Naveen Prapulla Saddala
Building AI-Driven Platforms & Large-Scale Distributed Systems | ISB Exec Leadership | BITS Pilani
- Role
- Engineering at Wayfair
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Naveen Prapulla Saddala
I’m a strategic Senior Engineering Leader with 17+ years of experience driving large-scale technology transformation and AI innovation at global enterprises like Wayfair and Walmart. With a strong foundation from BITS Pilani and executive AI leadership training from ISB, I specialize in scaling complex supply chain, inventory, fulfillment, and platform ecosystems through cutting-edge GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and Model Context Protocols (MCP).At Wayfair, I lead high-impact engineering teams (engineers and managers) delivering next-generation Inventory Management, Network Inventory Tracking, and Omnichannel Platforms — modernizing core systems, embedding AI-first capabilities across the SDLC, and driving measurable business results. I’m passionate about turning ideas into enterprise-scale products: from building AI-powered assistants that reduce manual work, to shaping omnichannel architecture and unlocking multi-million-dollar efficiencies.Previously at Walmart, I led multiple distributed teams modernizing Finance systems for stores, across North America & Latin America, processing millions of daily transactions and massive data flows at global scale. I defined cloud-native strategies to migrate legacy mainframe workloads to resilient microservices, and boosted system scalability. I also transformed a Hackathon idea into a full-fledged API Lifecycle Management product by building and leading a team outside regular work — this product now drives Walmart’s DevX Platform API strategy. I drove Disaster Recovery test simulations with 100+ stakeholders across business, engineering, and product, closed all critical gaps, and led SOX compliance across seven product teams to maintain 100% audit readiness.Earlier at Amadeus, I built and led geographically teams delivering high-availability ITSM platforms and robust REST APIs for global airline partners. I architected microservices and real-time middleware integrations, enabling 2-way ticket synchronization that reduced manual effort significantly. I championed DevOps transformation, implementing containerized CI/CD pipelines that cut build and deploy times by 85% and moved release cycles from monthly to weekly. I also led critical GDPR and ISO27001 compliance programs, ensuring zero major audit findings and raising security standards across teams.Across roles, I thrive on turning ideas into large-scale impact, acting as a trusted SME and strategic partner, and inspiring high-performance cultures. I believe the future of engineering is AI-first, people-centered, and platform-driven.
Experience
Engineering
Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Indian School of Business
Artificial Intelligence
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2004 — 2008
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