Samba Potla
About Samba Potla
Samba Potla is a Co-Founder of GLIDER.ai and Edulastic, with a background in software engineering and architecture. He has over two decades of experience in the technology sector, focusing on improving hiring processes through AI-driven solutions.
Work at Glider
Samba Potla serves as Co-Founder at Glider.ai, a role he has held since 2020. Glider is an AI-powered evaluation engine designed to improve the quality of talent in hiring processes. The platform aims to enhance transparency in the hiring ecosystem, catering to enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and recruitment agencies. Under his leadership, Glider has focused on creating a sustainable pipeline of vetted candidates, ensuring that organizations can make informed hiring decisions.
Previous Experience
Before co-founding Glider, Samba Potla held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Satyam Computers from 2001 to 2006. Following this, he served as a Senior Tech Lead at Corelogic Dorado from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to Ness Technologies, where he worked as a Senior Architect from 2009 to 2011 in Bangalore, India. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in software engineering and leadership.
Education and Expertise
Samba Potla obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Baptla Engineering, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, earning a Masters of Engineering from 1997 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Co-Founder at Edulastic
In addition to his role at Glider, Samba Potla is also a Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Edulastic, a position he has held since 2015. Edulastic focuses on providing assessment solutions for educational institutions. His work at Edulastic complements his efforts at Glider, as both roles involve enhancing systems for evaluation and assessment in different sectors.