Praveen Borra
Practice Architect II
Teksystems Global Services LLC
I am a seasoned cloud architect and data science practitioner with a strong track record in building scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. With over 15 years of experience at leading organizations and a PhD in progress in Computer Science, I specialize in cloud-native architecture, AI-driven analytics, and platform optimization. As an IEEE Senior Member, BCS Fellow and recipient of the Dr. C. V. Raman Award, I bring both technical depth and leadership to every initiative. My passion for innovation extends into research and education—through academic publications, conference talks, and my YouTube channel, Cloud Learning Path. I approach judging with a critical yet collaborative mindset, focused on identifying impactful, forward-thinking solutions.
I’m a cloud architect and data science leader with over a decade of experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across industries. I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, where my research focuses on cloud optimization and AI-driven insights.
Throughout my career at companies like Verizon, JPMorgan Chase, and T-Mobile, I’ve led large-scale cloud migrations and developed advanced analytics platforms using Azure, AWS, Teradata, and SAS. I hold multiple industry certifications, and I'm proud to be an BCS Fellow, IEEE Senior Member and recipient of the Dr. C. V. Raman Award.
Beyond work, I’m passionate about sharing knowledge—I publish research, speak at conferences, and run a YouTube channel, Cloud Learning Path, to help others grow in this ever-evolving field.
As a QA Imagine Judge, I bring a deep appreciation for innovation, a sharp problem-solving mindset, and a drive to support the next generation of tech visionaries.
