Ratnakar Lavu
Ratnakar Lavu | |
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| Education | Wright State University |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
Ratnakar Lavu is a business executive specializing in technology and e-commerce.[1] His professional experience lends to digital transformations that allow companies to navigate the modern market with impact.[2] Mr. Lavu is known for his significant contributions to the corporate and e-commerce sectors. He specializes in formulating dynamic strategies and driving operational efficiency.
His efforts have led to significant improvements in online customer experiences and digital solutions. Lavu has served in various executive roles, including Chief Technology Officer, and has been instrumental in revolutionizing retail systems for global organizations. His acumen for anticipating market trends and synthesizing data into customized solutions was instrumental in enhancing digital marketing capabilities for key organizations in the retail sector.
Education and Career
Lavu holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science.[3] He completed his undergraduate studies with honors.[4] He also received a Master of Science degree in computer engineering from Wright State University, located in Dayton, Ohio.[5]
Following the completion of his master’s degree, Lavu worked for Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and Redbox in executive technology positions, focusing on technology strategies and digital revamps.[6]
He served as the Chief Technology Officer at Kohl’s from 2016 to 2019. He also held positions as the executive vice president of digital technology and the senior vice president of digital innovation.[7] As part of his responsibilities, he led a digital transformation initiative to improve the company’s online customer experience and e-commerce sales.[8] He also implemented digital marketing strategies and immersive store experiences that resulted in 30% growth in digital revenue.[9]
Lavu currently serves as an advisor to several startup companies. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
References
- ↑ "ratnakarlavu". muckrack.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu Discusses Building Scalable Global Platforms to Meet Consumer Needs - LA Wire". lawire.com. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu Discusses Building Resilient and Scalable Global Supply Chain Capabilities". The American Reporter. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu on the Necessity of Customer-Centric Approaches in Business - CEO Weekly". ceoweekly.com. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu". SpeakerHub. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "The AI Revolution: Ratnakar Lavu on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Modern Organizations - New York Weekly". nyweekly.com. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "executive-profile". wsj.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu". MMA Global. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ↑ "Ratnakar Lavu on the Evolution of Retail and E-commerce Post-COVID". SFWeekly. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.