Biju Chacko
About Biju Chacko
Biju Chacko serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Squadcast, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in engineering leadership, having held senior roles at various technology companies and contributed significantly to product development and team growth.
Work at Squadcast
Biju Chacko has served as Vice President of Engineering at Squadcast since 2019. In this role, he has implemented a hiring engine to support the rapid growth of the engineering team. He has also re-architected Squadcast's product to enhance scalability and developer productivity while reducing complexity. Under his leadership, development processes were revamped, resulting in a tenfold increase in development velocity. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in establishing and growing the Product Management function, which led to the appointment of a specialist leader.
Previous Experience
Before joining Squadcast, Biju Chacko held several engineering leadership positions. He worked at Endurance International Group as Senior Director of Engineering from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he was Senior Manager of Systems Operations at Directi from 2011 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a role as Senior Staff Engineer at Spikesource Inc from 2006 to 2007 and Assistant Manager of Operations at Red Hat Inc from 2003 to 2006. He also contributed as a Core Developer for the XFce Desktop Environment from 2001 to 2007 and worked as a Freelance Consultant at BC Consulting from 2002 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Biju Chacko studied Architecture at the Manipal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree from 1991 to 1995. He also completed a Pre-Degree Course in Math, Physics, and Chemistry at the University of Kerala from 1988 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering and leadership roles in technology companies.
Background
Biju Chacko's career spans over two decades in engineering and technology leadership. He has worked in various capacities across multiple organizations, contributing to product development and operational efficiency. His experience includes significant roles in both startups and established companies, allowing him to develop a diverse skill set in engineering management and product architecture.