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Balvinder Banjardar

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Senior Vice President of Engineering at Sprouts Farmers Market
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Balvinder Banjardar is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Sprouts Farmers Market, leading enterprise-wide AI and technology transformation. With over 20 years of experience at companies like Walmart, he is an expert in retail technology. Colleagues describe him as a diligent, visionary, and straightforward leader.

Outside of his primary role, Balvinder is passionate about fostering innovation within the broader tech community. He serves as a judge for technology awards, helping to mentor startups and stay at the forefront of new ideas. He is deeply interested in how new technologies can be applied to solve complex problems.

Unique fact: Balvinder is a recipient of the U.S. EB-1A extraordinary ability visa, a distinction recognizing individuals at the very top of their field.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President of Engineering
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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AI in Operations
He frequently speaks on operationalizing AI to improve engineering systems, speed up delivery, and enable proactive anomaly detection in large enterprises.
Retail Technology
His career is centered on driving measurable business outcomes in retail through technology, from core store platforms at Walmart to his current transformation role at Sprouts.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Senior Vice President of Engineering
Sprouts Farmers Market
5-2025 - 4-2026
Engineering Leadership | Store AI (Agents & Platforms)
Walmart Global Tech
4-2023 - 4-2025
Director of Software Engineering | Store Core Platforms
Walmart Global Tech
9-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Engineering Manager II & Principal Architect
Walmart Global Tech
5-2021 - 9-2021
Principal Engineer - Software Development
Walmart Global Tech
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Education
6-2023 - 9-2024
Chief Digital Officer Program
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Science (MS)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
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