Venkatapathi (P.V.) Puvvada

Biography

Venkatapathi (PV) Puvvada is vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) for Unisys Federal Systems.  In this role, PV and his executive team are responsible for Unisys strategy, new solution offerings, research and development, strategic program execution and technology alliance partnerships.  He is also the senior executive responsible for Unisys transformation consulting services and leads its global service delivery teams for various client programs.  In addition, PV is a lead partner for the Unisys Global Technology Executive Council, which develops and implements global technology strategy and best practices.

PV has more than 20 years experience in several businesses and IT disciplines and is a recognized thought leader in business transformation, e-government, enterprise security, performance measurement, technology innovation, solution development methodologies and enterprise architecture. He and his team work with all major agencies in the development of strategy and the execution of mission programs. During his career, PV has served in various leadership roles starting from technical management and progressing to senior management ranks.

PV has been actively involved with various organizations including IAC, Object Management Group (OMG), ITAA, National Association of State CIOs, AFCEA, NDIA and IIT Alumni association. PV currently serves on several non profit boards including TIE-DC (The Indus Entrepreneurs), Penn State University, National Defense University and The President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee’s (NSTAC) Industry Executive Subcommittee.  PV is an author and frequently speaks at various conferences and forums.

Areas of Expertise

• Enterprise architecture and e-government

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Andhra University.
• Master’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology