Preeti Arora
Vice President of Engineering
Professional Overview
Preeti Arora is an accomplished engineering leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and scaling high-performing technology teams. As the Vice President of Engineering at Deliveroo, she oversees the development and delivery of transformative digital solutions that empower the company's global expansion and customer-centric initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Engineering at Deliveroo since 2025, Preeti is responsible for leading a team of 150+ engineers across multiple product verticals. She has spearheaded the development of Deliveroo's next-generation delivery platform, optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. Under her leadership, the engineering organization has achieved significant improvements in key performance metrics, including a 25% reduction in delivery times and a 30% increase in customer satisfaction.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Deliveroo, Preeti held leadership roles at several prominent technology companies. As the Head of Engineering at Atlassian from 2023 to 2024, she guided the successful migration of the company's flagship products to a cloud-based architecture, driving a 40% increase in developer productivity. Before that, she served as the Director of Engineering at Walmart Global Tech India, where she led the transformation of the company's e-commerce platform, resulting in a 15% increase in online sales.
Preeti's career trajectory also includes roles as the Director of Platform Engineering at Chegg Inc. and the Director of Software Engineering at IHS Markit | Technology, where she honed her expertise in scaling engineering organizations and delivering innovative solutions to meet evolving market demands.
Academic Background
Preeti holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where she graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Large-scale enterprise software development
- Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Cloud architecture and migration
- Engineering team leadership and talent development
- Digital transformation and innovation strategy
Professional Impact
Preeti's engineering leadership has been recognized for its significant impact on the companies she has served. At Atlassian, she spearheaded the successful migration of the company's flagship products to the cloud, resulting in a 40% increase in developer productivity and a 20% reduction in operational costs. As the Director of Engineering at Walmart Global Tech India, she led the transformation of the company's e-commerce platform, contributing to a 15% increase in online sales.
Conclusion
Preeti Arora is a seasoned engineering executive with a proven track record of driving innovation, scaling high-performing teams, and delivering transformative digital solutions. Her deep technical expertise, coupled with her strategic vision and strong leadership skills, position her as a valuable asset in driving the continued growth and success of Deliveroo's engineering organization.
