Durga Prasad Vanamala

About Durga Prasad Vanamala

Seasoned IT executive with 27+ years of experience leading enterprise technology transformations, specializing in Oracle ERP implementations, upgrades, and extensions. I bring deep technical and strategic insight into the full ERP lifecycle—from selection and design through implementation, integration, and stabilization.Currently serving as Chief Architect of Corporate Systems at Metlife. I’ve led large-scale Oracle Cloud ERP programs and implemented bolt-on solutions such as Supplier Portals and Customer Bill Management. My patent-pending PTO tracking solution—built on Oracle PaaS—demonstrates my innovation in extending ERP functionality while maintaining system integrity and user experience.An Enterprise Architect by training, I’ve worked closely with CIOs, CFOs, CHROs, and Controllers to craft scalable, compliant, and business-aligned technology roadmaps. I’ve also stabilized Workday for 60K+ employees and transitioned major transformation programs from SIs to in-house ownership. I’ve built global teams, established PMO and steering governance, and partnered with Oracle product teams through advisory boards and speaking engagements.Key areas of expertise: Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, PeopleSoft (On-Prem & Cloud) SI partner selection, onboarding, and transition to internal ownership Enterprise Architecture, Integration Patterns, and PaaS development IT Budgeting & Portfolio Management ($50M+) Global Capability Center setup (India, 50+ hires) Technology governance, compliance, and risk mitigation Strategic partnerships with Oracle, Salesforce, BlackLine, Kyriba, Avalara, Lucernex

Experience

1. AVP Chief Architect Corporate Systems

   MetLife

   Sep 2025 — Present · Cary, NC, US

Education

• Tennessee State University

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 1998

• Osmania University

  B.E, Mechanical Engineering

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Systems Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Obiee
• Software Development
• Java
• Bi Publisher
• Erp
• Integration
• Xml
• Informatica
• Oracle Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Etl
• Enterprise Architecture
• Testing
• Pl/Sql
• Data Warehousing
• Business Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Business Intelligence
• Consulting
• Oracle Financials
• Sql
• Linux
• Order Management
• Oracle HR
• Management