Vish
Katragadda
Director, AI/ML Engineering · Technology Leader · App Developer
Engineering leader bridging strategy and execution — driving AI/ML-powered fraud detection, managing high-performance teams, architecting enterprise-grade full stack systems at scale, and building mobile & web apps published on the Apple App Store.
Building Intelligent Systems That Matter
I am a Technology Leader and Director of Full Stack AI/ML Engineering with deep expertise in the Fraud domain. My career spans engineering management, hands-on architecture, and the full product lifecycle — from ideation through production at enterprise scale.
I specialize in AI/ML-powered fraud detection and prevention, designing systems that replace manual operations with intelligent, automated pipelines. I've led cross-functional engineering teams and built platforms that operate at millions of transactions, combining advanced data architecture with robust full stack development.
Whether architecting distributed microservices on EKS/AKS, building React-powered dashboards, or crafting Python-based ML inference pipelines — I bring both the strategic vision of a leader and the precision of a hands-on engineer.
Technical Leadership
Director-level engineering management, roadmap ownership, and org-wide strategy.
AI/ML Engineering
Fraud detection models, ML pipelines, data architecture, and intelligent automation.
System Architecture
Distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native on EKS & AKS at scale.
Fraud Domain
Deep expertise in fraud operations, risk intelligence, and compliance automation.
Work Experience
A track record of leading engineering organizations, building AI-powered platforms, and delivering measurable impact.
Leading a team of 20+ engineers building AI/ML-powered fraud detection and reporting systems. Responsible for engineering strategy, system architecture, data architecture, and cross-team delivery. Driving the automation of manual fraud operations through intelligent ML pipelines and real-time decision engines. Overseeing end-to-end full stack development across cloud-native platforms on EKS and AKS.
Managed cross-functional engineering teams delivering enterprise-grade platforms. Drove adoption of microservices architecture, API-first design, and cloud-native deployment practices. Partnered with product and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities.
Hands-on development of high-traffic web applications and data-intensive services. Specialized in React front-end development, Node.js/Java back-end services, database design, and RESTful API development. Established engineering best practices including CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing frameworks.
Core Skills
Spanning technical depth and leadership breadth across modern engineering disciplines.
Key Achievements
Measurable outcomes delivered through technical leadership and engineering excellence.
AI/ML Integration for Fraud Detection & Reporting
Designed and led the implementation of an AI/ML-powered fraud detection platform — integrating machine learning models for real-time transaction scoring, anomaly detection, and automated fraud reporting. The system significantly improved detection accuracy while reducing false positive rates, enabling the fraud operations team to focus on high-risk cases.
🎯 Real-time ML-powered fraud intelligenceAutomated Fraud Operations
Led automation of previously manual fraud operations workflows, replacing repetitive investigator tasks with intelligent pipelines. Delivered measurable reduction in manual review time, improved consistency, and enabled the team to scale operations without proportional headcount growth.
⚡ Manual process elimination at scaleLed Engineering Team of 20+ Engineers
Built and managed a high-performing engineering organization of 20+ engineers. Established engineering culture, defined technical standards, drove talent development, and maintained delivery excellence across multiple concurrent product streams.
🏆 Director-level engineering leadershipMobile & Web Apps
Enthusiastic app developer with published apps on the Apple App Store — building consumer-grade mobile and web experiences from idea to launch.
A location-aware companion app that connects users with local businesses, services, and community resources nearby. Built with a focus on seamless UX, real-time location intelligence, and personalized local discovery.
Connect to learn more →Additional mobile and web applications built and shipped across various domains. Each app crafted with attention to performance, design, and user experience — from concept through App Store submission.
Connect to learn more →Full stack web applications built end-to-end — from database design to React frontends. Consumer-facing products and internal tools, deployed and running in production.
Connect to learn more →Tech Stack
The tools and technologies I work with daily.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you're looking for a technology leader, a hands-on architect, or want to discuss AI/ML engineering challenges — I'd love to connect.