Vikram Parthasarathy
About Vikram Parthasarathy
Vikram Parthasarathy is an Engineering Manager at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with over twelve years of experience in the software industry.
Current Role at WP Engine
Vikram Parthasarathy is currently an Engineering Manager at WP Engine, located in Austin, Texas, United States. In this hybrid role, he leads two teams of software engineers who focus on delivering innovative solutions for WordPress hosting and cloud computing. His responsibilities include aligning engineering goals with the company's vision and values, as well as being involved in hiring, mentoring, and developing new engineers.
Previous Experience at WP Engine
Before becoming an Engineering Manager, Vikram Parthasarathy served as a Principal Software Engineer at WP Engine from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2021. During these roles, he gained significant expertise in cloud architecture and business strategy while contributing to various engineering projects.
Career at National Instruments
Vikram Parthasarathy has extensive experience working at National Instruments in Austin, Texas Area. He started as a Software Engineer Intern in 2011 and progressed to various roles including Software Engineer from 2012 to 2013, Staff Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016, and ultimately, Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at National Instruments allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software engineering.
Academic Background
Vikram Parthasarathy holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, obtained between 2010 and 2012. He also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provided him with a deep understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
Early Career and Internships
Early in his career, Vikram Parthasarathy worked as a Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2012, and as a Software Intern at Dr. Steinberg and Partner in Dortmund, Germany, from 2009 to 2010. These roles helped him gain initial hands-on experience in software development and research.