Sridhar Kuppanna
About Sridhar Kuppanna
Sridhar Kuppanna serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2020. He has an extensive background in software engineering, with previous roles at Sonus and a solid educational foundation in computer science.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Sridhar Kuppanna serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's engineering strategies and initiatives for four years. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and leading teams to enhance Ribbon's product offerings.
Previous Experience at Ribbon Communications
Before his current role, Kuppanna was the Senior Director of Engineering at Ribbon Communications from 2017 to 2020. During this three-year tenure, he focused on engineering leadership and project management, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.
Career at Sonus Networks
Kuppanna has extensive experience at Sonus Networks, where he worked in various engineering roles from 2001 to 2017. He started as a Principal Software Engineer from 2001 to 2008, then progressed to Senior Manager of Software Engineering from 2009 to 2013, and later served as Director of Software Engineering from 2014 to 2017. His roles involved significant contributions to software development and engineering management.
Education and Academic Background
Sridhar Kuppanna earned a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Alagappa University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Madras, studying from 1992 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering.