Sona Muthuvijayan
About Sona Muthuvijayan
Sona Muthuvijayan is the Director of Engineering at Newfront, having transitioned from an Engineering Manager role at Baxter International Inc. She has a strong background in software engineering, particularly in Android application development for the healthcare sector.
Work at Newfront
Sona Muthuvijayan serves as the Director of Engineering at Newfront, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing engineering practices and fostering collaboration among teams. Newfront, based in San Francisco, California, benefits from her extensive background in software development and engineering management.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Newfront, Sona Muthuvijayan worked as an Engineering Manager at Baxter International Inc. from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she managed engineering teams and projects, ensuring the successful delivery of healthcare technology solutions. Her career also includes significant positions at Voalte, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer and at Naviga as a Software Developer, where she gained valuable experience in software development and team leadership.
Software Development Background
Sona Muthuvijayan has a solid foundation in software development, having worked in various roles since 2007. She began her career as a Software Developer and Graduate Assistant at the University of Florida. Her experience includes positions at Microsoft, where she served as a Software Development Engineer in Test and an intern. Additionally, she has specialized in Android application development, particularly within the healthcare sector, creating applications that facilitate communication in hospital environments.
Education and Expertise
Sona Muthuvijayan holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, from 2002 to 2006. Furthermore, she has completed an Executive Certification in Business Administration from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, enhancing her leadership and management skills.