Vaibhav Ambuga
About Vaibhav Ambuga
Vaibhav Ambuga serves as the Director of Engineering at Webflow, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership, having held various roles at companies such as Ticketfly, Yahoo, Eventbrite, and Zynga.
Work at Webflow
Vaibhav Ambuga has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Webflow since 2021. In this role, he leads engineering initiatives and collaborates closely with various teams, including Product, Design, Customer Experience, and Product Marketing. His leadership style emphasizes strategic direction and fostering partnerships across departments.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Webflow, Ambuga held several key positions in engineering management. He worked as an Engineering Manager and Head of Developer Tools at Ticketfly from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Eventbrite from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes leading teams at HOVER Inc. as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2021 and at Zynga in various roles from 2009 to 2014.
Educational Background
Ambuga holds a Master of Computer Applications from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he studied Computer Science. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance from Delhi University. His educational background supports his technical expertise and business acumen.
Diverse Engineering Expertise
Ambuga has a diverse background in software engineering, having led various teams focused on full-stack feature development, growth-hacking, back-end developer productivity, and quality engineering. His experience spans multiple organizations, including FICO, Yahoo, and Mphasis, where he developed a strong foundation in engineering practices.
Leadership Style and Focus
Ambuga is known for his strategic leadership style, which combines a strong business sense with a passion for engineering excellence. He focuses on enabling others by defining vision and strategic direction while managing through empathy and inclusion. This approach fosters a collaborative environment within his teams.