Ashutosh G.
About Ashutosh G.
Ashutosh G. serves as the VP of Engineering for Platform Infrastructure at Planet DDS, having previously held senior roles at Snap Inc., GoDaddy, Amazon, and Microsoft. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Work at Planet DDS
Ashutosh G. currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering for Platform Infrastructure at Planet DDS. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's engineering efforts and infrastructure development. His role focuses on enhancing the platform's capabilities and ensuring robust infrastructure support for the organization.
Previous Experience at Snap Inc.
Before joining Planet DDS, Ashutosh G. worked at Snap Inc. as a Senior Manager and General Manager of Infrastructure. His tenure lasted for one year, from 2019 to 2020, in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he oversaw infrastructure projects and contributed to the company's operational efficiency.
Career at GoDaddy
Ashutosh G. was employed at GoDaddy as Senior Director of eCommerce Platform and Infrastructure from 2020 to 2024. During his four years in the Greater Seattle Area, he played a significant role in managing the eCommerce platform and enhancing the infrastructure to support business operations.
Education and Expertise
Ashutosh G. holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and infrastructure development across various technology companies.
Experience at Microsoft
Ashutosh G. has a notable history with Microsoft, where he worked in various roles from 2002 to 2014. His positions included Developer for SQL Server, Development Lead for SharePoint/Office 365, and Development Manager for OneNote Storage and Indexing. He contributed to significant projects, including the development of the storage and indexing API for Microsoft OneNote and the creation of data analytics features in Microsoft Office 365.
Role at Amazon
At Amazon, Ashutosh G. served as a Senior Software Development Manager for AWS Aurora from 2014 to 2019. He played a key role in building the Aurora PostgreSQL database, contributing to its development and success within the AWS ecosystem.