Vinod Penjarla

About Vinod Penjarla

Accomplished Senior Finance Technology Leader with 20+ years of experience driving global digital transformation across Finance organizations. Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale ERP modernization, AI/ML-powered finance solutions, and intelligent automation programs that streamline operations, strengthen compliance, and enable data-driven decision-making. Recognized for leading complex, high-impact initiatives at companies like Amazon, Expedia, Cisco, and Brocade, with deep expertise in Oracle Financials (EBS R12/11i), Oracle EPM, data analytics, Alteryx, AWS, and Python. Delivered 800+ automation solutions, saving manual hours annually, and optimizing global finance operations across 40+ countries. Trusted advisor to senior executives with a strong ability to align Finance Technology with business growth, regulatory demands, and operational excellence. Known for building and scaling high-performing global teams and fostering a culture of continuous innovation, accountability, and measurable impact.

Experience

1. Leader Finance Transformation & Ai Strategy

   Zscaler

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   As a Finance Transformation leader, I drive AI-enabled finance modernization by designing and executing multi-year transformation roadmaps. I partner with global process owners across Source-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and Order-to-Cash functions to identify high-impact automation and AI/ML opportunities that enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall business performance. I lead cross-functional collaboration with IT, Data, Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable finance solutions. My focus is on driving change management, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes through innovation, process optimization, and intelligent finance operations.

Education

• Osmania University

  Master of Computer Applications, Computer Science

  2001 — 2004

• University of the People

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2020

• School name:

  Masters in Computer Applications, Computer Science and Information Technology

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Procure-to-Pay
• Xml Publisher
• Order Management
• Data Warehousing
• Oracle R12.1.3
• Software Project Management
• Performance Tuning
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Testing
• Soa
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Oracle Reports
• Software Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Business Intelligence
• Pre-Sales
• Unix
• Oracle Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Obiee
• Oracle Financials
• Shell Scripting
• Sdlc
• Oracle Discoverer
• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Order to Cash
• Pl/Sql
• Data Migration
• Techno Functional Consultant
• Oracle HR
• Erp
• Requirements Gathering
• Bi Publisher