Sudha Desai

Sudha Desai has extensive experience in technology leadership, currently serving as Chief Architect Officer at Conn's HomePlus since November 2014. In this role, Sudha has developed IT strategy and architecture for M&A projects, achieved over $2 million in operational cost reductions through technology rationalization, and automated backend processes using RPA. Previously held positions include Interim Chief Technology Officer and VP of Enterprise Architecture at Conn's, where Sudha implemented IT resource plans and service-oriented architecture. Prior to Conn's, Sudha worked at Sysco for nearly two decades, culminating as Sr. Director of Applications Development and Enterprise Architecture, leading major eCommerce integration and managing significant merger budgets. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal.