Srinivas Pothuraju
About Srinivas Pothuraju
Srinivas Pothuraju is a Software Engineer at Yugabyte, where he has worked since 2023 in Sunnyvale, California. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various positions at notable companies including IBM and Cohesity, and he holds advanced degrees in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a dual degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Work at Yugabyte
Srinivas Pothuraju has been employed as a Software Engineer at Yugabyte since 2023, contributing to the company's operations in Sunnyvale, California. Prior to his current role, he served as a Software Engineer Intern at Yugabyte for seven months in 2022, where he gained practical experience in software development. His tenure at Yugabyte reflects his commitment to the company's values, including a culture of humility and responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Srinivas Pothuraju holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed in 2022. He also earned a dual degree, B.Tech and M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, between 2012 and 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Professional Background
Srinivas Pothuraju has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He worked at IBM as a Staff Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and previously held the position of Software Engineer at IBM from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Cohesity for three months in 2021. His early career included internships at GE, IBM, and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, providing him with a broad range of experiences in the tech industry.
Team Collaboration and Values
Srinivas values teamwork and collaboration in his professional environment. He appreciates the supportive culture at Yugabyte and enjoys helping team members. He emphasizes the importance of trust, relationships, and outcomes as core principles in his work. He feels empowered by the confidence placed in him by management and leadership, which enhances his commitment to the team's success.