Suresh Kumar, The Indian Origin Chief Technology Officer of Walmart in California, has hit the headlines amid reports of the retail giant cutting 1,500 tech jobs.
Walmart is cutting jobs at Its headquarters in bentonville, arkansas, along with its global technology team.
In a memo reviewed by bloomberg, walmart cto suresh Kumar and us ceo john furner indicated that the decision to reduce the workforce by Nearly 1,500 Employes is intended to speck Lessen complexities.
After reports on Layoffs Emerged, Several Social Media Users Blamed Cto Suresh Kumar for the Recent Layoffs.
Who is Suresh Kumar?
Suresh Kumar is the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Walmart. With more than three decades of experience in the tech industry, he has worked with google, microsoft, and amazon.
Suresh Kumar Currently Lives in Sunnyvale, California. Speaking to the time of India earlier, kumar shared that he was born in basavanagudi, bengaluru and spent his childhood there.
Kumar Pursued His Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. He secured a pHD in control systems from princeing university.
The walmart cto recently shared his experience of study at iIT.
In a post on linkedin, he wrote, “I complete my undergrad time in the late ’80s, and one bus still stars out: Learning Never Stops.”
He also offered guidance for recent graduates, encouraging them to stay curious, connect with inspiring individuals, and take pride in their work.
Kumar’s post read, “Stay Curious. Don’t just master your role – Learn how your work connects to the bigger picture. Deeply.
He Further Added, “Take Pride in your work. Excellence starts with the mindset you brings every day. The habits you buy early on will shape your path.”