Anand Kolukula
About Anand Kolukula
Anand Kolukula serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Trellix, bringing extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Akamai Technologies and Kronos, and possesses a strong background in enterprise architecture, cloud security, and agile methodologies.
Current Role at Trellix
Anand Kolukula serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the strategic direction of the company. His responsibilities include managing a product portfolio within the SecOps Business Unit, which generates over $150 million in annual recurring revenue. His expertise in enterprise architecture and design supports the development of innovative security solutions.
Previous Experience at Akamai Technologies
Anand Kolukula worked at Akamai Technologies as the Director of Engineering, Cloud Security from 2015 to 2020. He was promoted to Senior Director of Engineering, Cloud Security, where he continued until 2022. His tenure at Akamai focused on enhancing cloud security measures and implementing scalable solutions to address emerging threats in the digital landscape.
Education and Expertise
Anand Kolukula has a solid educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University from 1990 to 1994. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Information Technology Project Management at Boston University from 2006 to 2007. His education complements his technical expertise in AI/ML, business analytics, and cloud computing platforms such as Azure and AWS.
Career Background
Anand Kolukula has extensive experience in the technology sector, having worked in various roles since 1994. He began his career as an Engineer at AEL from 1994 to 1996, followed by a position at SPIC from 1996 to 1998. He then served as an Applications Engineer/Team Lead at Miracle Software Systems from 1998 to 2001. His role as Software Engineering Manager at Kronos lasted from 2001 to 2012, and he was a Senior Development Manager at Dassault Systemes from 2013 to 2015. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software development and engineering management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Anand Kolukula possesses a strong technical skill set, particularly in Scaled Agile and Scrum methodologies, which are essential for managing software development life cycles. He has extensive experience in managing Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) products. His specialization in enterprise architecture and design, along with his knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, plays a critical role in his contributions to software product development and strategy.