Bill Havanki
About Bill Havanki
Bill Havanki is a Principal Software Engineer currently working at Segment, where he has contributed to various engineering projects since 2021. He previously held the same title at Cloudera for eight years and has extensive experience in software engineering, mentorship, and team leadership.
Current Role at Segment
Bill Havanki currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Segment, a position he has held since 2021. He works remotely and has been involved in various engineering initiatives. His contributions include designing and developing features for an internal developer portal and creating tools for managing local Kubernetes clusters and remote cloud development environments. He also played a role in developing and expanding internal Kubernetes deployment and interaction tooling utilized by Segment's engineering teams.
Previous Experience at Cloudera
Prior to his role at Segment, Bill Havanki worked at Cloudera as a Principal Software Engineer I from 2013 to 2021. During his eight years in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he was part of a team that expanded infrastructure into the European Union to meet data residency requirements. His experience at Cloudera contributed to his expertise in software engineering and infrastructure development.
Career Background
Bill Havanki has a diverse career in software engineering, beginning as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at North Carolina State University from 1995 to 1998. He then worked as a Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 1998 to 2000, followed by a position as Chief Software Design Engineer at SAIC from 2000 to 2011. His extensive background in software development spans over two decades and includes various leadership and technical roles.
Education and Expertise
Bill Havanki holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, attending from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and infrastructure development.
Contributions to Mentorship and Culture at Segment
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Bill Havanki is an active member of the business unit culture committee at Segment. He also serves as a coordinator for the organization's mentorship program, contributing to the professional development of his colleagues and fostering a positive work environment.