Krishnan Srinath
About Krishnan Srinath
Krishnan Srinath is a Senior Director of Cloud Database at Yugabyte, with extensive experience in software engineering and product development across various technology domains. He has held leadership positions at Cisco, NetApp, and Hewlett Packard, and is known for his focus on employee growth and mentoring.
Current Role at Yugabyte
Krishnan Srinath serves as the Senior Director of Cloud Database at Yugabyte, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing cloud database technologies and enhancing product offerings. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with market needs. He operates from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Yugabyte, Krishnan worked at Cisco as the Director of Software Engineering for Hyperconverged Infrastructure from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at Cisco in Bangalore, he led engineering teams and contributed to the development of hyperconverged solutions, enhancing the company's cloud infrastructure capabilities.
Career at NetApp
Krishnan spent 14 years at NetApp, where he held the position of Director for Data Infrastructure Services from 2004 to 2018. His tenure at NetApp in the Bengaluru Area focused on data management solutions, where he played a key role in developing and implementing data infrastructure strategies.
Educational Background
Krishnan obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University, studying from 1994 to 1998. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and engineering.
Technical Expertise and Methodologies
Krishnan possesses expertise in several technology domains, including Distributed Systems, Storage, Databases, SaaS, and Security. He employs methodologies such as Design Thinking, Agile/Scrum, Validated Learning, and Continuous Improvement in product development. His technical skills include proficiency in Java, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, and Containers.