Sanjay Singh

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Pune, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven security solutions.
  • Proven track record in scalable product development.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional team environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a focus on AI and distributed systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Ai SecurityGenerative AiDistributed SystemsSoftware DevelopmentFull Stack Development

Other Skills

AngularJSBootstrapCloud-Native InfrastructureData EngineeringDockerElasticsearchFlaskGolangKafkaKubernetesLLMProject ManagementPythonSoftware Project ManagementWeb Development

About

Innovating at the Intersection of AI, Distributed Systems, and Scalable Product Development As part of Cisco's AI Software and Platform team, I am driving the development of transformative AI-powered solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable, impactful products. With a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, specializing in Information Integration and Operating Systems, I bring a blend of academic excellence and practical expertise to every project. Key highlights of my experience include: - AI and Machine Learning: Designing advanced solutions with Generative AI, LLM workflows, RAG systems, and techniques like model fine-tuning and prompt engineering to address real-world needs. - Data Engineering and Web Development: Crafting Python-based data pipelines, REST APIs, and intelligent tools to streamline processes and enable data-driven insights. - Distributed Systems and Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Architecting robust, scalable systems with technologies such as Kafka, Kubernetes, and Elasticsearch to power modern applications. Passionate about solving intricate problems, I thrive at the forefront of technology and innovation, turning ambitious ideas into user-centric, impactful solutions. Experience: Software Engineering Leader - CISCO Engineering Manager - Armorblox (India) Early core engineer - Armorblox (Sunnyvale CA, USA) MTS - VMware Inc. (Palo Alto CA, USA) Research Assistant - USC (Log Angeles CA, USA) Industry Experience as Engineering leader, Engineering Manager, MTS and Software Developer at firms like Cisco, Armorblox, VMWare, USC.

Experience

Cisco

2 roles

Senior Leader, Software Engineering

Promoted

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos

  • As part of Cisco’s Central AI organization, I lead strategic initiatives at the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Security, driving the vision and execution for building secure, scalable, and trusted AI platforms.
  • Strategic Leadership: Oversee end-to-end development of core AI Defense capabilities, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure, enterprise-ready AI solutions that align with Cisco’s broader innovation and security goals.
  • Innovation in AI Security: Shape the architecture and direction of distributed systems that enhance the security, reliability, and governance of AI services across Cisco’s product ecosystem.
  • Ecosystem & Open Source Engagement: Champion the integration of open-source technologies and frameworks to accelerate solution delivery, foster collaboration, and maintain agility in rapidly evolving AI domains.
  • Operational Excellence: Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and workflows that enable teams to operationalize security best practices for AI-driven initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Partner with leaders across engineering, research, and product organizations to drive cohesive strategies for secure and ethical AI adoption.
  • Through this role, I bridge the gap between advanced AI innovation and enterprise-grade security — ensuring Cisco remains at the forefront of responsible and resilient AI transformation.
Distributed SystemsArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI SecurityProject ManagementSoftware Project Management

Leader, Software Engineering

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Innovating with Generative AI and Machine Learning at Cisco AI
  • As a member of Cisco’s AI team, I apply Generative AI, Distributed Architectures, and advanced Machine Learning techniques to develop cutting-edge products and solutions tailored to diverse business needs.
  • Extensively leverage open-source tools and libraries to build highly relevant, scalable solutions for complex use cases.
  • Designed and implemented proofs of concept (POCs) and services using model fine-tuning, LLM agentic workflows, LangChain, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and prompt engineering, driving innovation and supporting key initiatives.
Generative AIDistributed SystemsLLMPythonGolang

Armorblox

2 roles

Engineering Manager

Dec 2020Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Engineering

Oct 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Worked in architecting and scaling distributed microservices applications, with a focus on building resilient data pipelines, cutting-edge detection methods, and robust backend services across the product stack.
  • Proven expertise in leading the end-to-end development of CORE services, including detection, data processing, onboarding, and integration.
  • Designed and implemented advanced monitoring frameworks and dynamic upgrade mechanisms to enhance the performance and reliability of cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Skilled in Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka, delivering scalable, efficient solutions for modern, distributed ecosystems.

Vmware

2 roles

Member Of Technical Staff

Jan 2017Oct 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Building Scalable Tools and Robust Workflows for System Diagnostics and Automation
  • Designed and developed Python-based CLI applications, Flask REST APIs, and efficient data collection mechanisms leveraging Kafka, enabling seamless integration and data flow across systems.
  • Built utility applications to monitor and diagnose critical OS subsystems such as memory management and schedulers, enhancing system performance and reliability.
  • Engineered an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline using custom Python applications, Jenkins pipelines, and Git, successfully driving the release of two major infrastructure deployments.
  • Delivered innovative solutions and optimized workflows, ensuring high-quality releases and operational excellence.

MTS- VM Kernel Intern

Sep 2016Dec 2016 · 3 mos

  • Designed and wrote a library for event-based programming in python and message logging using Kafka
  • Worked on internal apis for machine usage and availability.

Information sciences institute

Summer Research Intern

Jun 2016Aug 2016 · 2 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Spearheading Full-Stack Development and Data Tools for Amazon MTurk Integration
  • Designed, developed, and deployed a web application centered on Amazon MTurk, taking the project from concept to a fully functional production environment.
  • Built robust backend APIs using Python/Flask, enabling seamless interaction with Amazon MTurk services, and developed a dynamic frontend leveraging AngularJS, Bootstrap, and jQuery for a user-friendly interface.
  • Created specialized Python tools and utilities for data extraction, annotation, and transformation, streamlining data workflows and improving operational efficiency.
  • Delivered end-to-end solutions, combining backend architecture, frontend development, and data tooling expertise.

University of southern california

Research Assistant

Jan 2016May 2016 · 4 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Drove Innovation in Spatiotemporal Data Mining and Modeling
  • Led the development of Python-based crawlers and data extractors to collect and preprocess spatiotemporal data from diverse target websites, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Utilized the USC Web Karma tool to model and integrate collected datasets, transforming raw data into meaningful insights.
  • Successfully published the processed data into an Elasticsearch store, enabling powerful search and analytics capabilities for downstream applications.

Usc viterbi school of engineering

Full Stack Developer

Sep 2015Dec 2015 · 3 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Transformed Paper-Based Processes into Automated Web Solutions
  • Designed and developed a web application using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP, streamlining workflows by automating traditionally paper-based processes.
  • Collaborated closely with end-users to understand application requirements and workflows, translating their needs into intuitive designs and storyboarding the entire application to ensure seamless functionality.
  • Delivered efficient, user-centric solutions that enhanced productivity and minimized manual effort through robust web-based automation.

Tibco software inc.

Associate Consultant

Jul 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Developed and supported the web services created on SOA architecture for CITI bank as a client.Worked in agile development model and supported the project in various stages from basic testing environment to live environment.Technologies involved JAVA, XML,XSLTand Tibco Native technology(EMS and Business Works).

Education

University of Southern California

Masters of computer science — Computer Science

Jan 2015Jan 2016

Pune Institute of Computer Technology

Bachelor’s Degree — Information Technology (Univesity of Pune )

Jan 2009Jan 2013

Kendriya Vidyalaya

High School — Science

Jan 1997Jan 2008

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