Ravi Trivedi
About Ravi Trivedi
Ravi Trivedi serves as the VP of Engineering at Tecton, where he has been instrumental in the company's journey to SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and in building machine learning and data products for enterprise applications. With extensive experience at Google and a strong background in security, compliance, and site reliability engineering, he actively mentors emerging engineering talent while contributing to Tecton's infrastructure development.
Current Role at Tecton
Ravi Trivedi serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Tecton, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and contributing to the company's technical strategy. He has played a significant role in Tecton's journey towards achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, demonstrating his expertise in security and compliance processes. Trivedi is also actively involved in hiring engineering managers with a focus on infrastructure, machine learning, and data experience.
Previous Experience at Google
Ravi Trivedi has extensive experience at Google, where he worked for a total of six years in various engineering roles. He began as a Software Engineer in Site Reliability Engineering in 2013, followed by positions as a Senior Software Engineer and Staff Software Engineer from 2015 to 2019. His work at Google included contributions to site reliability and software engineering, with a brief stint in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2015.
Educational Background
Ravi Trivedi earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science, specializing in Computer and Electrical Engineering, from the University of Toronto. His studies spanned from 2008 to 2013, during which he gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles and practices. This academic background has supported his career in technology and engineering.
Mentorship and Involvement in Startups
In addition to his role at Tecton, Ravi Trivedi serves as a mentor at First Round Fast Track, where he provides guidance to emerging startups. His experience in both startups and enterprise SaaS environments equips him to support new ventures in navigating technical challenges. Trivedi's passion for building cloud infrastructure and site reliability engineering teams enhances his mentorship capabilities.
Research and Early Career Experience
Before his roles in engineering, Ravi Trivedi worked as a Computer Vision Researcher at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2013. He also gained practical experience through internships at Advanced Micro Devices, IBM, and BMW, where he developed skills in user experience software engineering and advanced technology. This diverse background in research and hardware has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technology.