Vasudeva Ramachandra
About Vasudeva Ramachandra
Vasudeva Ramachandra serves as the Executive Vice President of Engineering at BrightTALK, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having held various roles at companies such as Cisco Systems and Lucent Technologies, and has a strong educational background in engineering and business analysis.
Current Role at BrightTALK
Vasudeva Ramachandra currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Engineering at BrightTALK, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and plays a significant part in developing standards and procedures to ensure consistent quality in engineering outputs. He is also responsible for recommending technological developments and improvements to enhance operational efficiency within the organization. His leadership is instrumental in shaping the engineering team's direction and performance.
Previous Experience at BrightTALK
Before his current role, Vasudeva Ramachandra held several positions at BrightTALK. He worked as the Director of Software Engineering from 2016 to 2017 and as the Integration Architect from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to preparing and optimizing budgets for engineering projects and was involved in recruitment activities to strengthen the engineering team. His experience at BrightTALK spans over five years, during which he has played a key role in various engineering initiatives.
Career Background
Vasudeva Ramachandra has a diverse career spanning multiple companies and roles. He worked at Cisco Systems as a Solutions Architect from 2000 to 2014, where he gained extensive experience in engineering solutions. Prior to that, he spent eight months at Lucent Technologies as a Software Engineer in 2000. His career reflects a strong foundation in engineering and management across different organizations and roles.
Education and Qualifications
Vasudeva Ramachandra holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Mysore, which he completed from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining a Professional Certificate in Business Analysis from The George Washington University School of Business, studying there from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and business aspects of engineering.
International Experience
Vasudeva Ramachandra has significant experience managing engineering teams across three countries: the UK, USA, and India. This international exposure has equipped him with a broad perspective on engineering practices and team dynamics in different cultural contexts. His ability to navigate diverse work environments contributes to his effectiveness as a leader in the global engineering landscape.