aligning innovation with governance, compliance, and real-world operational needs. Alongside his industry leadership, Surendra B. Konathala maintains a strong commitment to academic research and scholarly contribution. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and has completed advanced graduate studies in AI systems at Carnegie Mellon University. He has authored peer-reviewed research published in internationally recognized journals, addressing topics such as Generative AI in software architecture, intelligent system design, and AI-driven content personalization. These publications contribute to advancing knowledge at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise software engineering. Mr. Surendra B. Konathala is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and an active member of professional organizations including ACM, BCS, and AAAI. He is also a committed open-source contributor and knowledge-sharing advocate through technical publications, conference speaking, and mentorship. His sustained contributions to industry, research, and the global technology community reflect the standards of excellence recognized by the ISSN Awards.