Gautam Prabhu
About Gautam Prabhu
Gautam Prabhu is the Chief Technology Officer at Opentrons Labworks Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as PagerDuty, Zendesk, and PowerReviews, and he holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Current Role at Opentrons Labworks Inc.
Gautam Prabhu serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2023. In this role, he oversees the technological direction of the company, focusing on innovation and product development in the field of laboratory automation. His leadership aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive advancements in lab technologies.
Previous Experience at PagerDuty
Gautam Prabhu held multiple positions at PagerDuty. He served as the Head of Engineering for 9 months in 2022 to 2023, where he was responsible for engineering leadership. Prior to that, he worked as Vice President of Engineering - Product Delivery from 2018 to 2019 and then as Vice President of Engineering - Product Delivery and Infrastructure from 2019 to 2022. His roles involved overseeing engineering teams and driving product delivery strategies.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Gautam Prabhu began his career as a Software Engineer at GSI Commerce from 2001 to 2002. He then worked at Sun Microsystems from 2003 to 2005, gaining experience in software development. Following that, he transitioned to PowerReviews, where he served as Vice President of Engineering from 2005 to 2011, leading engineering efforts and team management.
Education in Computer Science
Gautam Prabhu studied at Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. His education provided a strong foundation in technology and software engineering, contributing to his subsequent career in various engineering leadership roles.
Experience at Zendesk
Gautam Prabhu worked at Zendesk in various capacities. He served as Director of Engineering from 2011 to 2015, followed by a role as Vice President of Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Zendesk involved managing engineering teams and contributing to product development initiatives.