Ankur Somani
About Ankur Somani
Ankur Somani is the Head of Professional Services at Chronosphere, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in technical roles, including positions at Ambassador Labs and New Relic, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from UCLA and Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Chronosphere
Ankur Somani serves as the Head of Professional Services at Chronosphere, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on delivering high-quality professional services that enhance customer experience. His expertise in observability and performance monitoring is crucial for the success of the services offered. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the company's mission of providing advanced cloud-native observability solutions.
Previous Experience at Ambassador Labs
Before joining Chronosphere, Ankur Somani worked at Ambassador Labs as the Head of Solutions Engineering from 2021 to 2022. His tenure lasted for 10 months in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he was responsible for leading engineering solutions that aligned with customer needs, leveraging his technical background to drive success in the organization.
Career at New Relic, Inc.
Ankur Somani has held multiple positions at New Relic, Inc. He served as Sr. Director of Expert Services from 2020 to 2021 and previously as Director from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Manager in Expert Services from 2016 to 2018. His cumulative experience at New Relic spans over four years, during which he contributed to enhancing customer engagement and service delivery.
Background in Software Engineering
Ankur Somani began his career at Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007 and later as a Sr. Software Engineer from 2008 to 2013. His experience in software engineering laid the foundation for his technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. This background supports his leadership in technical roles across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Ankur Somani holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from UCLA, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2005. His educational background, combined with expertise in cloud technologies, SaaS, and database management systems, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the professional services sector.