Charan Thota
About Charan Thota
Charan Thota is a Pre Sales Senior Solution Architect at Mirantis, specializing in guiding enterprise customers through production support for various cloud technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering.
Work at Mirantis
Charan Thota has been employed at Mirantis as a Pre-Sales Senior Solution Architect since 2021. In this role, he operates from Austin, Texas, and collaborates closely with sales and the Services Deal-Desk to develop solution proposals and statements of work. His responsibilities include guiding large enterprise customers through their production support needs across various platforms, including OpenStack, Azure, GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and RedHat ecosystem products. Charan plays a significant role in capturing customers' technical architecture and limitations through in-depth sessions with stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Charan Thota holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in guiding enterprise customers and contributing to product enhancements based on customer interactions and ecosystem observations.
Background
Charan Thota's educational journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. This foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his current role at Mirantis. His experience spans various cloud platforms and technologies, positioning him as a knowledgeable resource for enterprise customers seeking production support.
Achievements
In his role as Pre-Sales Senior Solution Architect, Charan Thota contributes to the prioritization and design of new product enhancements and features. He conducts competitive analysis on solution features and capabilities, providing valuable insights to product teams regarding feature parity and necessary enhancements. His work involves deep-dive sessions with stakeholders to understand current technical architectures and limitations, which informs the development of tailored solutions for customers.