Susmitha Akula Vakkalanka
About Susmitha Akula Vakkalanka
Susmitha Akula Vakkalanka serves as the VP of Marketing at Opsera, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Intel Corporation, Jumpshot Inc, and Ooyala. She holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration and has published articles on CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps.
Current Role at Opsera
Susmitha Akula Vakkalanka serves as the VP of Marketing at Opsera since 2021. In this role, she leads marketing initiatives and strategies to enhance the company's presence in the market. Her experience in the tech industry informs her approach to marketing, focusing on innovative solutions and customer engagement.
Previous Experience at Opsera
Prior to her current position, Susmitha worked at Opsera as a Marketing Consultant, focusing on strategy and execution from 2020 to 2021. This role allowed her to contribute to the company's marketing strategies and operational execution, leveraging her extensive background in product marketing.
Professional Background in Technology Marketing
Susmitha has a robust background in technology marketing, having held various positions at notable companies. She was the VP of Marketing at Jumpshot Inc from 2018 to 2020 and served as Head of Product Marketing at Ooyala from 2015 to 2017. Her experience at Intel Corporation spans multiple roles, including Sr. Product Marketing Manager and Software Technical Marketing Manager.
Educational Qualifications
Susmitha holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Andhra University. Additionally, she has participated in Seth Godin's Marketing Seminar, enhancing her marketing acumen.
Contributions to DevOps and CI/CD
Susmitha writes about CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps, sharing insights through published articles. She has participated in discussions such as the CI/CD Trends CrowdChat and is involved in democratizing DevOps by promoting integrated tool choices and no-code pipeline automation.