Avthar Sewrathan
About Avthar Sewrathan
Avthar Sewrathan is the Lead Technical Product Marketing Manager at Timescale, where he oversees product launches and market initiatives. He has a background in product marketing and advocacy, with experience at companies like Afari Inc. and Andela, and has contributed to various technical publications.
Current Role at Timescale
Avthar Sewrathan serves as the Lead Technical Product Marketing Manager at Timescale, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product launches, sales collateral, and enablement strategies. He leads new market initiatives, particularly in the areas of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. His work involves positioning and messaging for Timescale's entire portfolio of developer products, ensuring that the products meet market needs and resonate with customers.
Previous Experience at Timescale
Before becoming the Lead Technical Product Marketing Manager, Avthar Sewrathan worked at Timescale as a Developer Advocate from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he focused on engaging with developers and enhancing their experience with Timescale's products. He contributed to various technical blog posts, including topics such as building Kafka data pipelines and optimizing SQL functions for time-series data analysis.
Entrepreneurial Background
Avthar Sewrathan co-founded Afari Inc., where he worked from 2017 to 2019. His experience in entrepreneurship provided him with insights into product development and market strategies. Additionally, he briefly worked at Andela in 2017, focusing on product and marketing for one month. This diverse background in startups and product marketing has informed his current role at Timescale.
Education and Academic Achievements
Avthar Sewrathan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Princeton University. He also attended the African Leadership Academy, where he studied Entrepreneurial Leadership. His early education includes achieving the International Baccalaureate at UWC Costa Rica. This academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both technical and leadership skills.
Public Speaking and TEDx Involvement
In addition to his technical and marketing roles, Avthar Sewrathan has experience in public speaking. He served as a Speaker at TEDx in San Jose, Costa Rica, for one month in 2014. He also worked as a Public Speaking Coach for TEDx from 2013 to 2014. These experiences have contributed to his communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas effectively.