Murali Malladi

Head of Solutions Engineering, India

DevRev

Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)

Building the world's most customer-centric company.

VP of Engineering, IT, Security & Compliance

Great Learning

Nov 2020 - Oct 2024 (4 years)

I led the Software Development, Information Technology, Information Security, and Compliance functions at Great Learning. In this role, I drove key initiatives that enhanced our technological capabilities and upheld our high-security standards. My leadership has led to several significant milestones: Global Reach and Impact: Delivering unparalleled learning experiences to millions of learners across 150+ countries through our state-of-the-art Olympus Learning Management System built cloud-natively on AWS, contributing to Great Learning's position as a leader in online education. ISO 27001: Led the organization to achieve & maintain ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to information security and management excelle

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Founder & CEO

Prabal Learning Innovations

Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 5 months)

During my four-year journey as a homeschooling parent, I gained valuable insights into the gaps and opportunities within our education system, prompting me to shift from a two-decade-long career in Enterprise Technologies. Why this shift? India, with the largest student population of approximately 315 million, is poised to become a $10 trillion economy by 2030. This offers a unique opportunity to harness the potential of our young and energetic population. However, our outdated, theory-heavy education system creates a gap between industry needs and academic offerings. This gap presents an opportunity to bridge the divide between industry and academia by cultivating a research-oriented mindset in students from a young age. Without instill

Senior Director, Engineering

ThoughtSpot

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (5 months)

“My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” - This line from Forrest Gump perfectly captures how even well-intentioned decisions made with the best of intentions and intuition can sometimes lead to unexpected paths. As my desire to build Prabal grew stronger each day, I decided to quit my job and embark on the journey of social entrepreneurship.

Engineering Director - Platform Solutions, EngOps, and Quality

Nutanix

Sep 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 4 months)

Leadership and Team Building: As the first Engineering Manager and Director at Nutanix India, I was responsible for building and scaling multiple teams in Development (Platform Solutions), EngOps, and Quality. I successfully grew the teams from fewer than five members in 2014 to over 120 in just four years, with a strong focus on diversity. Product Development: My teams were responsible for developing Foundation, Foundation Central, and Flex products, as well as Framework Development, Quality, and Automation for the complete Nutanix-HCI product line. Talent Acquisition and Retention: Through strategic hiring of high-performing and self-driven engineers, and by fostering an environment of innovation and teamwork, we achieved zero voluntary

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Global Manager, Software Engineering

Virident acquired by HGST a WD Company

Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 9 months)

I bootstrapped and led the development of ESXi Device Drivers and VMware Certification for FlashMAX PCIe SSDs, ensuring seamless integration and performance optimization. I established and managed the Linux and VMware ESXi Device Driver Automation teams, overseeing the design, development, and testing processes for the Virident FlashMAX II and FlashMAX III PCIe SSD product lines. My efforts resulted in successful certifications and improved product performance, enhancing compatibility and reliability across platforms.

Automation Framework Development Lead

Brocade Communications

Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Engineering Excellence: Recognized as one of the few engineers in the India center to receive the prestigious "Engineering Excellence" award, highlighting my dedication and contributions to engineering innovation. Brocade Button Awards: Received multiple Brocade Button awards within my first year for various initiatives, demonstrating my ability to drive impactful projects and improvements. Unified Test Automation Framework: Designed and developed a Unified Test Automation Framework using PERL and Flex to test the SOAP APIs for provisioning and managing Brocade's Application Delivery Controllers. This innovative system automatically builds test cases and suites as manual engineers execute tests, eliminating the need for a separate automat

Engineering Manager, Email Security

SonicWall

Apr 2008 - Oct 2010 (2 years 7 months)

Career Progression: Joined SonicWALL's Email Security team as a Lead Engineer and progressed to the Manager role for the product line, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise. Recognition and Awards: Received multiple awards for achievements and outstanding contributions, highlighting my commitment to excellence and impact within the organization. Team Building and Leadership: Played a key role in hiring, training, and developing the newly established Application Test & Automation teams in the Bangalore office, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Automation Framework Development: Designed and built the automation framework for Email Security, leading teams responsible for scaling and managing the company-

Assistant Manager

Samsung Electronics

Sep 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Engineering Tools & Processes Development: Played a crucial role in defining and establishing engineering tools and processes for the Application Processor team in the System-LSI Business Unit. This included setting up Source Control Management (SCM), code review protocols, bug-tracking systems, and templates for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as well as implementing static code analysis, testing, and test automation frameworks. These initiatives streamlined workflows, improved code quality, and enhanced overall team productivity. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conducted a series of training sessions and demonstrations to educate development teams in Samsung Korea and Samsung China on the importance of continuous integration

Senior Software Engineer

Lucent Technologies

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years 1 month)

Over my 4-year tenure at Lucent Technologies, I worked on the NMS for Multi-Service WAN Switches. During this period, I worked in the NMS Development, Test Automation & World Wide Services teams. • Developed the TMF814A NBI Client stubs in Java to test the TMF814A NBI adapter. • Developed and Integrated a Java Telnet client into the NavisEMS-CBGX manager to seamlessly connect to the network elements on both Windows & Solaris platforms. • Contributed to the design of the Trap Server & Client, and developed scripts in PERL to generate valid traps to test the Trap Client's functionality and performance. • Played critical role in the setup of Lucent Worldwide Services organization in Bangalore and received the Star Performer award. • Fixed mult

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Test Engineer

MultiTech Software Systems

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Early Career at MultiTech Software Systems: Began my professional journey with a campus placement at MultiTech Software Systems, where I worked on developing and enhancing Remote Access Server solutions. This role provided me with hands-on experience in the design and implementation of robust network solutions, setting the stage for my future in networking and software development. Strong Foundation in Networking Protocols: Developed a strong foundation in Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3) networking protocols, gaining expertise in network management systems and understanding critical concepts such as Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS). This foundational kno

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