Murali Padmanabhan
About Murali Padmanabhan
Murali Padmanabhan is the Director of Software Engineering at Arista Networks, Inc., with extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Murali Padmanabhan has been serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Arista Networks, Inc. since 2013. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has held this position for over a decade, contributing significantly to the company's software engineering advancements. His role involves overseeing software development projects, leading engineering teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Experience at QLogic
From 2011 to 2013, Murali Padmanabhan worked at QLogic as a Principal Engineer in Roseville, CA. During his two-year tenure, he was responsible for leading engineering initiatives, developing software solutions, and contributing to the overall technological direction of the company.
Tenure at Cisco Systems
Murali Padmanabhan served as a Manager of Software Development at Cisco Systems from 2008 to 2011. For three years, he managed software development teams, coordinated various projects, and played a crucial role in enhancing Cisco's software offerings.
Early Career Journey
Murali Padmanabhan began his career at Larsen and Toubro Ltd as a GET in Chennai, India, working from 1995 to 1996. He then moved to IBM, where he worked as a Design Engineer from 1996 to 1997. His subsequent roles included positions at Cirrus Logic / Sharewave Inc as a Senior Software Engineer from 1997 to 2003, and at Philips Semiconductors as an Architect and Site-Manager for the Wireless LAN Product Line from 2003 to 2005. Each of these roles contributed to his growth and expertise in software engineering and product management.
Educational Background
Murali Padmanabhan received his B Tech in Electronics from the College of Engineering Trivandrum, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational foundation in electronics has been instrumental in his extensive career in software engineering and management.