Ashwin Baskaran
About Ashwin Baskaran
Ashwin Baskaran serves as the VP of Engineering at Mercury since 2024 and has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various technology companies, including VMware and Citrix.
Current Role at 0x
Ashwin Baskaran serves as the Vice President of Engineering at 0x, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving technical initiatives within the organization. His leadership contributes to the advancement of 0x's technology and product development strategies.
Previous Experience at Mercury
In 2024, Ashwin Baskaran joined Mercury as the Vice President of Engineering. His role involves leading engineering teams and managing projects that align with the company's objectives. His tenure at Mercury marks a significant addition to his extensive career in engineering leadership.
Professional Background in Engineering
Ashwin Baskaran has a diverse background in engineering, having worked at several prominent companies. He was a Member of Technical Staff at Hughes Network Systems from 1996 to 1998. He later held various engineering leadership roles at Citrix and VMware, including Senior Director of Engineering for Cloud and SD-WAN, and Head of Engineering for Secure Access Service Edge.
Education and Qualifications
Ashwin Baskaran holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Penn State University, which he completed from 1994 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, he participated in the Design Thinking Boot Camp at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2014.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Ashwin Baskaran has held various positions that demonstrate his growth in the engineering field. He worked as a Software Engineer at Fibex Systems and Cisco Systems before advancing to leadership roles at Caymas Systems and VMware. His experience spans over two decades, showcasing his expertise in software engineering and quality assurance.