Praveen Chinthala

Praveen Chinthala has extensive work experience in the field of data integration and AI. Praveen is currently the Practice Director for Data & AI at nFolks Data Solutions. Prior to this, Praveen held various roles at IBM, including Senior Data Integration Architect, Functional Manager, and Senior Technical Trainer. During their time at IBM, they conducted training programs and workshops on IBM InfoSphere products and managed the IBM Business Partner Enablement program. Praveen has also worked as a Senior Data Integration Lead at Ford Motor Company and Northwell Health, and as a Data Integration Lead at TIAA and BB&T. Praveen played a key role in executing the vision and direction of data strategy, upgrading enterprise-wide applications, and managing global teams. Praveen has also worked as a Data Integration Specialist at TIAA-CREF, a Senior Information Server Specialist at Cardinal Health, an Information Server Specialist at Citi, and an Information Server Specialist at Shell. Overall, Praveen Chinthala has a strong background in data integration, project management, and team leadership.

Praveen Chinthala has a strong educational background in the field of Computer Science. Praveen obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from Osmania University, which they completed between 1997 and 2000. Following this, they pursued further specialization and completed a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2000 and 2003.

In addition to their formal education, Praveen Chinthala has also obtained various certifications, particularly from IBM. Praveen holds certifications such as "Customer 360 Sales Foundation," "Customer 360 Technical Sales Intermediate," "Data Governance and Privacy Sales Foundation," "Data Governance and Privacy Technical Sales Intermediate," "Data Refinery Essentials," "Multicloud Data Integration Sales Foundation," "Multicloud Data Integration Technical Sales Intermediate," and "Watson Query Sales Foundation." These certifications were obtained in March 2023.

Furthermore, Praveen Chinthala has completed several certification programs related to IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Praveen holds certifications in "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Access and Transformation," "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Engineer," "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Governance," "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Science," "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Scientist," "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Data Steward," and "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.5.x Essentials." These certifications were completed in April 2022.

Other certifications achieved by Praveen Chinthala include "IBM DataStage V11.5.x Job Architect," obtained in May 2020, and "IBM Cloud Pak for Data V2.5.x Data Scientist," completed in April 2020. Praveen also holds the "IBM Certified Database Associate -- DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Family" certification, although the details of the institution, month, and year of completion are not provided.