Venkat Venkataraman
About Venkat Venkataraman
Venkat Venkataraman serves as the VP of Engineering - Video at RingCentral and has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as Hopin, Vonage, and Nielsen. He possesses extensive experience in software development, data engineering, and machine learning, and currently contributes to the SFSU Big Data Certificate Program as an advisory board member.
Work at RingCentral
Venkat Venkataraman serves as the VP of Engineering - Video at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he plays a crucial part in the company's leadership in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). He manages the Video Engineering organization, leading a geographically diverse team with members located in the USA, Spain, Bulgaria, India, and China. His responsibilities include overseeing software development and engineering initiatives that enhance RingCentral's video communication capabilities.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Prior to his current role, Venkataraman held several significant engineering leadership positions. He was the VP of Engineering at Hopin from 2021 to 2023 and served as the Senior Director of Engineering at Nielsen from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Vonage (previously Tokbox), where he worked as Director of Engineering - Cloud Platform and Head of Core Engineering. His tenure at CA, Inc. included positions as Global Technical Lead and Principal Software Engineer, contributing to his extensive background in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Venkataraman earned a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience in leading high-performance teams in software development, data engineering, and machine learning. His technical expertise is complemented by his leadership roles across various organizations, where he has successfully managed diverse teams and complex engineering projects.
Advisory Role at San Francisco State University
Since 2020, Venkataraman has been a member of the Advisory Board for the Big Data Certificate Program at San Francisco State University. In this capacity, he provides insights and guidance on curriculum development and industry trends, contributing to the educational framework that prepares students for careers in data engineering and analytics.