Praveen Rachamalla
IT Executive | Strategy | Transformation | Operations
- Role
- Executive Director - Global IT at Tenneco
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Praveen Rachamalla
A seasoned IT executive with 25 years of global experience leading transformation and driving operational excellence across enterprise IT functions. Known for translating complex business objectives into actionable technology strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Demonstrated success in steering IT operations and digital initiatives within both publicly traded and PE-backed organizations, balancing strategic vision with executional rigor.• Strategic Collaboration: Trusted partner to C-level executives and business unit leaders, aligning enterprise objectives with long-term IT strategies and transformation roadmaps.• Technical Expertise: Deep hands-on experience across IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, and Digital Transformation—including GenAI, Microsoft 365, PCaaS, Cloud Operations, SaaS, and internet-based networks.• Operational Leadership: Directed global IT operations with 250+ staff across 300+ locations and users, managing infrastructure, datacenters, networks, ITSM, applications, and InfoSec with an annual budget of up to $40M.• Financial Stewardship: Oversaw IT financial operations and planning, managing annual operating plans (AOP) up to $215M with a focus on cost optimization and value delivery.• Vendor & Contract Management: Led IT supplier strategy, including RFP execution and contract negotiations with annual contract values up to $50M.• Continuous Improvement: Designed and implemented sustainable IT frameworks that delivered $6M in average annual OPEX savings through rightsizing, automation, and tool rationalization.• M&A Leadership: Directed IT integration and separation efforts for M&A and divestiture initiatives ranging from $100M to $5B, ensuring seamless transitions and business continuity.• Talent Development: Built and mentored high-performing, diverse global teams, fostering leadership growth and succession readiness.
Experience
Executive Director - Global IT
Nov 2021 — Present · Skokie, IL, US
Education
Osmania University
B.Sc, Computer science
1997 — 2000
St.Pauls High School
State Secondary Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration - EMBA
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Computer Science
2000 — 2003
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