Sri Gade

About Sri Gade

I partner with CEOs and executive leadership to transform technology from a business function into a competitive advantage.As an IT strategic leader, I don\'t just implement systems—I architect business outcomes. My focus is ensuring enterprise applications, data architecture, and automation platforms scale in lockstep with corporate strategy. Whether modernizing legacy ERP ecosystems to cloud-native architectures or embedding AI-driven automation across Finance, Supply Chain, and HR, I bridge the gap between visionary goals and executable reality.What I deliver:Enterprise Transformation: Led large-scale initiatives migrating monolithic legacy systems to cloud-based ERP ecosystems, delivering process improvements across global functions—Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, CRM, and EDP.Business Impact: Align technology investments with P&L accountability, driving measurable operational efficiency and revenue growth.Innovation at Scale: Built AI and automation platforms that transform how global teams work—reducing friction, increasing transparency, and enabling data-driven decisions.M&A Integration: Navigated complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring seamless technology integration while maintaining business continuity and SOX compliance.Team Leadership: Built and led high-performing onshore and offshore teams, fostering cultures where transparency, risk-taking, and presence drive results.My philosophy: Technology succeeds when those who build it and those who use it communicate with absolute clarity. I create environments where teams are empowered to take risks, solve creatively, and deliver solutions that convert company vision into operational reality.Exploring CIO/CTO opportunities where I can partner with executive leadership to turn technology into a growth engine. Let\'s connect: s•••••••@email.com

Experience

1. Director, Applications

   K. Hovnanian® Homes

   Mar 2022 — Present

   My role is at the intersection of home building, finance, Land and technology — translating complex business challenges into sustainable digital solutions that enhance efficiency, visibility, and profitability across the enterprise.As a strategic technology leader in the home-building industry, I’ve led initiatives that modernized how we plan, build, and manage communities — from ERP modernization and field mobility to automation, analytics, and vendor management systems. My focus has always been on enabling business outcomes: faster build cycles, smarter cost management, and improved collaboration between construction operations, shared services, and division teams.Currently leading technology initiatives at K. Hovnanian® Homes, I’ve partnered closely with division presidents, controllers, and corporate functions to:Launch digital platforms that streamline vendor setup and expense managementDrive automation across financial planning and reportingIntegrate data and analytics to support real-time decision-making for leadershipStrengthen cross-functional collaboration between business and ITI’m passionate about bridging operational knowledge with technology innovation — ensuring that systems not only work but also work for people. My leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams, simplifying processes, and building strong stakeholder alignment to achieve meaningful, measurable results.As the home-building industry evolves toward greater digital maturity, my goal is to continue leading transformation that connects land development, construction, finance, and customer experience into one cohesive digital ecosystem.

Education

• MIT Sloan Executive Education

  MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy online program

  2021

• New York Institute of Technology

  M.S.,, Computer Engineering

• Pace University

  Project Management Certification, Project Management

• The Wharton School

  FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations, Fintech

  2020

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  B.Tech.,, Electrical & Electronics Engineering