Vijay Kakadia
About Vijay Kakadia
Vijay Kakadia is an experienced software engineer based in San Jose, California, with over 18 years in the fields of software engineering and cybersecurity. He has held positions at notable companies such as Nortel, Sun Microsystems, Palo Alto Networks, and currently Avocado Systems Inc.
Work at Avocado Systems Inc.
Vijay Kakadia has been working at Avocado Systems Inc. since 2016. In his role in the Engineering department, he focuses on developing solutions that enhance security measures for enterprises. His extensive background in cybersecurity and software engineering contributes to the company's mission of providing robust security solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Avocado Systems Inc., Vijay Kakadia held significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at Palo Alto Networks as a Principal Software Engineer from 2009 to 2016, where he contributed to various security projects. Prior to that, he was a Software Engineer at Nortel from 2005 to 2009, gaining valuable experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Kakadia holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Gujarat University and a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles, which he applies in his specialization areas of cybersecurity, cloud security, and enterprise security.
Background in Silicon Valley Tech Community
Based in San Jose, California, Vijay Kakadia actively contributes to the tech community in Silicon Valley. His involvement in this dynamic environment allows him to stay updated on industry trends and collaborate with other professionals in the field of cybersecurity and software engineering.
Internship Experience at Sun Microsystems
Vijay Kakadia gained early industry experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Sun Microsystems in 2005. During this four-month internship, he developed foundational skills in software engineering, which paved the way for his subsequent career in the tech industry.