Shiva Pulyala

Senior Manager at General Motors

Accomplished and innovative Senior Director – Database Engineering/Administration/Operations offering expertise in team leadership, project management, database administration, operations, cost savings, CRM (Contact Center, Leads, MDM, KM), complex analysis, problem solving, resource allocation, team recruiting and onboarding, quality assurance (QA), testing, security administration, and system design. Effectively manage the health and performance of all critical database technologies while leading associated teams. Specialize in digital transformation and the modernization of data and analytics through Hybrid Cloud Strategy, presenting 20 years of experience delivering strategic projects across various workstreams including innovation, insourcing, data center transformation, and cloud services. Manage cloud database services, engage in strategic planning and road-mapping, set the team vision, and oversee complex technical projects that align with business and organizational goals. Mentor, grow and develop teams into high-performance contributors. Identify opportunities for innovation, study new product and industry trends, and foster a culture of success. Drive strategies for operational efficiencies and processes, design modern data warehouses to support analytics and reporting, and lead testing optimization, performance tuning, and process automation efforts. Recognized as a data evangelist while identifying and working with key stakeholders, and collaborating across organizations. Lead technical discussions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and assess the current environment and operational framework to identify areas for improvement