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Ravi Byakod , MS

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Technology Executive with 20+ years building and scaling distributed systems for the world's largest commerce platforms. Currently driving AI transformation and platform modernization at scale.

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About

Bangalore → Mountain View → Building AI at Scale

Ravi Byakod
20+ Years in Tech

Started coding at 18 in Bangalore. Twenty-plus years later, I lead engineering for Walmart International's $115B portfolio—transforming how 5,600+ stores operate across three continents.

My journey has taken me from building Google's first AdWords commerce platform (processing $50B in payments) to scaling Adobe's commerce infrastructure ($20B volume), from transforming StubHub's architecture to driving Flipkart's marketplace growth through 60% YoY GMV expansion.

Today, as VP of Engineering at Walmart International and Interim CTO for Walmart Mexico, I'm pioneering an AI-first engineering culture. We've achieved 100% GitHub Copilot adoption, launched proprietary Agentic AI tools, and delivered $100M in incremental GMV through platform unification.

When I'm not transforming retail technology, I advise startups on AI strategy and engineering leadership. I believe in building teams that are self-sustaining, self-propelled, and focused on customer impact.

San Francisco / Mexico City / Bangalore
20+ years in tech
AI Transformation & E-commerce
Services

What I Do

Leveraging 20+ years of experience to drive transformation at scale

AI Transformation Strategy

Design and implement enterprise-wide AI adoption strategies. From GenAI tools to Agentic AI workflows, I help organizations achieve measurable productivity gains and competitive advantage.

  • AI-First Culture Building
  • Copilot & AI Tool Adoption
  • Custom AI Solutions
Most Popular

Engineering Leadership

Build and scale high-performing engineering teams across continents. Proven track record managing 300+ engineers delivering billions in revenue through distributed systems excellence.

  • Global Team Management
  • Organizational Design
  • Engineering Culture

Platform Architecture

Design and modernize large-scale distributed systems. Experience building platforms processing $50B+ in transactions for Google, Adobe, Walmart, and other global enterprises.

  • Cloud-Native Migration
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Platform Unification

Digital Transformation

Lead organizational transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. From legacy modernization to agile adoption, I drive change that impacts the bottom line.

  • Legacy System Modernization
  • Process Optimization
  • Change Management

E-Commerce & Retail Tech

Deep expertise in e-commerce platforms, supply chain systems, and retail technology. Built and scaled platforms for the world's largest retailers and marketplaces.

  • Commerce Platform Development
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Marketplace Systems

Advisory & Mentoring

Provide strategic guidance to executives and engineering leaders. Help navigate complex technology decisions, organizational challenges, and career growth.

  • Executive Coaching
  • Technology Strategy
  • Board Advisory
Experience

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Built platforms and teams for some of the world's most innovative companies

Walmart

VP Engineering & CTO Mexico

2023 - Present

Shopify

VP Engineering, Marketplaces

2022 - 2023

Adobe

Head of Engineering, CloudTech

2018 - 2022

StubHub / eBay

Global Head of Engineering

2017 - 2019

Flipkart

Senior Director of Engineering

2015 - 2017

Google

Head of Engineering

2004 - 2015
Career Journey

My Tech Journey

A timeline of transformation across the world's largest platforms

VP Engineering & Interim CTO

Walmart International Bentonville / Mexico City

Leading global engineering for $115B international portfolio. Driving Single Platform Acceleration (SPA) unifying tech stacks. Pioneering AI-first engineering culture with 100% Copilot adoption.

$100MIncremental GMV
40%Faster Rollouts
100%Copilot Adoption

VP Engineering, Marketplaces

Shopify San Francisco (Remote)

Built and scaled the Marketplace Platform enabling commerce across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Led global 100% remote engineering team across four continents.

YouTubeCommerce Integration
TikTokPartner Integration

Head of Engineering, CloudTech

Adobe San Jose

Directed Adobe Commerce Platform supporting $20B in transaction volume. Led 300+ engineers across USA, Scotland, and India. Delivered $500M in new revenue.

$500MNew Revenue
$20BPlatform Volume

Global Head of Engineering

StubHub (eBay) San Francisco

Led engineering for world's largest ticket marketplace ($5B revenue). Executed cloud-native transformation, rebuilding web and mobile in 8 months.

75%Faster Response
40%Mobile Growth

Senior Director of Engineering

Flipkart Bangalore

Led Marketplace and Accounting Engineering (120+ engineers). Built Order-to-Cash platform, launched 100+ fintech features.

60%YoY GMV Growth
35%NPS Increase

Head of Engineering

Google Mountain View / Bangalore

Built Google Apps Marketplace and first AdWords commerce implementation. Founded billing and enterprise teams, growing to 500+ engineers.

$50BPayments Processed
1M+Business Users
AI Leadership

AI & Innovation

Pioneering AI-first engineering culture

100% Copilot Adoption

Achieved enterprise-wide GitHub Copilot adoption, driving 10-15% productivity gains and 3x faster engineer onboarding.

10-15% Productivity Gains

Atlas Mind

Proprietary Agentic AI solution for real-time insights and accelerated engineering discovery.

Agentic AI

Dev Assist & QA Assist

AI-powered tools targeting 20-40% productivity gains across the product development lifecycle.

Developer Productivity

Trend-to-Product

First-of-its-kind GenAI solution synthesizing social signals to generate fashion designs.

GenAI Innovation

Container Optimization AI

AI solution to optimize container space, projected to save $10M annually.

$10M Annual Savings

AI-Driven Shrink Management

AI-powered shrink management, saving over $100M to date.

$100M+ Savings
Insights

My Articles

Thoughts on AI, engineering leadership, and technology transformation

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What People Say

Testimonials

Trusted by leaders across the industry

Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Open to advisory roles, board positions, and strategic opportunities

Email

rbyakod@gmail.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/rbyakod

Phone

(415) 819-3968

Location

San Francisco / Mexico City / Bangalore