MARIETTA, GA, April 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shyam Kandavalli has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Kandavalli is a distinguished expert in technology, currently serving as the executive vice president and managing director of core technology and development at Ameris Bank. With a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Kandavalli has emerged as a transformative force in financial technology and has been instrumental in driving the bank's strategic vision and innovation, particularly in core technologies, digital transformation and enterprise architecture. His leadership has been pivotal in transitioning Ameris Bank from legacy systems to cloud-based technologies, enhancing cybersecurity frameworks and optimizing data-driven decision-making processes.

In his current role, Mr. Kandavalli is at the forefront of building a future-ready, composable banking architecture, and steering organization's technology direction with business objectives for sustainable growth. Mr. Kandavalli continues to excel in bridging business and technology, effectively communicating complex technical strategies to stakeholders and aligning initiatives with enterprise goals.

Leading cross-functional product and engineering teams, he champions scalable cloud-native architectures, AI-driven decision-making and automation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Under his leadership, the organization has embraced emerging technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating security risks, and continuously optimizing system performance. With a keen eye on long-term technology investments and industry best practices, Mr. Kandavalli is instrumental in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a competitive edge in financial sector.

Prior to joining Ameris Bank, Mr. Kandavalli held several key positions at U.S. Bank and Elavon Inc., where he has been instrumental in advancing organizations technology strategy, Digital transformation, infrastructure management, budgeting and resource allocation, strategic planning and execution, and stakeholder engagement. His leadership in modernizing core banking systems, enhancing fintech partnerships, and implementing omni-channel experiences has resulted in sustained efficiency gains and revenue growth. His tenure at U.S. Bank was marked by his co-leadership in establishment of an innovation lab that explored modern technologies and fostering the development of new revenue streams. His visionary approach to technology modernization and scalability has positioned the bank for long term digital success.

Mr. Kandavalli's educational background includes a master's degree in computer applications from Acharya Nagarjuna University and a bachelor's degree in math, physics and chemistry. Beyond his education, he attributes his success to adaptability and curiosity, which have allowed him to transition seamlessly across industries. He also regularly engages in industry forums, fintech conferences and advisory roles to help shape the future of technology in banking as a mentor and thought leader. As a mentor, he often focuses on his belief that technology should serve as a transformative tool in business opportunities and customer experience.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Kandavalli is actively involved in civic organizations, such as the City of Refugee in Atlanta and the Child Development Association in Roswell. He has also served as president of the Asian Heritage Group at U.S. Bank from 2019 to 2021 and as an advisor for The Place ERG at Ameris Bank in 2025.

Outside of his career, Mr. Kandavalli enjoys traveling, reading, meditation, public speaking, panel discussions and mentorship. He also prioritizes his family life with his wife and children. In the upcoming years, he is dedicated to continuous growth in his career, aiming to take on increasing leadership responsibilities and contribute to strategic decision-making at the highest levels.

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