Ashok Sakthivel
About Ashok Sakthivel
Ashok Sakthivel is the Director of Software Engineering at Barracuda in Bengaluru, India, with extensive experience in network and cloud security.
Director Software Engineering at Barracuda
Ashok Sakthivel is currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Barracuda in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he oversees various software development initiatives, focusing on enhancing Barracuda's security solutions. His responsibilities include leading engineering teams, ensuring project deliverables, and driving innovation in software practices. This position leverages his comprehensive expertise in software engineering and network security.
Engineering Manager at Cisco
From 2012 to 2022, Ashok Sakthivel held significant managerial roles at Cisco in Bengaluru. Initially, he served as an Engineering Manager for Cisco Cloud Security for seven years, leading teams in developing cloud-based security solutions. Subsequently, he managed Cisco SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) projects from 2019 to 2022, focusing on integrating networking and security functions via cloud-delivered services. His tenure at Cisco highlighted his leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex security challenges.
Previous Roles in Network Security and Engineering
Before his tenure at Cisco, Ashok Sakthivel gathered extensive experience in network security and engineering. He worked as a Sr. QA Engineer in Network Security at Hewlett-Packard from 2010 to 2012 and as a Sr. Network Security Engineer at IBM from 2008 to 2010, both in Bangalore. Additionally, he served as an Information Security Analyst at Affiliated Computer Services for a year, and as a Network Security Engineer at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and HCL Infosystems Ltd. His cumulative experience in these roles provided him with a robust foundation in network security practices.
Education in Information Technology
Ashok Sakthivel completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology from the University of Madras between 2002 and 2004. His academic background laid the groundwork for his extensive career in software engineering and network security. The degree equipped him with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills, contributing significantly to his professional development.
Technical Expertise and Initiatives
Ashok Sakthivel possesses comprehensive knowledge in several critical areas of technology and security, including SASE/SSE, Firewalls, Email Security (both On-Premises and Cloud), Web Security (both On-Premises and Cloud), and Threat Analysis. He is proficient in microservices architecture, full-stack development (using C/C++, Perl, Python, Java/GO), RESTful APIs, Kafka, and both RDBMS & NoSQL databases. He led the transition of monolithic applications to microservices-based architecture and championed calculated risk-taking for agility and innovation. Additionally, he spearheaded an internship program in partnership with colleges to attract promising young talent.