Gangadhararamachary Ramadugu is a highly accomplished Software Development and Engineering Program Manager with over 20 years of international experience in IT and digital banking. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Madras and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing from UT Austin. Currently based in the U.S., Gangadhara leads the Developer Productivity Engineering team at PayPal. He drives innovation by implementing AI-based development tools, overseeing the migration of on-premises systems to SaaS, and enhancing development environments using technologies like Spring Boot 3, Java 21, and Open Rewrite. His strategic initiatives have significantly improved development efficiency and quality. Prior to PayPal, he served as Engineering Program Manager at Qentelli, leading critical digital banking initiatives for Texas Capital Bank’s BASK Digital Bank. His leadership delivered strong business outcomes through improved operational efficiency and digital transformation. At Accion Labs, Gangadhara managed large-scale cloud migration projects for Rackspace, including the UK Cloud Migration and Hybrid-On-Demand deployment, generating substantial cost savings. He excels at managing complex programs, aligning business goals with technical execution, and delivering under tight deadlines. A certified Project Manager, DevOps Master, and Six Sigma Green Belt, he brings deep expertise in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud computing. At PayPal, his Zero-Defect Plan enhanced test coverage and product quality. Known for scaling and mentoring high-performing teams, Gangadhara fosters inclusive, growth-driven environments. Gangadhara is a results-oriented leader who blends technical excellence with strategic vision, consistently driving innovation and transformation across organizations.