Praneeth Patakota

Praneeth Patakota is a seasoned technology leader currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Stotle Inc., since December 2024, focusing on building a platform for custom business intelligence applications. Previously, Praneeth accumulated extensive experience at PayPal from October 2010 to December 2024, significantly contributing to the Back Office Risk Platforms portfolio while managing teams of up to 30 engineers. Key roles included Senior Software Engineering Manager, where Praneeth led initiatives that resulted in significant operational cost savings, and various positions within Risk Product Development that involved the enhancement of case review tools, the migration to modern web experiences, and active participation in fraud management and risk controls. Earlier professional experience includes a software engineering role at Computer Sciences Corporation and an internship at Satyam Computer Services Ltd., alongside a brief internship at the Defense Research Development Organization in India. Praneeth holds a B.E (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.