Puru Kamath 🚀
About Puru Kamath 🚀
Puru Kamath serves as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at TaxBit, bringing extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has a strong background in machine learning, Big Data technologies, and agile product development, complemented by degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Work at TaxBit
Currently, Puru Kamath serves as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at TaxBit, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing software development initiatives and leading engineering teams. His leadership is focused on enhancing product offerings and ensuring timely delivery of projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Puru Kamath holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Utah State University, achieved in 2007. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business, completing the program in 2014. His expertise includes machine learning, Big Data technologies such as ORC, Presto, Hive, and Spark, and proficiency in programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and Python.
Background
Puru Kamath began his career as a Software Engineer at SLK Software Services Pvt Ltd in Bangalore, India, from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to Utah State University, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2006 to 2007. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at companies such as Blue Coat Systems and Symantec, where he progressed from Staff Software Engineer to Director of Engineering. His experience spans over 15 years in the software engineering field, with a focus on agile product development and process improvement.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Puru Kamath has demonstrated a track record of fixing broken processes and projects, consistently delivering on aggressive deadlines. He has experience in team building, leadership, and mentoring, contributing to the development of high-performing teams. His roles at Symantec and Galileo Financial Technologies involved significant responsibilities in engineering management, where he played a key role in driving product development and operational efficiency.