Bhavani Shankar
About Bhavani Shankar
Bhavani Shankar is a developer with extensive experience in open-source projects, currently working at Ubuntu since 2010 and contributing to Debian since 2009. He has held various roles in notable companies such as Hewlett-Packard, MindTree, and MphasiS, and has a strong educational background in engineering and business management.
Work at Ubuntu
Bhavani Shankar has been a Developer at Ubuntu since 2010, contributing to the development of open-source software. His tenure at Ubuntu spans 14 years, during which he has engaged in various projects that align with his interests in open-source initiatives. He is based in Bangalore, where he continues to enhance the Ubuntu platform.
Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Bhavani Shankar worked at Hewlett-Packard as a Hypervisor Developer from 2013 to 2014. His role involved developing hypervisor technologies, contributing to the company's efforts in virtualization solutions. This position was held in the Bengaluru Area, India, for a duration of one year.
Contributions to Debian
Since 2009, Bhavani Shankar has been a Contributor to Debian, a prominent open-source operating system. His involvement spans 15 years and reflects his commitment to open-source projects. He continues to contribute while based in Bengaluru, India.
Educational Background
Bhavani Shankar has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering from 2005 to 2010. He also holds two Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, one in Marketing/Marketing Management from 2011 to 2013 and another in Finance from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he completed the Company Secretary program at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India from 2014 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Bhavani Shankar held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as an Engineer at MindTree from 2011 to 2013 and as a Software Developer at MphasiS from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Consultant at Accion Labs from 2014 to 2018. His professional journey reflects a strong foundation in software development and consulting.