Sreekanth Iyer
About Sreekanth Iyer
Sreekanth Iyer is a Lead Software Architect currently working at Verint in Bengaluru, India. He has extensive experience in cloud strategy and application modernization, having held various roles at IBM and contributed significantly to cloud security innovations.
Work at Verint
Sreekanth Iyer currently holds the position of Lead Software Architect at Verint, where he has been working since 2024. His role is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and follows a hybrid work model. In this position, he is responsible for leading software architecture initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Sreekanth Iyer has extensive experience at IBM, where he worked in various roles over a span of more than two decades. His positions included Executive Architect in Advisory Services for Cloud Strategy, Cloud Security Architect, and Senior IT Architect in the Tivoli Advanced Technology Group. He contributed to cloud advisory consulting, focusing on application modernization and complex integration, and played a key role in developing IBM's strategic offerings in cloud security.
Role at Apptio
Before joining Verint, Sreekanth Iyer served as Principal Architect at Apptio, an IBM Company, from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he was involved in architectural decision-making and strategic planning, further enhancing his expertise in cloud solutions and enterprise architecture.
Academic Background
Sreekanth Iyer has a solid academic foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala, followed by a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Boston's Computer Institute. He also holds an MS in Software Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he studied from 2002 to 2003.
Teaching and Mentorship
In addition to his industry roles, Sreekanth Iyer has been serving as an Adjunct Faculty at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani since 2023. He is passionate about enabling and training professionals, faculties, and students on emerging topics. He has actively participated in events, webcasts, meetups, and hackathons, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the community.