Sriram Sankaran
About Sriram Sankaran
Sriram Sankaran serves as the Director of Engineering for Subscription Lifecycle Services at Adobe, where he leads a team of over 70 engineers in developing a micro-service based distributed system for the company's e-Commerce subscription platform. With a background in Computer Science and extensive experience in engineering leadership, he has been instrumental in supporting Adobe's transition to a subscription-based business model.
Work at Adobe
Sriram Sankaran has served as the Director of Engineering for Subscription Lifecycle Services at Adobe since 2019. In this role, he leads a team responsible for developing a micro-service based distributed system that underpins Adobe's e-Commerce subscription platform. His work focuses on creating a scalable platform that supports Adobe's substantial business, which exceeds $20 billion. Sankaran manages a diverse team of over 70 engineers and contractors located in San Jose, San Francisco, and India, ensuring efficient collaboration and project execution.
Education and Expertise
Sriram Sankaran holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Sam Houston State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at PSG College of Technology from 1988 to 1991. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to specialize in developing business-critical platforms, particularly in entitlement and provisioning management for Adobe's creative, marketing, and document clouds.
Background
Sriram Sankaran has extensive experience in engineering leadership prior to his tenure at Adobe. He worked at Affirmed Networks as Vice President of Engineering from 2016 to 2019, and at CommScope (formerly Airvana Networks) as VP of Engineering from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Manager at Sycamore Networks from 1999 to 2005. This diverse background in engineering management has contributed to his ability to lead large teams and drive significant technological initiatives.
Achievements
Sriram Sankaran played a key role in Adobe's transition to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, which involved implementing a subscription-based business approach. His leadership in building scalable and reliable systems has been instrumental in supporting Adobe's growth and operational efficiency. His focus on developing robust platforms has positioned Adobe to effectively manage its subscription services across various product lines.