Amala Duggirala

Amala Duggirala

Enterprise Digital, Data and Technology, Public company Board Director, Advisor, C-suite executive

Kelly

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

As the EVP and CIO at USAA, I lead the enterprise technology strategy and delivery for one of the largest and most trusted financial services providers in the US. With over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, payments, and banking industries, I have successfully driven large-scale IT transformation initiatives that align with the business goals and create value for the customers and stakeholders.My core competencies include cloud, mobile, and SaaS solutions, agile project management, software project management, process improvement, and technical innovation. I am passionate about using technology as a business differentiator and a catalyst for change. I have been recognized as one of the top 50 CIOs by Forbes in 2021, and as one of the most influential women in payments and in the state of Alabama in previous years. I also serve on the board of directors of Kelly, a global leader in workforce solutions, and advise several startups and nonprofits on technology and digital transformation.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2026–Present· 8 mos
    • Chief Digital and Technology OfficerCurrent
      2026–Present
  • KellyCurrent
    2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      2022–Present
  • 2022–2026· 4 yrs
    • EVP, CIO, Enterprise Digital, Data and Technology
      2022–2026
  • Apr 2017–2022· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Enterprise Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Senior Executive Vice President
      Jun 2019–2022
    • Enterprise CIO/CTO, Executive Vice President
      Apr 2017–Jun 2019
  • Oct 2016–Apr 2017· 6 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Oct 2016–Apr 2017
  • Nov 2009–Oct 2016· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Head of Technology and Implementation Services
      Nov 2009–Oct 2016
  • 2007–Nov 2009· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Director, Programme
      2007–Nov 2009
  • 1999–2007· 8 yrs
    • Director Technical Engg
      1999–2007
  • 1997–1999· 2 yrs
    • Senior Consultant, Software
      1997–1999

Education

Advanced Project Management

Stanford Center for Professional Development

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

International Business

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Osmania University

Masters in Science

Information Technology

Columbia University

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Amala Duggirala
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Java Enterprise EditionEnterprise ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentSOAAgile MethodologiesScrumVendor ManagementSDLCPMPBusiness AnalysisPMOSoftware Project ManagementUnixProgram ManagementCloud ComputingSolution ArchitectureRequirements AnalysisEnterprise SoftwareIntegrationIT Strategy