News & Events| Blog| Careers| Offices| Contact | Subscribe Agency About History People Offices Careers Work Clients Capabilities Case Studies Awards Collaboratory Feeds News & Events Blogs & Conversations Insights Search form Shiva Vannavada VP, Technology Center of Excellence Shiva Vannavada, VP, Technology Center of Excellence “At iCrossing, we believe the technology selection should be driven by business needs and requirements. More often than not, the right technical approach is to create a simple solution that is scalable, portable and maintainable.” I Believe in simplicity and minimalism. Biography As the head of iCrossing’s Technology Center of Excellence, Shiva Vannavada is responsible for technical strategy, architecture, design and implementation of all web, mobile and social application development. Basically, he’s our go-to guy for anything technical – and for good reason. Since joining the company, Shiva has proven his technology chops while delivering digital solutions for an impressive list of global brands, including Toyota Motor Sales, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Hyundai, Marie Claire, Bermuda Department of Tourism and Mazda. Shiva has over twelve years of experience in technical design and architecture of object-oriented systems and client/server applications. He has a versatile technology background and is an expert in creating technical architecture that involves integration of multiple technologies and creation of highly scalable systems utilizing industry-proven technology stacks. Shiva is proficient in a variety of programming languages, content management systems, web/application servers and open source APIs/platforms. He is also well versed in web design, project planning, information architecture, usability and search engine optimization. Shiva has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India and a master's degree in computer science from Long Island University, New York. Inspiration & Passion Shiva is passionate about music, mathematics and technology. He believes that solving complex business problems requires the abstract and rigorous reasoning of mathematics combined with the simplicity and minimalism shown in the evolution of compositions from Bach to Mozart to Beethoven. Shiva applies these principles to create best-in-class technology strategies and solutions for iCrossing’s clients. When he’s not in front of one of his many digital devices, which is quite rare, Shiva puts on his Shure headphones and falls into a state of deep trance. Linked In Profile Follow on Twitter Share | Email Related Content News | Sep. 17, 2014 | Mr Web iCrossing Launches Segment-based Content Service BLOG | Sep. 16, 2014 | Great Finds ResponsiveAi: Audience-Based Approach to Web Design Shiva Vannavada PRESS RELEASES | Sep. 16, 2014 iCrossing Introduces ResponsiveAi, a Breakthrough Web Design Tool that Serves Site Content Based on Audience Profiles BLOG | Aug. 04, 2014 | Great Finds How iCrossing & Mitsubishi used Digital to Re-Establish an Iconic Brand Bill Connolly Insight Paper | Aug. 04, 2014 Responsive Design: How to Weave Content into an Adaptive Framework Executive | Account | Discipline Matt Gross VP, Search Media Operations Doug Platts VP, Search Strategy Stephen Thompson EVP, Executive Creative Director Steven Knapp SVP, Global Operations & Partnerships Darren Prock SVP, Delivery Management Anne Keenan Vice President, Strategy Karen Pate VP, Content Strategy Paramjeet Sanghera SVP, Technology Services Steven Spieczny Vice President, Business Development - Western Region Ellen Corrigan Vice President, Search Strategy Aaron Horowitz Vice President, Business Development - Eastern Region Constance DeCherney Head of the iCrossing Collaboratory Agency A digital agency built to build connected brands. Join the Connectedness Conversation > Learn about our company > Work Guided by insights. Driven by passion. Measured by results. See our reel > Check out our portfolio > Feeds Press Release: Sep 16 | iCrossing Launches ResponsiveAi Blog: Sep 16 | An Audience-Based Approach to Web Design News: Sep 10 | iCrossing Brings Kenshoo into the Fold Events: Sep 30 | OMMA Display at Advertising Week Contact Follow Copyright © 2014, iCrossing, Inc., a Hearst Company Confidential and Proprietary | Site Map | Privacy Policy