Amala Duggirala
Enterprise Digital, Data and Technology, Public company Board Director, Advisor, C-suite executive
View LinkedIn ProfileExecutive 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
- Delta Air LinesCurrent2026–Present· 8 mos
- Chief Digital and Technology OfficerCurrent2026–Present
- KellyCurrent2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Board MemberCurrent2022–Present
- 2022–2026· 4 yrs
- EVP, CIO, Enterprise Digital, Data and Technology2022–2026
- Apr 2017–2022· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Enterprise Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Senior Executive Vice PresidentJun 2019–2022
- Enterprise CIO/CTO, Executive Vice PresidentApr 2017–Jun 2019
- Oct 2016–Apr 2017· 6 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerOct 2016–Apr 2017
- Nov 2009–Oct 2016· 6 yrs 11 mos
- Executive Vice President, Head of Technology and Implementation ServicesNov 2009–Oct 2016
- 2007–Nov 2009· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Director, Programme2007–Nov 2009
- 1999–2007· 8 yrs
- Director Technical Engg1999–2007
- 1997–1999· 2 yrs
- Senior Consultant, Software1997–1999
Education
Advanced Project Management
Stanford Center for Professional DevelopmentMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
International Business
University of Nebraska at OmahaBachelor of Science (BS)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Osmania UniversityMasters in Science
Information Technology
Columbia University