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Venkata Durga Prasad Sunkara

Director, IT Strategy & Business Partnership

Strategic IT leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation, aligning IT initiatives with business goals, and delivering measurable outcomes across nonprofit, public sector, regulated, and commercial environments.

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Ellicott City, MD 410-300-3867 dp@contactdp.com

20+

Years driving transformation, delivery, and technology leadership

C-Suite

Experience advising executive stakeholders on strategy, roadmaps, and investment direction

15M+

Trade records supported through enterprise systems optimized for scale and performance

MBA

Business-grounded leadership approach to operational value and organizational alignment

Profile

Business-first technology leadership

Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, shape IT investment strategies, and lead cross-functional teams that improve scalability, efficiency, and organizational outcomes. My background blends executive advisory work, enterprise application leadership, delivery governance, and modernization across mission-driven organizations.

I bring a rare mix of strategic leadership and hands-on understanding, allowing me to connect business priorities with practical execution. That perspective has been valuable across federal programs, nonprofit and association work, financial services, and enterprise consulting.

Advised senior stakeholders and executives on IT strategy and roadmap development
Led cross-functional teams delivering enterprise-scale solutions across nonprofit, public sector, and commercial environments
Drove process optimization, governance, and modernization initiatives
Managed multiple concurrent projects and IT investments aligned with business priorities
Fostered collaboration between business and IT to improve efficiency and outcomes
Aligned IT solutions with mission-driven and compliance-focused objectives

Professional Experience

Selected leadership experience

NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) – Technical Lead, Enterprise Applications

Apr 2020 – Present | Silver Spring, MD

Federal
  • Partner with federal stakeholders to align IT initiatives with mission-critical regulatory, scientific, and operational objectives.
  • Lead multiple concurrent enterprise application initiatives supporting high-volume data systems and research platforms.
  • Delivered and optimized ITDS applications processing 15M+ trade records, improving performance and scalability.
  • Developed APIs enabling high-volume data exchange between CBP and NMFS systems.
  • Led enhancements to the Research Publication and Tracking System, improving tracking, reporting accuracy, and compliance readiness.
  • Support prioritization of IT initiatives based on stakeholder needs and business impact while driving modernization and cross-functional collaboration.

Draw Pixel Interactive – President / Technical Project Manager

Mar 2013 – Apr 2020 | Ellicott City, MD

Consulting
  • Led IT strategy and delivery for enterprise, nonprofit, financial services, and government clients.
  • Served as a trusted advisor aligning technology solutions with mission-driven and regulatory objectives.
  • Managed full lifecycle delivery including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and execution.
  • Developed business cases, proposals, and strategic roadmaps aligned with client goals.
  • Drove digital transformation and process improvements across client environments.
  • Led cross-functional teams including offshore resources and vendors.

R2Integrated – Director of RIA Engineering / Sr. Software Architect

Mar 2008 – Mar 2013 | Baltimore, MD

Director
  • Led enterprise IT strategy and application initiatives for nonprofit, healthcare, financial services, and public sector clients.
  • Partnered with executives including CIOs, CTOs, and VPs to align IT investments with business and mission-focused objectives.
  • Delivered large-scale digital transformation initiatives improving operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms.
  • Presented strategic roadmaps and solutions to executive stakeholders.

Earlier Career Foundation

Technical Project Manager / Sr. Engineer and progressive early-career roles in development, UI/UX, and application delivery

Global

Selected Client Engagements

Cross-sector credibility

Contact

Open to executive and director-level opportunities

I am exploring leadership roles where I can strengthen business and IT alignment, modernize operations, and help teams deliver measurable outcomes.

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