Dhruv Kulshrestha
About Dhruv Kulshrestha
Dhruv Kulshrestha is an Engineering Manager at Cohere Health, with a background in software engineering and management spanning over a decade. He has held significant roles at Workday and MobiTV, focusing on team empowerment and innovation.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Dhruv Kulshrestha serves as an Engineering Manager at Cohere Health since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and projects, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and autonomy. His leadership style emphasizes team growth through empowerment and empathy, ensuring that team members are supported in their professional development.
Previous Experience at Workday
Before joining Cohere Health, Dhruv worked at Workday for eight years, from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure, he held positions as a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineering Manager. His experience at Workday involved leading software development initiatives and managing engineering teams, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Early Career at MobiTV
Dhruv began his professional career at MobiTV, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His role involved developing software solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the company's offerings in the media streaming sector.
Internships and Initial Experience
Dhruv gained early experience through internships at TIBCO Software and San Francisco International Airport. He worked as a Software Developer Intern at TIBCO Software for four months in 2012 and at the San Francisco International Airport for six months in 2011. These positions provided him with foundational skills in software development and project collaboration.
Education and Certifications
Dhruv holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Software Engineering from San Jose State University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he is certified as a Professional Scrum Master I (PSM-I), demonstrating his knowledge in agile methodologies.