Shashank Balashankar
About Shashank Balashankar
Shashank Balashankar is the Director of Silicon Alliances at Canonical, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at Qualcomm and BlackBerry.
Work at Canonical
Shashank Balashankar currently holds the position of Director, Silicon Alliances at Canonical. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic partnerships and collaborations within the technology sector. His experience in managing alliances and partnerships is instrumental in driving Canonical's initiatives in the open-source software landscape.
Education and Expertise
Shashank Balashankar has a strong educational background in technology and business. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University. This combination of technical and managerial education equips him with a diverse skill set applicable in various roles within the tech industry.
Professional Background
Shashank Balashankar has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities in the technology sector. He began his career as an intern at BlackBerry in 2011, followed by a tenure at Qualcomm where he held multiple roles from Software Engineer to Product Lead/Senior Staff from 2011 to 2022. He also co-founded Berkeley StEP and worked as a Product Marketing Consultant at Incognia. His extensive experience spans several years and multiple locations, including the Greater San Diego Area and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Achievements at Qualcomm
During his time at Qualcomm, Shashank Balashankar progressed through several roles, starting as a Software Engineer and advancing to Staff Software Engineer and then Product Lead/Senior Staff. His work at Qualcomm lasted from 2011 to 2022, where he played a key role in various projects and product developments, contributing to the company's innovation in mobile technology.