Mahesh Chukkapali
About Mahesh Chukkapali
Mahesh Chukkapali serves as the Chief Operating Officer at HackerOne, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles at Google and Palo Alto Networks, bringing extensive experience in managing global transformations and nurturing diverse teams.
Work at HackerOne
Mahesh Chukkapali serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HackerOne, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees various departments, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Community, Customer Success, Strategy, and Operations. His leadership focuses on driving the company's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. Chukkapali's experience in managing global transformations and nurturing a multicultural workforce contributes to HackerOne's mission of improving security through collaboration.
Previous Experience at Google
Chukkapali has a significant tenure at Google, where he held multiple leadership roles over several years. He served as Senior Director of Google Technical Services from 2017 to 2019 and as Director of New Product Solutions for the Americas from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was the Director of Global Mobile Sales Operations from 2010 to 2011 and the Director of Strategy & Incubation for Google Cloud from 2013 to 2016. His roles involved managing sales operations and product strategies across various regions.
Experience at Palo Alto Networks
Before joining HackerOne, Mahesh Chukkapali worked at Palo Alto Networks as Senior Vice President of Go-To-Market for Cloud Delivered Security Services from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance the company's market presence in cloud security solutions. His leadership contributed to the growth and expansion of Palo Alto Networks' service offerings during his tenure.
Educational Background
Chukkapali holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at Wayne State University from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, completing his studies there from 2002 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business management.
Leadership and Expertise
Mahesh Chukkapali has extensive experience in managing end-to-end profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and leading global transformations. He has a proven track record of incubating and scaling new businesses, demonstrating his capability in strategic growth. Chukkapali is recognized for his ability to build and lead high-performing global teams, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.