Sam Chappidi

About Sam Chappidi

I am passionate about leading innovation at the intersection of technology, strategy, and stewardship. My core principle — “Lead innovation by stewarding resources with excellence to create lasting impact” — drives how I build solutions, mentor teams, and deliver results.With expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, microservices, and scalable systems, I focus on aligning business goals with transformative technology strategies. I believe in ethical leadership, operational excellence, and designing systems that create enduring value for organizations and people with a purpose. Core Principles Leadership with Integrity – Transparent, ethical decision-making. Innovative Excellence – Quality-driven creativity and innovation. Purposeful Stewardship – Strategic resource management. Lasting Impact – Sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results. Experience & Expertise- Visionary Technology Leadership- AI/ML Platform Development- Faith-Driven Innovation- Global Team Leadership- Transformative Solution Design- Mission-Focused StrategyThought LeadershipSpeaker and advocate for- Faith-Driven Technology Innovation- Ethical AI Development- Purpose-Centered Leadership- Technology for Eternal Impact

Experience

1. Architect

   Progressive Insurance

   Jan 2026 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   Architect | Level20 — Progressive\'s IncubatorDriving new business innovation from ideation to growth within Level20, Progressive\'s internal incubator for strategic new business launch.• Lead end-to-end architecture for new business concepts from ideation through launch and scale• Define AI and technology strategies that unlock new market opportunities• Partner with cross-functional leaders to transform bold ideas into growth-ready businesses• Accelerate time-to-market through structured POC development and rapid iteration• Bridge strategic vision with technical execution across incubation initiatives

Education

• Sri Krishnadevaraya University

  B.Tech, Eletronics and Communication Engineering

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Css
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• C
• Agile Methodologies
• Ssis
• Sql
• Linux
• Asp.net
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• T-Sql
• Ssrs
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Linq
• Javascript
• Uml
• Ios Development
• Tfs
• Enterprise Architecture
• Node.js
• Android Sdk
• Mysql
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Mongodb
• Html
• Software Project Management
• Asp.net Mvc
• Team Leadership
• Mvc
• Visual Studio
• Xml
• Database Design
• Visual Basic
• Ajax
• Android Development
• Business Intelligence
• Pl/Sql
• Software Development