Padma Chukka

About Padma Chukka

As a trusted partner to C-Suites and Boards, I lead at the intersection of technology, strategy, and revenue. My career has been defined by owning P&L, seamlessly integrating multiple acquisitions, and delivering value in two distinct worlds: the disciplined, at-scale enterprise of IBM, and the agile, high-stakes environment of a PE-backed innovator like Arrive.My leadership philosophy is built on three core pillars: Architecting World-Class Client Solutions: I\'m passionate about building platforms that solve complex industry challenges. A key highlight was building IBM’s Financial Services Cloud Ecosystem from scratch—an achievement backed by a multi-billion dollar business case that fundamentally changed how major financial institutions consumed cloud technology and was ultimately featured in Forbes. Building Powerful Partner Ecosystems: I believe that growth is amplified through partnership. I have a proven playbook for building and scaling global ecosystems, having scaled one program to over a thousand partners and driving more than a billion dollars in associated deal value. Today, I\'m focused on creating the next generation of alliances with industry leaders like Google, AWS, Apple, and Visa. Leading Authentic Digital Innovation: I don\'t just talk about transformation; I build it. I have led the hands-on development of enterprise-scale GenAI platforms—work that led to an invitation to present as a keynote speaker at the Google Cloud Summit. I’ve built international innovation hubs that delivered eight-figure annual savings and architected the global CRM and Data Excellence programs that serve as the foundation for future growth.My specialty is turning ambitious ideas into market-defining outcomes. Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Strategic Technology Partnerships

   Arrive

   Mar 2025 — Present

   In my current role, my mission is to architect Arrive\'s next-generation growth engine. I lead the development of our global ecosystem, orchestrating complex, multi-faceted alliances with our most strategic partners across technology (Google, Apple, AWS, Salesforce), FinTech (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), and mobility (Uber, Lyft). My focus is on co-developing innovative solutions, driving deep technical and commercial integration, and unlocking new markets.

Education

• NYU Stern School of Business

  MBA, Finance, Leadership & Global Business

• Stanford University

  Advanced Project Management Certification, Project Management

• Marist University

  MS, Software Design and Development

Skills

• Internal & External Customer/Contract Relationship and Management
• Software Project Management
• Negotiations
• Strategy
• Crm
• Outsourcing
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Project Delivery
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Inter-Personal
• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Consulting
• Pmo
• Governance
• Pmp
• Business Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Sdlc
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pre-Sales
• Business Process Design
• Business Intelligence
• Business Transformation
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Professional Services
• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Large Complex Cross Functional Program/Project Management
• IT Service Management
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management