Shashank Pabrai
About Shashank Pabrai
Shashank Pabrai is a Regional Director at Acquia, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in software development and project management, having previously held positions at Cisco and Interra Information Technologies.
Work at Acquia
Shashank Pabrai has served as Regional Director at Acquia since 2015. In this role, he manages partner relationships and joint delivery initiatives. He focuses on enabling global delivery within the Acquia Professional Services organization, covering regions including the US, EMEA, and APJ. Pabrai specializes in leading large-scale digital experience projects on Acquia Cloud platforms, utilizing Drupal CMS. He has led over 100 Drupal CMS engagements for major global brands and Fortune 500 enterprises.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Shashank Pabrai worked at Cisco in various roles from 2000 to 2008. He began as a Software Engineer, where he contributed for five years. He then transitioned to the role of Technical Project Manager for one year, followed by a position as Manager of Software Development for two years. All positions were based in San Jose, California, where he gained extensive experience in software development and project management.
Leadership Role at Interra Information Technologies
From 2011 to 2014, Shashank Pabrai held the position of Director of Engineering at Interra Information Technologies. During his three years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading teams in San Jose, California. His leadership contributed to the development and execution of various technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Shashank Pabrai studied at several institutions, earning a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Purdue University, completed from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he attended Stanford University for a year from 2006 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in business management, software development, and digital experience projects.
Background and Early Career
Shashank Pabrai's early career includes a brief role as an Information Security Consultant at SAIC in 1999. He also attended The Mother's International School and Carmel School Kuwait, which laid the foundation for his academic and professional journey. His diverse background in technology and management has shaped his career trajectory in the software and digital services industry.