Vijayraj Mahida

About Vijayraj Mahida

I lead the design of data and system architectures for the infrastructure supporting global AI systems. My focus is on building high-performance, production-level DevOps systems that bridge the gap between complex machine telemetry and real-time business outcomes.At Caterpillar, I architected global-scale systems that integrated behavioral insights with machine data, earning multiple company-wide innovation awards for scaling solutions across diverse business units. Whether shipping production code in the cloud or designing resilient data pipelines, my goal is to build systems that handle the complexity of the modern industrial world.Currently, through the McCombs MBA, I am merging this technical foundation with strategic leadership. I’ve served as a Technical Product Consultant and worked on go-to-market strategies for emerging technologies, ensuring that innovation is always paired with market viability.Let\'s build something at the intersection of data, infrastructure, and human-centric design.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Architect and implement high-scale, resilient systems supporting global operations- Lead initiatives in AI, hyper-scaling, system design, and streaming, driving innovation and efficiency- Collaborate across business units to deliver robust, enterprise-grade solutions- Mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence and leadership growth.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering

  2014 — 2018

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Leadership
• Public Speaking