Sridhar Appakondu
About Sridhar Appakondu
Sridhar Appakondu serves as the Vice President of Solutions and Portfolio Management at Sandvine, bringing extensive experience in telecommunications and technology. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas and has a strong background in LTE protocols, Big Data analytics, and cloud solutions.
Current Role at Sandvine
Sridhar Appakondu currently serves as the Vice President of Solutions & Portfolio Management at Sandvine, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives. His leadership focuses on integrating technical expertise with market needs to enhance product offerings. His tenure at Sandvine follows a previous role as Senior Director of Product Management & Strategy in Big Data Analytics, where he contributed significantly to the company's analytics capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Sridhar Appakondu has an extensive educational background, having earned an MBA in Marketing and Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Software Engineering and Databases, from The University of Texas at Arlington, completed in 1996. Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies at Bangalore University from 1990 to 1994. His academic qualifications support his in-depth technical expertise in various telecommunications technologies, including LTE protocols, VoLTE, and FTTX.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at Sandvine, Sridhar Appakondu worked at NETSCOUT as Director of Product Management & Strategy, focusing on Cloud, NFV, and Big Data Analytics from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes developing monitoring solutions for public cloud environments such as AWS and Azure. He has over four years of international experience in the APAC region within the telecommunications industry, which has equipped him with a global perspective on market dynamics and customer needs.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Sridhar Appakondu possesses a strong technical foundation in various telecommunications technologies, including OpenStack, NFV/SDN, and Service Function Chaining. His expertise extends to building Big Data services and customer assurance solutions, emphasizing geolocation, predictive analytics, and self-service analytics. He has a deep understanding of telecom data warehouse architecture and business intelligence development, which supports his ability to manage large-scale development projects across multiple continents.
Achievements in Telecommunications
Throughout his career, Sridhar Appakondu has specialized in facilitating corporate integrations and building partnerships within the telecommunications sector. His work has involved outsourcing operations, applications, and services, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and strategic growth. His leadership in product management and strategy has led to the successful implementation of innovative solutions that address complex industry challenges.