Srilekha Akula

Chief Technology Officer

Professional Overview
Srilekha Akula is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation and leading transformative initiatives across the healthcare and technology sectors. As the Chief Technology Officer at Alto Pharmacy, she is responsible for spearheading the company's technology strategy, overseeing the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Technology Officer at Alto Pharmacy, Srilekha is responsible for shaping the company's technology vision and roadmap, aligning IT capabilities with business objectives, and driving the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Under her leadership, Alto Pharmacy has consistently delivered innovative digital solutions that have significantly improved the patient experience and streamlined medication management processes.

Career Progression
Prior to her role at Alto Pharmacy, Srilekha held several senior leadership positions at Optum, a leading healthcare technology and services company. As the Vice President of Software, Network, Data and Analytics, she was instrumental in driving the integration and optimization of critical technology systems, while also leading the development of advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities. Before that, she served as the Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Real-time Settlement, where she spearheaded the implementation of cutting-edge payment processing and claims management solutions.

Srilekha's career also includes senior technology roles at Amazon and Google, where she led the development and deployment of enterprise-scale platforms and services that significantly improved operational efficiency and customer experience.

Academic Background
Srilekha holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare IT infrastructure and digital transformation

• Enterprise-scale software development and systems integration

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Agile project management and DevOps practices

• Strategic planning and technology roadmap development

• Cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Optum, Srilekha led the successful implementation of a next-generation revenue cycle management platform that resulted in a 25% reduction in claims processing time and a 15% increase in first-pass resolution rates. At Amazon, she was instrumental in the development and rollout of the company's global Prime technical infrastructure, which significantly improved service reliability and customer satisfaction.

Conclusion
With her exceptional track record of driving transformative technology initiatives, Srilekha Akula is positioned to continue making a significant impact in the healthcare industry as the Chief Technology Officer at Alto Pharmacy. Her deep expertise in digital innovation, coupled with her proven leadership skills, make her a valuable asset in the pursuit of delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance patient outcomes and drive operational excellence.