Puneet Kalra
About Puneet Kalra
Puneet Kalra serves as the Director of Release Management at Cyberhaven, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in software quality assurance and release management, he has previously worked at Malwarebytes and Symantec in various roles over a span of nearly two decades.
Work at Cyberhaven
Puneet Kalra has been serving as the Director of Release Management at Cyberhaven since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the release lifecycle of cloud-based Data Detection and Response offerings. His focus is on ensuring high release predictability and reliability in software projects, which is crucial for maintaining the quality and performance of Cyberhaven's products.
Previous Experience at Malwarebytes
Before joining Cyberhaven, Puneet Kalra held multiple positions at Malwarebytes. He worked as the Director of Software Quality Engineering from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as a Software QA Manager from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at Malwarebytes spanned four years, during which he contributed to enhancing software quality assurance processes.
Experience at Symantec
Puneet Kalra's career includes significant experience at Symantec, where he worked from 2004 to 2014. He began as an intern and progressed through various roles, ultimately becoming the Manager of SQA Engineering. His time at Symantec provided him with a solid foundation in software quality assurance and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Puneet Kalra studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1999 to 2003. He also completed a certificate program in UNIX System Administration in 2003. His educational background complements his expertise in managing release lifecycles and building teams focused on Scrum methodologies.
Skills in Software Quality Assurance
Puneet Kalra possesses strong skills in critical thinking and troubleshooting within the software quality assurance domain. His experience includes managing teams and ensuring the reliability of software releases, which is essential for successful project outcomes in the tech industry.