Karthik Krishnaswamy
About Karthik Krishnaswamy
Karthik Krishnaswamy is the Head of Product Marketing at ngrok, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing across various technology companies, including roles at Nimble Storage, F5 Networks, and Motorola.
Current Role at ngrok
Karthik Krishnaswamy serves as the Head of Product Marketing at ngrok, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading marketing strategies and initiatives that support the company's product offerings. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Karthik has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked at Nimble Storage as a Senior Product Manager for InfoSight from 2016 to 2018. He also held positions at Fluke Networks in the AirMagnet Division from 2011 to 2014 and at HCL/Cisco as a Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2015. His roles have consistently focused on product strategy and execution.
Leadership Positions in Marketing
Karthik has held several leadership roles in product marketing. He was the Head of Product Marketing at Tray.io from 2022 to 2023 and at F5 Networks, specifically for NGINX, from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as a Director at F5 Networks for six months in 2019 and at NGINX, Inc. for ten months in the same year. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Karthik holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his career in product management and marketing.
Contributions to AI Development
Karthik has been involved in AI development and dependency management projects. He authored a blog post titled 'Ogre.run tames the dependency beast in AI development with ngrok,' which reflects his engagement with current industry challenges and solutions in AI. His contributions highlight his commitment to advancing technology in this field.