Guruprasad Nagaraj
About Guruprasad Nagaraj
Guruprasad Nagaraj serves as the Vice President of Engineering at AppViewX, where he has been instrumental in leading initiatives in multi-cloud application delivery and DevSecOps practices since 2020. With extensive experience in engineering management across several prominent technology companies, he has built a strong team and established quality assurance practices to enhance product delivery.
Current Role at AppViewX
Guruprasad Nagaraj serves as the Vice President of Engineering at AppViewX since 2020. In this role, he leads various initiatives, including the ADC+ Program, which focuses on Multi Cloud and Multi-vendor Application Delivery Management. He has built a robust team of over 100 technology professionals across Engineering, QA, and DevOps to enhance product delivery. Additionally, he has implemented a DevSecOps practice aimed at deploying next-gen Hybrid Multi-cloud architecture.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current position, Guruprasad Nagaraj held several significant roles in engineering management. He was the Director of Engineering and Operations at Optiv Inc from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he worked at Skyhigh Security as Engineering Manager and QA Head, which was acquired by McAfee. His career also includes a tenure at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as R&D Engineering Manager and at Boeing as Engineering Manager.
Educational Background
Guruprasad Nagaraj has a strong educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Software Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from JNNCE Shimoga, completed in 2000. Additionally, he has pursued a Strategic Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, starting in 2015.
Achievements in Product Development
At AppViewX, Guruprasad Nagaraj has spearheaded the development of the Next-gen Machine Identity management and Automation platform, which includes Cert+, PKI, and IoT solutions. He has collaborated with Product Management to facilitate design discussions and ensure alignment among cross-functional teams. His focus on incorporating security into release management practices has been a key aspect of his contributions.
Leadership in Quality Assurance Practices
Guruprasad Nagaraj has established an organization-wide Quality Assurance Practice at AppViewX, which includes the Crypto Center of Excellence and Network Infrastructure. He is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and ensuring continuous grooming and maturity at the Jira level, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of the product portfolio.