Winner. Scientist of the Year 2024

Venkata Ramana Sai Malladi

Academic title, degree: Master in Computer Science
Fields of science: Computer Science, Information Technology
Research interest: Privacy, AI
Career Development: Senior
Organization: Meta
Position: Software Engineer
City: Cumming, Georgia
Country: USA

Ramana Malladi has 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on privacy and data governance. Currently, he works as a Senior Software Engineer at Meta in the MFT org, where Ramana ensures the privacy and security of financial data.

His passion for privacy began during his time at OneTrust, where Ramana helped build their data governance infrastructure from the ground up, which brings in several 10s of millions of dollars in revenue today. Prior to this, he worked at AirWatch, where Ramana developed a strong interest in privacy and worked on multiple mobile device management initiatives, including a patent-winning project that allowed end users to track who had access to their enterprise data.

In his spare time, Ramana volunteers as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals like ACM Health. He evaluates manuscripts and provides constructive feedback to authors while staying current with the latest developments in his field, contributing to the scientific community.

Ramana’s passion for privacy, experience working with multiple startups, expertise in mobile device management, commitment to innovation, and ability to balance technical expertise with business acumen set him apart from others in his field. He is constantly seeking out new ways to improve processes and solve problems, as demonstrated by his work on multiple patents he obtained.

He designed and architected projects like data governance at OneTrust, which has generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Ramana Malladi was instrumental in growing this project from scratch, and his contributions were recognized by being invited to sit on the committee that decides whether or not OneTrust should acquire certain companies.

Ramana had a strong technical background, but he also understands the importance of considering the business implications of technical decisions, which sets him apart from others who may be more focused on one or the other. He has a deep understanding of Apple mobile device management, including the development of a patent-winning project that allows end users to track who has access to their enterprise data.

Ramana has achieved several important milestones in his career, including being awarded four patents in the fields of privacy and data governance, which demonstrate his expertise and innovation in this area.

Patents:
• Systems for configuring and managing classroom devices - US Patent 10,659,295
• Systems and methods for targeted data discovery - US Patent 11,797,528
• Providing transparency in private-user-data access - US Patent 11,087,020
• Systems and methods for identifying data processing activities based on data discovery results - US Patent 11,397,819

He rapidly advanced from a junior developer to a lead and then to a manager within just three years at AirWatch, which shows his ability to adapt quickly and take on new responsibilities.

Ramana Malladi has been recognized for his expertise by being invited to review paper submissions for prestigious peer-reviewed conferences and journals, including ACM Health, which highlights his commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest research and contributing to the advancement of the field.

Designing and architecting projects like data governance at OneTrust, which has generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue, demonstrated his ability to develop solutions that address complex challenges and drive business growth.

Ramana takes pride in mentoring several junior and mid-level engineers, helping them achieve their career goals. He has successfully grown many young engineers straight out of college into senior and staff positions, demonstrating his leadership skills and commitment to developing others.