Vishal Swarankar
About Vishal Swarankar
Vishal Swarankar serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Prophecy.io, bringing extensive experience in engineering leadership and project management. He has a background in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and has held various engineering roles at notable companies including 8kpc Inc., ThoughtSpot, and nVidia Corporation.
Current Role at Prophecy
Vishal Swarankar serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Prophecy.io, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads the development of innovative solutions. His responsibilities include managing engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. His leadership is characterized by a focus on maintaining a low attrition rate and fostering a productive work environment.
Previous Experience at Prophecy
Prior to his current role, Vishal worked at Prophecy.io as an Architect from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to the design and implementation of engineering solutions. His experience at Prophecy has equipped him with insights into the company's operations and strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Swarankar earned his B.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in engineering and product development. He possesses deep expertise in developing systems that utilize containers, Dockers, and Kubernetes across various cloud environments.
Career Background
Vishal has a diverse career spanning multiple roles in engineering leadership. He began his career at nVidia Corporation as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2008. He then joined Guavus Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer for nine months in 2009. His tenure at 8kpc Inc. included various positions, culminating in his role as Director of Engineering from 2014 to 2016 and later as Vice President of Engineering from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements in Engineering Leadership
Vishal Swarankar has a proven track record of maintaining a close to zero attrition rate while delivering multiple products and proofs of concept. He demonstrates strong adaptability and problem-solving skills, successfully delivering projects even with ambiguous requirements. His leadership has been instrumental in driving teams and products from inception to acquisition.