Pradeep Pillai

About Pradeep Pillai

As an IT Executive with over 20 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative technology initiatives across industries like Aviation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Energy, and Telecom. My expertise lies in driving Digital Transformation and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions, both on-premise and cloud-based. I thrive at the intersection of strategic vision and hands-on execution, from SaaS/PaaS development to complex system integrations and latest AI/GenAI solutions.I’m passionate about using technology to drive process improvement, efficiency, and innovation. Whether it’s through Product Management, People Leadership, or managing global vendor relationships, I’m focused on delivering measurable results.With international experience across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, I bring a global perspective to every project I manage, ensuring that technology not only supports but propels business objectives forward. Let\'s connect and explore how technology can create value in today’s rapidly changing landscape!Key Skillsets: Digital transformation, large scale enterprise technology both on-prim and cloud solutions, Product Management, AI/GenAI, Program Management, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Application development, Systems integration, ERP Implementations, eCommerce, cloud solutions, Business Intelligence, Software Conceptualization and Application Development, Systems Integration, Infrastructure Management.People Management, Vendor Management, P&L, Executive reporting.Strong leadership, Communication and Organizational skills.Advisory Board Member at the Nashville Film Institute

Experience

1. Exec IT Director

   United Airlines

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

• University BDT College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Application Development
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Software Development
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Data Warehousing
• Information Technology
• Databases
• Customer Relations
• Outsourcing
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• System Architecture
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• IT Management
• Software Project Management
• Technology Integration
• Change Management
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Consultancy
• Edi
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Vendor Management
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Management
• IT Governance
• Process Improvement