Bhuvan Padakanti

Bhuvan Padakanti is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and engineering operations. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Engineering Operations at Albertsons Companies, Bhuvan has driven significant initiatives such as supporting the Albertsons-Kroger merger and migrating to a Unified Data Platform. Previous roles at Albertsons include Director and Senior Manager, where Bhuvan led large engineering teams, improved operational efficiency, and implemented cost-saving strategies. Prior experience includes content management roles at Safeway, Kaiser Permanente IT, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, and Tata Consultancy Services. Bhuvan holds an M.Tech from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and a B.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.