Krishna Avva

Krishna Avva is an accomplished IT professional currently serving as the Associate Director of IT Architecture & Engineering at Gilead Sciences, responsible for establishing comprehensive IT architecture and technology strategies for Gilead Commercial IT. With a strong background in IT architecture and systems solutions, Krishna has held key positions such as Director of IT at IQVIA, where responsibilities included acting as Chief Architect for the Commercial Solutions Insights Hub, and Senior Principal IT Systems Architect at PRA Health Sciences, leading critical architectural decision-making processes. Previous experience encompasses roles at Wolters Kluwer as a Technical Architect, where significant cost savings were achieved through innovative solutions, and as a Senior Consultant at Capgemini, providing expertise for a Fortune 50 client. Krishna's career began at Infosys as a Software Systems Engineer. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, and ongoing professional development through an Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University.