Sri Swarnapuri

About Sri Swarnapuri

With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, I have consistently driven innovation and fostered team development across diverse sectors, including data science, cloud services, and IoT. My tenure at ServiceNow and other leading organizations has been marked by a commitment to building high-performing teams and delivering scalable, impactful solutions.Throughout my career, I have prioritized cultivating a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. By mentoring emerging leaders and promoting cross-functional synergy, I have enabled teams to exceed performance benchmarks and adapt to evolving technological landscapes.Key leadership achievements include:Spearheading initiatives that led to a 30% increase in team productivity through strategic process enhancements.Implementing mentorship programs that resulted in a 25% improvement in employee retention and satisfaction.Leading cross-departmental projects that streamlined operations and reduced time-to-market by 20%.My leadership philosophy centers on empowering individuals, fostering innovation, and aligning technological strategies with overarching business goals. I am passionate about guiding teams through transformative projects that not only achieve organizational objectives but also contribute to personal and professional growth.I am eager to connect with fellow professionals who are committed to leveraging technology for meaningful impact and cultivating environments where teams thrive.

Experience

1. Vice President of Software Engineering

   Blink Charging

   Apr 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   As VP of Software Engineering at Blink Charging, I lead global engineering efforts to deliver scalable, reliable, and intelligent software solutions that power one of the fastest-growing EV charging networks in North America and Europe. My role centers on building high-performing teams, aligning software delivery with business strategy, and driving innovation across our EV platform ecosystem.Key Achievements:Scaled the engineering organization by 3x, hiring and developing cross-functional teams across the U.S, Europe, and India while maintaining high productivity and low attrition.Improved system reliability by 35% by leading a full re-architecture of core charging platform services, resulting in reduced downtime and improved customer experience.Reduced software release cycles by 40% through the implementation of Agile and CI/CD best practices, enabling faster time-to-market for critical features.Introduced metrics-driven engineering culture, aligning OKRs across engineering, product, and QA to ensure delivery accountability and cross-functional focus.Launched fleet and mobile-first features tailored for commercial and municipal clients, expanding Blink’s product offerings and customer base.Partnered with Product and Hardware teams to integrate real-time monitoring, analytics, and predictive maintenance capabilities into Blink’s network management suite.Leadership Impact:Built a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and growth; mentored engineering leaders and helped develop a bench of future Directors and Sr. Managers.Drove strategic alignment between technology roadmap and company growth targets, supporting public market expansion and international scaling.Established cross-functional pods to reduce siloed development and accelerate end-to-end delivery across software, firmware, and hardware.

Education

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Software Project Management
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Strategy
• Software Development
• Enterprise Software
• Consulting
• Saas
• Agile Methodologies
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Integration
• Linux
• Unix
• Data Center