Phani Ammi Raju Pothula
Director of Software Engineering @Honeywell Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Software Engineering @Honeywell Technologies
Hyderabad, IN
Global engineering leader driving enterprise-wide digital transformation and scaling SaaS, AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity platforms across Honeywell Aerospace Services and Connectivity.Transformed legacy digital businesses into cloud-native SaaS platforms, establishing global architectural standards → delivered $150M+ revenue impact and accelerated recurring revenue growth.Scaled a world-class engineering organization to 100+ engineers across US, India & Europe, implementing follow-the-sun execution → increased delivery velocity by 30% and improved release predictability.Operationalized AI-driven productivity & quality improvements and Zero-Trust Cybersecurity frameworks, reducing critical defects by 30%, engineering productivity by 10% and strengthening enterprise resilience.Influenced portfolio and P&L strategy by partnering with product and business leaders to align modernization roadmaps with profitability and customer outcomes.Drove innovation pipelines by leading Honeywell Aerospace Startup Cohort 2.0 ( 60+ startups) and academic partnerships (ISB, IIT Hyderabad). Accelerated adoption of emerging technologies across engineering through 3 startups at demo day.Championed global inclusion culture as APAC Chair for All Abilities Network. Recognized with Honeywell Inclusive Leadership Award for embedding accessibility and inclusive engineering practices.
EDUCATION
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV
10th Class
DR. K.K.R. GOWTHAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
12th Class
The Wharton School
PGPMAX- International Immersion , Competitive Marketing Strategy & Corporate Development : Mergers and Acquisitions
Indian School of Business
PGPMAX , Business Administration and Management, General
Andhra University
BE, ECE
London Business School
PGPMAX-International Immersion, Global Strategy and Organisation ,Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ABOUT PHANI AMMI RAJU POTHULA
Global engineering leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across aerospace and software domains at Fortune 100 scale. My philosophy blends operational excellence, entrepreneurial agility, and a passion for building high-performance teams—delivering more than $150M in business impact through SaaS, AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity innovations.What drives me:Global Leadership: Built and scaled world-class engineering teams of 100+ across US, India, and Europe, implementing “follow-the-sun” delivery models for rapid innovation and seamless cross-cultural collaboration.Strategic Transformation: Guided legacy aerospace businesses to modern, cloud-based SaaS platforms, accelerating market growth and recurring revenue.Scale & Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion as catalysts for innovation—recognized with Honeywell’s Inclusive Leadership Award. I lead APAC All Abilities Employee Network, enabling broad-based inclusive practices across global organizations.Enterprise Innovation: Holder of 5+ patents, driving impactful, practical advances in AI and cybersecurity—honored with CEO/Chairman awards.Ecosystem Leadership: Lead Honeywell Aerospace Startup Cohorts and academic partnerships (ISB, IIT Hyderabad), creating sustainable innovation pipelines.P&L Partnership: Trusted partner to product and business teams, delivering on technology strategy, growth, and organizational transformation. Experienced in working in Partnership and Alliances model.I am passionate about solving complex business challenges through technology, cultivating world-class engineering talent, and building agile global teams that shape the future of software.
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