Bajrang Panigrahi
About Bajrang Panigrahi
Bajrang Panigrahi is an Engineering Manager specializing in Platform Engineering at TriNet, with over 12 years of experience in engineering management and software development. He has previously held roles at Zenefits, Justdial, and Swiggy, where he contributed to cloud infrastructure, databases, and team development.
Current Role at TriNet
Bajrang Panigrahi serves as the Engineering Manager for Developer Productivity Engineering at TriNet since 2022. In this role, he leads a global platform engineering team responsible for cloud infrastructure, databases, security, and data infra-analytics for the Human Capital Management (HCM) business. His leadership focuses on fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the team, contributing to high performance and effective delivery of customer-centric solutions.
Previous Experience at Zenefits
Prior to his current position, Bajrang Panigrahi worked at Zenefits in various roles. He was a Senior Software Engineer II in Infrastructure & Database from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Senior Database Administrator from 2018 to 2020. His contributions included managing database systems and enhancing infrastructure capabilities, which played a significant role in supporting the company's operational needs.
Career Background
Bajrang Panigrahi has over 12 years of experience in engineering management, software development, and database engineering. His career includes positions at Justdial, where he was a Technical Lead and held various database engineering roles. He also worked at Swiggy as a Senior Database Administrator and at Shiftu Technology as a Software Developer. This diverse experience has equipped him with a robust skill set in technology and team leadership.
Educational Qualifications
Bajrang Panigrahi completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) where he studied Science and achieved AISSCE from 2005 to 2007. His foundational education includes studies at St. Joseph's Convent Higher Secondary School and Carmel English Medium School, where he completed his SSC.
Leadership and Team Development
Bajrang Panigrahi is recognized for his ability to create and build effective teams that focus on delivering customer-centric features and enhancements. He promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, which has led to the development of high-performing teams across various organizations. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and strategic alignment within engineering and development teams.