Ravi Dankanikote

Chief Growth Officer

In this role, Ravi is responsible for setting and executing Peraton’s enterprise growth strategy, driving business development across all markets, building strategic customer relationships, and aligning the company’s capabilities to solve mission-critical problems while delivering long-term value.

With more than 30 years of experience in the federal contracting space, Ravi is known for his ability to solve complex customer problems while driving meaningful, measurable value for the business.

Prior to joining Peraton, he held senior executive roles at SAIC and CACI International, where he consistently built high-performing teams, led multibillion-dollar pipelines, and transformed growth cultures to align with enterprise goals. Ravi’s approach is rooted in understanding customer missions, leveraging data to guide decisions, and creating long-term value through strategic, mission-focused growth.

Ravi recently served on the Washington chapter of NDIA board of directors, Executive Mosaic, WashingtonExec’s Business Council, AFCEA, and several other nonprofits.

Ravi holds a Master of Science degree in computer science from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from R V College of Engineering in Bangalore, India.

At-a-glance

More than 30 years of experience in the federal contracting space

Previously held senior executive roles at SAIC and CACI International

Recently served on the Washington chapter of NDIA board of directors