Pullarao Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in cloud computing, blockchain technology, quantum computing, and the metaverse. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of Blockchain Technology, Quantum Computing & Metaverse at Axis Bank since March 2019, Pullarao has previously held significant roles including Vice President and Head of Cloud CoE at the same institution, and Assistant Vice President at Mashreq Bank. Prior to these positions, Pullarao gained expertise as a Senior Cloud Architect at MetricStream and as Solutions Architect at DMX Technologies Group Ltd and EXFO. Commencing a career as a Software Engineer at Infinite Computer Solutions, Pullarao has a solid educational background with an M.Tech in Computer Science & Technology from the University of Mysore.