Mahesh Narayan
About Mahesh Narayan
Mahesh Narayan is a Director of Software Engineering at Trellix, with extensive experience in cloud technologies and software development. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as FireEye, Siemens Technology India, and Philips Healthcare, and possesses a strong focus on customer-centric service.
Work at Trellix
Mahesh Narayan currently serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and drives the development of software solutions. His leadership focuses on integrating advanced technologies and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Prior to his current title, he worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at Trellix, where he contributed significantly to product development and team management.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Trellix, Mahesh Narayan held various roles in notable technology companies. He worked at FireEye, Inc. as a Senior Engineering Manager since 2016 and briefly served as a Software Engineering Manager in the same company. His experience also includes positions at Siemens Technology India, where he was a Software Architect and Product Architect, and at Philips Healthcare India as a Test Automation Framework Architect. His career began at Zensar Technologies as a Software Development Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Narayan holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Syracuse University, which he attended from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation from the University of Mumbai, studying from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software architecture, cloud technologies, and customer-centric service.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Mahesh Narayan has made significant contributions to various projects throughout his career. He led the integration of AWS technologies into the Secure E-mail Gateway product, implementing features such as AWS Autoscaling, SQS, and Lambda Functions. He architected IAM/RBAC solutions using OAUTH and JWT, and implemented Blue-Green Deployments to achieve zero downtime. His work emphasizes a strong focus on product roadmaps and collaboration with senior leadership.
Customer-Centric Philosophy
Mahesh Narayan emphasizes a customer-centric approach in his work. He believes that prioritizing customer needs is essential for success in any organization. His philosophy is rooted in the idea that if a company does not take care of its customers, competitors will. This belief drives his decision-making and leadership style in engineering and product development.