Gururaja K Rao
About Gururaja K Rao
Gururaja K Rao is the Director of Engineering at Ushur, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having held positions at companies such as Veraz Networks, Tellabs, and Radisys Corporation.
Current Role at Ushur
Gururaja K Rao serves as the Director of Engineering at Ushur, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and leading technical teams in Bengaluru. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and enhancing the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Ushur, Gururaja K Rao accumulated extensive experience in engineering management. He worked at Radisys Corporation as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Engineering Manager at Tellabs from 2010 to 2012 and was a Senior QA Manager at Veraz Networks from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career in Quality Assurance
Gururaja K Rao began his career in quality assurance at Veraz Networks, where he worked in various roles from 2001 to 2007, including Senior QA Engineer and QA Manager/Principal Engineer. His foundational experience in QA set the stage for his future roles in engineering management.
Educational Background
Gururaja K Rao holds a Master of Science in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his technical expertise in engineering.
Work History Overview
Throughout his career, Gururaja K Rao has worked at several prominent technology companies. His roles have included Lead/Senior Software Engineer at Cisco from 2012 to 2013 and various positions at Veraz Networks. His diverse experience spans over two decades in the technology sector.