Babu Poomalai
About Babu Poomalai
Babu Poomalai is a Manager of Software Engineering at Weave HQ, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various positions at companies such as VMware, Aspire Systems, and Unmetric.
Work at Weave
Babu Poomalai has been serving as the Manager of Software Engineering at Weave HQ since 2021. In this role, he has implemented a number pooling system that reduced costs by 20%. He also achieved a tenfold increase in efficiency for porting and provisioning processes. Additionally, he led a team of four in managing phone number operations, which included overseeing porting and provisioning tasks.
Previous Experience at VMware
Before joining Weave, Babu Poomalai worked at VMware as a Member of Technical Staff - 3 from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at VMware lasted for two years and took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. During this time, he contributed to various technical projects, enhancing his skills in software engineering.
Career at Unmetric
Babu Poomalai spent a total of five years at Unmetric, where he held two positions. He started as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and later advanced to Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His experience at Unmetric allowed him to develop his technical expertise and leadership capabilities in the software engineering domain.
Education and Expertise
Babu Poomalai holds a B.Tech in Information Technology from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Product Management Certification from Duke University, where he studied from 2020 to 2021. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and management skills.
Early Career at Aspire Systems
Babu Poomalai began his professional career at Aspire Systems, where he worked as an Engineer from 2011 to 2014. His three-year tenure at Aspire Systems provided him with initial experience in software development and engineering practices, laying the groundwork for his future roles in the industry.