2 things that Walmart’s EVP of Global Tech Platforms looks for in engineers during hiring

Walmart’s executive VP of Global Tech Platforms, Sravana Karnati, has revealed the two primary traits he looks for while hiring engineers. In a statement to Business Insider, Karnati said that while hiring engineers, he looks “for the fundamentals and ability to learn.” The Indian-origin executive of the US-based retail major, who has over 25 years of leadership experience at companies including Amazon and Disney, said that he has “never hired a candidate for specific knowledge.” However, he emphasised the importance of candidates possessing domain expertise. According to the executive, anyone in a technical position, including project managers, must understand the architecture, dependencies, and associated risks of their work.