Vaikom Krishnan
About Vaikom Krishnan
Vaikom Krishnan serves as the Chief Product Officer at SnapLogic, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise software development, he has held various leadership roles in companies such as Informatica Corporation and Celequest Corp.
Current Role at SnapLogic
Vaikom Krishnan serves as the Chief Product Officer at SnapLogic, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, contributing to the company's mission of providing integration solutions. His leadership is focused on enhancing the product offerings to meet the evolving needs of customers in the data integration space. SnapLogic is headquartered in San Mateo, California, where Krishnan continues to drive innovation and growth.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before his current role, Krishnan held various engineering leadership positions. He worked at Informatica Corporation as Vice President of Engineering for Informatica Cloud from 2006 to 2015. He also served as Vice President of Engineering at SnapLogic from 2015 to 2017 and Senior Vice President of Engineering from 2017 to 2022. His extensive experience includes managing high-performance engineering teams and collaborating across departments to align product vision with market demands.
Background in Software Development
Krishnan has over 20 years of experience in software development, particularly in enterprise software for data management. His career began at Sybase Inc., where he worked as a Staff Software Engineer II from 1992 to 1998. He then transitioned to Asera Inc. as Director of Engineering, where he contributed to the development of the first commercial platform-as-a-service for composite applications. He also held a director position at Celequest Corp before joining SnapLogic.
Educational Qualifications
Vaikom Krishnan holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This academic background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and product development, particularly in the areas of data integration and management.
Expertise in SaaS Platforms
Krishnan has deep expertise in delivering enterprise-scale, true multi-tenant SaaS platforms and applications. His experience spans both on-premises and cloud environments, focusing on data integration and management solutions. He has a proven track record of building and mentoring global engineering teams, ensuring successful product delivery and alignment with business objectives.