Arun Vijayraghavan
About Arun Vijayraghavan
Arun Vijayraghavan is a Principal Product Manager at PingCAP, specializing in TiDB Cloud. He has extensive experience in product management and software engineering, having previously held senior roles at Couchbase, Vistra Energy, and other companies.
Work at PingCAP
Arun Vijayraghavan currently serves as Principal Product Manager for TiDB Cloud at PingCAP, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the Ecosystem Integrations and Data Services for TiDB Cloud, focusing on developing partner solutions with major cloud providers such as AWS and GCP. His responsibilities include defining product requirements, managing the product backlog, and ensuring effective resource allocation. Arun collaborates with marketing teams to execute go-to-market strategies for launching and promoting TiDB Cloud products.
Previous Experience
Before joining PingCAP, Arun Vijayraghavan worked at Couchbase as Principal Product Manager from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineering Manager at Vistra Energy from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Solutions Architect at Tekzenit - Ambit Energy, Senior Solutions Consultant at TGI Fridays, and IT Consultant positions at Carlson Restaurants Worldwide and H.D. Vest Financial Services. Arun has a diverse background in software engineering and product management across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Arun Vijayraghavan has a strong educational background in physics and information technology. He earned a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Madras and a Master's in Information Technology from the University of Allahabad. Additionally, he obtained a Master's in Physics from the University of Madras and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing from The University of Texas at Austin in 2021. His expertise includes defining product requirements, cross-functional collaboration, and measuring product performance.
Career Development
Arun's career spans over two decades, beginning with his role as a Programmer at Insoft in 2000. He has progressed through various positions, including Senior Software Engineer at J&B Software and Satyam Computers, and IT Consultant roles at Clark Consulting and Carlson Restaurants Worldwide. His experience encompasses a range of responsibilities, from software engineering to product management, showcasing his adaptability and growth within the technology sector.