Pradhan B.
About Pradhan B.
Pradhan B. is a Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software engineering and management, particularly in building scalable backend services and fraud prevention technologies. He has worked at notable companies such as Twitter, Sift, and Sharethrough, contributing to various projects and leading teams in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Sift
Pradhan B. serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Sift, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and driving the development of innovative solutions in fraud prevention. He collaborates closely with engineers and data scientists to enhance Sift's capabilities in machine learning and payment protection.
Previous Experience at Sift
Prior to his current role, Pradhan worked at Sift in various capacities. He served as a Staff Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a Tech Lead and Staff Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a key role in the success of Sift's flagship Payment Protection product, ensuring effective collaboration with the Platform and Customer Success teams.
Professional Background
Pradhan B. has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Summer Intern at Cypress Semiconductor in 2006 and has since held positions at notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, Symantec, ShopStyle, and Sharethrough. His experience spans various roles, including Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, contributing to projects focused on scalable backend services and real-time ad auctions.
Education and Expertise
Pradhan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Science from UCLA, studying from 2009 to 2011. His expertise includes building scalable backend services and utilizing technologies such as Scala, Spark, and DynamoDB, among others.
Achievements at Sharethrough
During his time at Sharethrough, Pradhan B. contributed significantly to the development of the Smart Suite product line. He led foundational work that established this important offering for publishers, demonstrating his ability to drive product innovation and enhance service offerings in the digital advertising space.