Venu Katragadda

Venu Katragadda is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in big data and artificial intelligence projects. Currently serving as a Senior Architect at Mastercard since October 2025, Venu focuses on implementing various Databricks, PySpark, and Generative AI data migration projects. Prior to Mastercard, Venu held Technical Lead positions at CirrusLabs and Signin Soft Pvt Ltd, leading initiatives related to big data, Snowflake, and Azure. Venu's background includes a role as Big Data Lead at L&T Infotech Limited, where significant contributions were made to big data projects and AI proof-of-concepts. Venu's earlier experience encompasses software engineering at Capgemini and development work in Spark at Manthan and Brillio. Venu began a career in online marketing with Materials Software System Inc as an SEO analyst, later transitioning to PHP and digital marketing while enhancing AWS skills. Venu holds a Master of Computer Applications from the University of Madras and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University.