Thirumal Venkat
About Thirumal Venkat
Thirumal Venkat is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software engineering and development. He has worked at notable companies such as IBM and Rafay, specializing in OS/Kernel development, asynchronous socket programming, and backend system optimization.
Current Role at Rafay
Thirumal Venkat currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Rafay, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include managing software development processes and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
Previous Experience at Rafay
Thirumal Venkat has a history of working at Rafay, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 for 10 months and later as a Senior Lead Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023 for 2 years. His tenure at Rafay involved significant contributions to software engineering and development.
Experience at IBM India
Thirumal Venkat worked at IBM India Systems Development Lab for a total of 4 years. He began as an Associate Software Engineer from 2012 to 2013, then progressed to a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016. His work at IBM focused on software development, contributing to various projects during his time there.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Thirumal Venkat possesses a strong foundation in OS/Kernel development and has in-depth knowledge of asynchronous socket programming and security libraries such as OpenSSL and Kerberos. He is experienced in software-defined networking (SDN) technologies like OpenvSwitch and OpenFlow, and he has expertise in optimizing backend systems for performance and usability.
Educational Background
Thirumal Venkat studied at RV College of Engineering, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science and Engineering from 2008 to 2012. His education provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering and development.