Engineering Transformation Leadership: Meet the Experts Powering Digital Engineering at Publicis Sapient

The Visionaries Behind Digital Engineering Excellence

At Publicis Sapient, digital engineering is more than a technical discipline—it’s a catalyst for business reinvention. The global engineering leadership team, including Tilak Doddapaneni (Executive Vice President and Global Head of Engineering) and Rakesh Ravuri (Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Engineering), stands at the forefront of this transformation. Their collective vision and expertise are instrumental in helping clients across industries such as retail, financial services, and the public sector modernize, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Meet the Leaders

Tilak Doddapaneni brings a wealth of experience from leading engineering teams at global retail giants. At Publicis Sapient, he oversees the entire technology delivery community, focusing on client success, engineering excellence, and the development of breakthrough practices. His leadership is defined by a commitment to talent development and the implementation of agile engineering models that drive measurable business outcomes.

Rakesh Ravuri leverages deep expertise in cloud platforms, service design, and agile engineering, honed through senior roles at Amazon. As CTO and Global Head of Engineering for Retail, he is pivotal in scaling engineering operations and delivering innovative solutions that power some of the world’s most complex digital ecosystems. Both leaders are recognized for their ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Driving Innovation in Cloud, AI, Microservices, and Agile Delivery

Publicis Sapient’s engineering leadership is dedicated to harnessing the latest technologies to solve real-world business challenges. Their approach is holistic, integrating:

This integrated strategy empowers clients to modernize legacy systems, optimize data management, and create future-ready digital platforms.

Impact Across Industries

The engineering transformation led by Publicis Sapient’s experts delivers tangible results for clients in diverse sectors:

Case Studies: Engineering in Action

Engineering Best Practices: Insights from the Experts

Publicis Sapient’s engineering leaders advocate for:

Q&A: The Future of Digital Engineering

Q: What excites you most about the future of digital engineering?

Tilak Doddapaneni: “The convergence of AI, cloud, and automation is redefining what’s possible. We’re not just building better systems—we’re enabling our clients to adapt, scale, and innovate at unprecedented speed.”

Rakesh Ravuri: “Technology has moved from a support role to the driver’s seat. Our focus is on creating engineering environments where experimentation, learning, and rapid delivery are the norm, empowering organizations to lead in their industries.”

Q: How does Publicis Sapient’s engineering approach differ?

“Our holistic strategy integrates technology, talent, and agile practices. We don’t just implement solutions—we partner with clients to transform their ways of working, ensuring lasting impact and continuous value creation.”

Join the Engineering Transformation

With over 20,000 experts and a presence in more than 50 offices worldwide, Publicis Sapient’s engineering leadership is ready to help your organization unlock new possibilities. Whether you’re looking to modernize legacy systems, harness the power of AI, or build resilient, scalable platforms, our team is committed to driving your digital transformation journey.

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Discover how Publicis Sapient’s engineering leaders can help you engineer amazing—today and for the future.