Harish Jakkal
About Harish Jakkal
Harish Jakkal is the Director of Solutions Architecture at Xage Security, with over 15 years of experience in technical product management, architecture, and software engineering. He has held various roles at notable companies including Shape Security, MySpace, and Cloudinary, and has a strong educational background in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Current Role at Xage Security
Harish Jakkal serves as the Director of Solutions Architecture at Xage Security. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on web security solutions. His role involves overseeing the design and implementation of scalable and fault-tolerant architectures that meet the needs of clients in the cybersecurity sector. Jakkal's expertise in solutions architecture supports Xage Security's mission to provide robust security measures for enterprises.
Previous Experience at Shape Security
Prior to his current role, Harish Jakkal worked at Shape Security as a Senior Technical Product Manager/Architect from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focused on developing security solutions that addressed emerging threats in the digital landscape. His experience at Shape Security contributed to his understanding of the complexities involved in cybersecurity product management.
Education and Expertise
Harish Jakkal holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur, from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he has pursued continuing studies at Stanford University. His educational background supports his over 15 years of experience in technical product management, architecture, and software engineering.
Career Background in Technology
Harish Jakkal has a diverse career in technology, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began as a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern at MySpace in 2009. He later worked at Akamai Technologies in various capacities, including Solutions Architect II and Product Manager/Architect. He also served as a Principal Product Manager at Sam's Club and as Director of Solutions Architecture at Cloudinary. His experience spans both startups and established enterprises.
Specialization in Web Security Solutions
Harish Jakkal specializes in building highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions within the web security and performance domain. His technical expertise enables him to address the challenges faced by organizations in securing their digital assets. Jakkal's focus on creating robust architectures has been a key aspect of his roles throughout his career.