Manish Kamra
About Manish Kamra
Manish Kamra serves as the Group Vice President of Engineering at N-able, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership, he has previously worked at notable companies such as Hootsuite, Wind River, and BlackBerry.
Work at N-able
Manish Kamra serves as the Group Vice President of Engineering at N-able, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and driving innovation within the company. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he contributes to N-able's strategic initiatives and technology advancements.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining N-able, Kamra worked at Hootsuite as the Senior Vice President of Software Development from 2021 to 2022. He has also held significant positions at Wind River as Sr Director of Engineering for IoT from 2014 to 2017, and at BlackBerry in various roles including Sr Program Manager and Director of Software Development from 2009 to 2014. His career includes experience at RedKnee, Wipro Systems, and Nortel Networks.
Education and Expertise
Kamra holds an Executive MBA from the University of Ottawa, which he completed between 2002 and 2004. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications from Mangalore University from 1990 to 1994. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in software development, agile methodologies, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Leadership and Team Management
Kamra has a proven track record in leading teams through significant market and technology disruptions. He has extensive experience in building and managing geographically diverse teams across multiple countries, including Canada, the US, India, and several European nations. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and effective communication across different cultures.
Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise
Kamra possesses significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, including the evaluation, acquisition, merging, and integration of companies. This experience is complemented by his ability to leverage partnerships to establish near-shore and off-shore software development centers in various countries, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation.