Appointment of Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala, a seasoned tech professional, to the role of Vice President at Aurigo's AI Labs.
Aurigo Software Taps Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala as Vice President of AI Labs
Aurigo Software, a prominent provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure owners, has appointed Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala as Vice President of AI Labs. Based in Bengaluru, Dr. Vuppala will head the company's global artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and research and development initiatives.
Manish Sharma, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Aurigo Software, commented, "Dr. Sunil Vuppala joining our team marks a significant milestone in our efforts to position AI at the core of every product we create. His extensive expertise in AI/ML, agentic architectures, and data science, coupled with his ability to translate research into responsible and effective enterprise solutions, will undoubtedly accelerate our AI-first SaaS roadmap and drive exceptional value for our clients."
With over two decades of experience in AI, machine learning, deep learning, analytics, IoT, and automation, Dr. Vuppala brings a wealth of knowledge to Aurigo. He has successfully built four AI-first platforms and executed 100+ AI use cases, collaborating with over 30 international clients. To date, he holds 40+ patents and has authored over 35 technical papers and delivered more than 100 guest lectures in academic and industry forums.
In his new role, Dr. Vuppala will drive the development and expansion of Aurigo's AI Labs and oversee the continued advancement of its core AI solution, Aurigo Lumina. Responsibilities include seamlessly integrating trustworthy, secure, and scalable AI capabilities into the company's flagship platform, Masterworks, and fostering the adoption of AI in capital planning and construction management worldwide.
"Being a part of Aurigo is an honor, and I'm excited to lead a team passionate about solving real-world challenges," said Dr. Vuppala. "The company's innovative culture and customer-centric approach make it the perfect environment to push the boundaries of AI's potential in the infrastructure arena."
Prior to joining Aurigo, Dr. Vuppala served as Director of Data Science at Ericsson's Global AI Accelerator (GAIA), where he guided multidisciplinary teams to develop AI models across telecom, security, and visual intelligence sectors. He also held senior positions at Philips Research, Infosys R&D, and Oracle, significantly contributing to research and enterprise applications in healthcare, telecom, energy, and education.
Dr. Vuppala holds advanced degrees from IIT Roorkee (M.Tech), IIIT Bangalore (Ph.D.), IIM Ahmedabad (SMP), and NLSIU Bengaluru (MBL). As a passionate educator and industry volunteer, he lectures at institutions such as IIIT-B and Great Learning and chairs the IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Chapter.
Founded in Austin, Texas, Aurigo Software offers cloud-based solutions for infrastructure and facility owners to plan accurately and construct effectively. With over $450 billion of capital programs managed, their solutions are trusted by more than 300 customers across various industries, including transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and government, with over 40,000 projects in North America. Aurigo is a private U.S. corporation with global offices in Canada and India. For more information, visit www.aurigo.com.
- The new Vice President of AI Labs at Aurigo Software, Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala, will oversee the development and expansion of the company's AI Labs and continue the advancement of its core AI solution, Aurigo Lumina.
- With his extensive background in AI/ML, agentic architectures, and data science, Dr. Vuppala's role at Aurigo will be instrumental in integrating trustworthy, secure, and scalable AI capabilities into the company's flagship platform, Masterworks.
- Dr. Vuppala's expertise in AI will be a valuable asset in fostering the adoption of AI in capital planning and construction management worldwide, as part of Aurigo's mission to solve real-world challenges in the infrastructure arena.
- In addition to his work in the technology sector, Dr. Vuppala is an active educator, lecturing at institutions such as IIIT-B and Great Learning and serving as the chair of the IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Chapter, demonstrating his commitment to both the technology and education sectors.
