Vivek Hebbar
About Vivek Hebbar
Vivek Hebbar serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Adobe, where he has significantly contributed to the development of Acrobat Web and Adobe Sign. His work includes enhancing document workflows, advocating for security measures, and driving innovation through new features and partner integrations.
Current Role at Adobe
Vivek Hebbar serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Adobe, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives for Document Cloud. His leadership has been recognized with a promotion to Senior Director in 2020, reflecting his significant contributions to the organization. Hebbar's work focuses on enhancing document workflows and integrating advanced features across various Adobe platforms.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Before his current role, Vivek Hebbar held multiple positions at Adobe. He worked as a Director of Engineering from 2015 to 2018 and as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2008 to 2015, both based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout his tenure, he played a key role in expanding Adobe Sign's capabilities through partner integrations with major platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
Educational Background
Vivek Hebbar completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Technology in Computer Science from the University of Hyderabad, where he studied from 1993 to 1995. This educational foundation has supported his career in engineering and technology.
Innovations and Contributions
Hebbar has led several innovative projects at Adobe, including the transformation of Acrobat Web into a connected hub for document workflows. He launched a 'one-click' conversion service aimed at enhancing the SEO funnel through pdf.new and sign.new. Additionally, he developed a document insights platform that powers features like smart search. His advocacy for a security-first approach has also been a significant aspect of his contributions.
Community Support Initiatives
During the initial COVID-19 lockdown, Vivek Hebbar provided free access to document creation and sharing tools to support customers. This initiative demonstrated his commitment to community support and the importance of accessible technology during challenging times.