Chandra Tej Pasupuleti

About Chandra Tej Pasupuleti

I’m Chandra Tej, a Digital Platforms & Automation Leader with 14 years of techno-functional experience driving enterprise-scale transformation through GenAI, agentic AI, and hyperautomation.I work at the intersection of business strategy, platform ownership, and AI-led automation, helping organizations modernize operations, improve productivity, and unlock measurable value through scalable, governed digital ecosystems.My core strength lies in building and operating enterprise automation and AI platforms that are:• Business-aligned (clear ROI and outcomes)• Secure and compliant (strong governance and guardrails)• Scalable and cost-efficient (platform-led, not tool-driven)Currently, I lead and own initiatives across:• GenAI and Agentic AI: Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, decision-centric workflows• Enterprise Automation Platforms: UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform• Automation at Scale: CI/CD for RPA, orchestration, AIOps, reliability engineering• Process and Document Intelligence: GPT-augmented pipelines, ML-driven classificationBusiness Impact:• Delivered $500K+ in cumulative savings through platform optimization and automation-first strategies• Replaced legacy OCR tooling with an in-house GenAI/NLP platform, achieving ~60% license cost reduction• Modernized 500+ automation assets through CI/CD and cloud-ready frameworks• Improved bot and infrastructure efficiency by ~70% through proactive monitoring and telemetry• Led vendor and platform rationalization initiatives enabling six-figure YoY cost optimizationLeadership and Platform Ownership:• Own enterprise automation and AI platforms including roadmap, governance, adoption, and maturity• Partner closely with senior business stakeholders to translate strategy into outcomes• Orchestrate delivery across global teams, vendors, and operations• Lead teams through complex transitions, modernizing legacy ecosystems into resilient platformsBeyond corporate roles, I’ve founded early-stage ventures across digital media, F&B, and apparel, strengthening my perspective on business viability, customer empathy, and execution under uncertainty.What I’m exploring:I’m open to high-impact leadership roles where I can drive GenAI and automation strategy at enterprise scale, own and evolve digital platforms, deliver measurable business value, and lead transformation with a platform and product mindset.

Experience

1. Ai & Automation Leader

   PepsiCo

   Sep 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Driving intelligent automation and GenAI strategy, delivery, and operational excellence across enterprise systems. Currently leading cross-functional teams in support and transition of large-scale automation products (RPA, Power Platform & GenAI), while shaping a stable and scalable ecosystem. Adept at stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, and team development.Key Contributions:* Leading a team of developers and support engineers for 24x7 sustainment of automation products across business units.* Spearheading strategic transition of 20+ automation products from vendor-led to in-house ownership with zero disruption.* Designed and implemented robust Ways of Working (WoW), streamlining delivery governance and stakeholder communication.* Delivered early prototypes and PoCs in GenAI to enhance internal automation, knowledge discovery, and business productivity.* Enabled infra and license cost optimization, improving resource visibility and ROI tracking.* Championed team growth and leadership development, fostering accountability, learning, and collaboration.* Collaborated cross-functionally with product, infra, and business teams to enhance adoption, experience, and sustainability.* Achievements: I successfully reduced manual review efforts by 60% through the implementation of an AI-powered summarization tool. Additionally, I enhanced the accuracy of semi-structured document extraction by 30% and reduced licensing costs by 24% through strategic technology integration. My leadership in developing DUaaS (PepDocuLingo) achieved approximately 95% accuracy in document classification, showcasing my ability to drive impactful results.

Education

• Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions

  XII class, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

  2005 — 2007

• Sri Harsha Vardhana Public School, Rajahmundry

  SSC, Mathematics

  2004 — 2005

• CRR, Eluru

  BE/BTech, Computer Science

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Css
• Oracle
• Blogging
• Jsp
• Mvvm
• Strategic Planning
• C++
• Writing
• Linux
• Mvc Architecture
• Team Building
• Microsoft Sql Server
• C#
• Mysql
• Powerpoint
• Wpf Development
• Organizing
• Risk Management
• Xml
• Team Leadership
• Java
• C
• Php
• System Administration
• Public Relations
• Web Design
• Wcf Services
• Administration
• Photoshop
• Html
• Leadership Development
• Servlets