Naren Nayak
About Naren Nayak
Naren Nayak serves as the Vice President of Customer and Developer Engineering at Ampere, bringing over 25 years of experience in software development and optimization. He has held various roles at Intel Corporation, including positions in performance architecture and cloud performance engineering.
Current Role at Ampere
Naren Nayak serves as the Vice President of Customer and Developer Engineering at Ampere. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's focus on cloud-native processors. In this role, he helps developers transition to Ampere's architecture, leveraging his extensive experience in software development and optimization.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
Naren Nayak has a significant history with Intel Corporation, where he worked for over 20 years in various roles. His positions included Sr. Technical Lead / Performance Architect, Sr. Cloud Performance Engineering Manager, and Engineering Manager. He also served as a Staff Software Engineer in Cloud Computing and a Sr. Software Developer, gaining expertise in performance benchmarking, optimization, and cloud computing.
Educational Background
Naren Nayak holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Expertise in Performance Engineering
Naren Nayak has over 25 years of experience in performance engineering, focusing on software and system-level tuning for cloud computing. His expertise includes performance benchmarking and optimization in media codecs, High Performance Computing, and user experience on tablets. He has a background in micro-architecture and performance analysis.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, Naren Nayak has led teams focused on software development and optimization across various usage models, including Client, Handheld, and Server/Cloud. His leadership experience spans multiple roles at Intel, where he managed engineering teams and drove performance initiatives.