Sumanth Yamala

Sumanth Yamala is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data and AI architecture, currently serving as Managing Director and Lead Data COE & Architecture at Accenture Federal Services since September 2021. Sumanth has led the architecture and implementation of innovative generative AI solutions like Accenture Switchboard, driving transformations in retail, healthcare, and financial services. Additionally, Sumanth contributes to community initiatives as a Board Member at CAPE builds, advocating for improved playground access in underserved areas. Prior experience includes senior roles at SAS, where Sumanth managed analytic backend systems for major hotel and retail chains, and early career work in software engineering and research at multiple startups and the University of Houston, where foundational skills in big data and performance optimization were developed. Sumanth holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Houston and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical & ElectroChemical Engineering from the Central ElectroChemical Research Institute.