Munendra Chevuru
About Munendra Chevuru
Munendra Chevuru serves as the Associate Vice President at HighRadius, bringing extensive experience in engineering and technology management. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Freshworks and Cognizant, and he specializes in cloud-native DevOps and microservices architectures.
Current Role at HighRadius
Munendra Chevuru serves as Associate Vice President at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing key initiatives and driving the development of the Collections product, which is recognized as one of the fastest-growing solutions in the Order to Cash (O2C) market. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining HighRadius, Munendra Chevuru held various roles at Freshworks, including Senior Director of Engineering (Platforms) from 2021 to 2023 and Director of Engineering from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as a Senior Engineering Manager and Staff Engineer at Freshworks from 2016 to 2018. His experience includes leading engineering teams and managing product development cycles, which significantly contributed to the company's growth.
Educational Background
Munendra Chevuru earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Sri Venkateswara University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from 2005 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in engineering and technology.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Munendra Chevuru has extensive expertise in cloud-native DevOps and microservices architectures, utilizing AWS web services and Databricks. He is proficient in event streaming platforms such as Kafka and Pulsar, as well as real-time distributed OLAP datastores like Pinot, Druid, and Clickhouse. This technical knowledge supports his role in developing innovative solutions and enhancing engineering processes.
Experience with Startups and Mentorship
Munendra Chevuru has a track record of working with early-stage startups, helping them achieve significant annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth, particularly in the range of 0-10 million USD. He emphasizes mentoring engineers to develop leadership skills and focuses on creating long-term vision and strategy for engineering teams, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.