For Veerendra Battula, technology has always been more than code or configurations—it has been a calling. “I’ve always believed that technology, when aligned with purpose, can profoundly change lives,” says Battula, a seasoned systems engineer whose latest venture, PupilDx, is gaining global traction for its promise to revolutionize early neurological diagnostics.

Born and raised in India and now based in the U.S., Battula is at the forefront of combining enterprise-grade infrastructure with human-centered innovation. His brainchild, PupilDx, is an AI-powered diagnostic platform that uses subtle pupil movement analysis to detect early neurological changes—non-invasively and in real-time.

“Neurological disorders often go undetected until it's too late. If we can identify signs early through something as accessible as eye movement, we can potentially save lives,” Battula explains. With testing and evaluation underway, the platform is on the brink of release, drawing attention from diagnostic labs, medical researchers, and global health organizations.

The technological depth behind PupilDx is no accident. Battula brings over a decade of experience in enterprise systems engineering, spanning Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris, AIX, and hybrid cloud architectures. “Whether it was managing high-availability clusters or building automation with Puppet and Ansible, every step prepared me for this moment,” he reflects.

As the industry shifted toward cloud-native solutions, Battula adapted swiftly, earning his AWS Solutions Architect certification and designing scalable, secure systems. “I’ve always had a dual focus—preserving the reliability of legacy systems while embracing the agility of modern infrastructure,” he says. This balance is crucial for digital health platforms that demand both precision and adaptability.

Security and compliance are at the heart of PupilDx. Battula has built secure environments with role-based access, robust monitoring tools like Nagios and Zabbix, and advanced intrusion detection systems such as Tripwire. “When handling health data, you’re not just protecting information—you’re safeguarding trust,” he adds.

Yet, it’s the mission-driven core of PupilDx that truly defines Battula’s journey. “I didn’t want to just build another tech product. I wanted to create something that serves humanity,” he says. Early showcases of the platform have sparked cross-border interest, and upcoming model trials are expected to validate its potential in real-world settings—from hospitals to research universities.

Veerendra Battula is part of a growing wave of engineers who view innovation through a human lens. His story underscores a powerful truth: when technology is grounded in empathy and driven by vision, it doesn’t just advance systems—it transforms society.