Pratibha Pillalamarri

About Pratibha Pillalamarri

I lead Digital Solutions in Process Optimization and Operational Intelligence, enabling better performance, efficiency, and energy management across industrial operations. With a foundation in Chemical Engineering and Technology Management, I bring a blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and commercial leadership to help industrial operators improve performance and unlock measurable results.In my current role, I lead the digital solutions strategy for the Americas and work closely with regional teams and customers to advance data‑driven decision intelligence, enhance operational performance and accelerate digital adoption. My work focuses on creating clarity in complex environments, helping customers identify optimization opportunities, improve energy and process efficiency, strengthen safety performance and achieve deeper operational insight through modern digital capabilities.My career has consistently evolved at the intersection of technology, engineering and business impact. At Aspen Technology, I shaped market direction and delivered double‑digit revenue growth for advanced analytics and performance‑enhancing technologies. Earlier in my career at Cobb Fendley, I led business development efforts that resulted in multimillion‑dollar wins and introduced digital tools that modernized permitting and infrastructure deployment. At Fluor, I strengthened my engineering and project management experience by delivering measurable CAPEX savings through process optimization and energy studies for large industrial clients.Before that, roles with IFP, UHDE and Reliance helped me develop a strong technical foundation in process modeling, techno‑economic analysis, sustainability and refinery improvement initiatives. These experiences continue to inform the way I approach digital transformation today.Across every chapter of my career, my focus has been consistent: helping industrial organizations operate smarter, safer and more efficiently by combining engineering expertise with technology, data and a practical understanding of customer challenges. I am passionate about scaling digital adoption, collaborating with customers and shaping strategies that define the future of industrial operations.You can reach me at p••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Technical Sales Leader, Americas

   ABB

   May 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• University of Madras

  B.Tech, Chemical Engineering

  2000 — 2004

• University of Houston

  Master’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2011 — 2012

• Hamburg University of Technology

  M.Sc, Process Engineering

  2007 — 2009

• NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology Management

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Pro Ii
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Process Simulation
• Aspen Plus
• Factory
• Htri Software
• Heat Exchangers
• Client Focus
• Aspen Hysys
• Chemical Engineering
• Petrochemical
• Simulations
• Process Engineering
• Multiphase Flow
• Refinery
• Petroleum