Avinash Naganathan
About Avinash Naganathan
Avinash Naganathan is a product management professional with extensive experience in software engineering and data analytics. He currently works at Treasure Data, where he leads product operations and focuses on simplifying big data management.
Work at Treasure Data
Avinash Naganathan has been working at Treasure Data in Product Management since 2020. In this role, he created and led the Product Operations functionality, which contributed to the company's growth. His focus includes simplifying real-time big data platform management at scale using Customer Data Platforms (CDPs). He actively engages in solving complex problems for customers, aiming to leverage customer data and behavior for competitive advantage.
Previous Experience at Valero Energy Corporation
Avinash Naganathan worked at Valero Energy Corporation for a total of four years. He started as a Software Engineer intern in 2011 for three months, followed by a two-year tenure as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014. He later served as a Product Owner from 2014 to 2016. His roles involved various aspects of software engineering and product management within the organization.
Experience at Arm
From 2016 to 2020, Avinash Naganathan worked at Arm in the areas of Data Engineering, Analytics, and Product Management. This four-year period allowed him to develop expertise in managing data-driven projects and contributing to product strategies in a technology-focused environment.
Education and Expertise
Avinash Naganathan holds a Master's Degree (M.S) in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School. He also achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy. Additionally, he studied Software Product Management at Product School, completing the program in 2018. His educational background supports his strong interest in distributed multi-tenant systems, data governance, and SaaS solutions.
Early Career and Campus Engagement
Avinash Naganathan began his career as a Campus Ambassador for Microsoft from 2007 to 2008 in Chennai. This role involved engaging with students and promoting business opportunities, which laid the foundation for his future endeavors in technology and product management.