Rahil Sondhi
About Rahil Sondhi
Rahil Sondhi is the Director of Product at Timescale, where he has been since 2024. He has extensive experience in software engineering and product leadership, including a background in scaling PostgreSQL databases and founding PopSQL.
Current Role at Timescale
Rahil Sondhi serves as the Director of Product at Timescale, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he focuses on product strategy and development, leveraging his extensive experience in database technologies and product management.
Professional Experience
Rahil Sondhi has a diverse professional background in software engineering and product leadership. He worked at Instacart as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018, later transitioning to a Tech Lead role there until 2019. Prior to Instacart, he was a Software Engineer at Looksharp from 2013 to 2015 and at Tunezy from 2012 to 2013. He also founded and served as CEO of PopSQL from 2016 until its acquisition by Timescale in 2024.
Education and Training
Rahil Sondhi studied at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Management and Marketing from 2007 to 2011. In 2019, he furthered his education by participating in a five-month program at Y Combinator, gaining insights into startup growth and innovation.
Expertise in Database Technologies
Rahil Sondhi has significant experience in scaling PostgreSQL databases, enhancing their performance and cost-effectiveness. His technical expertise is complemented by his leadership skills, allowing him to bridge the gap between engineering and product management effectively.
Background in Leadership Roles
Rahil Sondhi has a strong background in both technical and leadership roles. His career progression reflects a transition from software engineering to product leadership, demonstrating his ability to manage teams and drive product vision while maintaining a focus on technical excellence.