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Rajesh Patanaik

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VP, IT at Ross Stores, Inc.
📍 Union City, California, United States

Rajesh Patanaik is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the VP of IT at Ross Stores, Inc. He specializes in large-scale system implementation, IT transformation, and agile methodologies. He holds a Masters Degree from the Birla Institute of Technology.

Colleagues describe Rajesh as a smart, collaborative, and seasoned leader who manages complex teams with ease. He has a strong background in the retail sector, with previous leadership roles at Gymboree, Peets Coffee, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Rajesh has a passion for leveraging technology to enable business transformation and is known for delivering results effectively and on time.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
VP, IT
Job Level
Senior
Location
Union City, California, United States
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IT Transformation
His career is focused on implementing and supporting large-scale systems and driving IT transformation within major retail companies.
Agile Methodologies
He brings a diverse set of experiences in Agile methodologies to his leadership roles, focusing on efficient project delivery.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
VP, IT
Ross Stores, Inc.
3-2019 - 2-2020
Sr. Director, IT
Ross Stores, Inc.
6-2018 - 2-2019
Sr. Director, IT
Gymboree
9-2017 - 5-2018
Sr. Director, IT
Peet's Coffee
8-2014 - 8-2017
Director, IT Applications
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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Education
Master's Degree
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
BS
Ravenshaw University
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