Rajashree Pradeep

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India23 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led Azure Data SQL R&D team at Microsoft.
Spearheaded security initiatives at Aruba and Cisco.
Expert in cloud infrastructure and dynamic service scaling.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in infrastructure and software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud TechnologiesTeam LeadershipSecurity ManagementInfrastructure ArchitectureSoftware Development ManagementSoftware Architecture

Other Skills

AI tool adoptionATMArchitectureBoard bringupCCloud orchestrationCloud securityDeliveryDesignDeveloper engagementDevice securityDistributed InfrastructureDiversity & InclusionDynamic service scalingEmbedded Systems

About

With nearly two decades of experience, I lead the Azure Data SQL R&D India team at Microsoft, driving innovations in cloud infrastructure, dynamic service scaling, and operational excellence. My work focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality solutions that empower next-generation data platforms. Known for fostering high-performance teams, I champion collaboration and precision in execution. Previously, I spearheaded security and infrastructure initiatives at Aruba and Cisco, enhancing software quality and building robust frameworks for distributed systems. My expertise spans embedded systems, Linux, and cloud orchestration, with a proven ability to align technical excellence with strategic goals. Passionate about advancing cutting-edge technologies while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Experience

Microsoft

2 roles

Principal Engineering Manager, COREOS Org

Promoted

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · India

Leading the Media and Services team, overseeing FFMpeg build delivery, Universal Scanner, and Provenance services. Spearheaded the organization-wide Pinnacle initiative to drive AI tool adoption and developer engagement. Actively contributing to MEC and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Leading the Media and Services team, overseeing FFMpeg build delivery, Universal Scanner, and Provenance services. Spearheaded the organization-wide Pinnacle initiative to drive AI tool adoption and developer engagement. Actively contributing to MEC and D&I initiatives.

FFMpegUniversal ScannerProvenance servicesAI tool adoptionDeveloper engagementDiversity & Inclusion+2

Principal Engineering Manager, Azure Data SQL R&D India Organization

Sep 2021 – Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos · India

Aruba, a hewlett packard enterprise company

Manager, AOS Security Group

Jan 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · India

Built Device and Cloud security team in a short time of 6 months.
Lead the team to deliver over 50 features in this role.
Keen focus on quality, operational excellence, significantly improved the Software quality in some areas within 6 months — leading to 25% optimization of resources on sustenance activity.
Build Virtualisation Infrastructure to host 3rd party applications.
Architecture and delivery of Infrastructure for Dynamic service scaling and orchestration in a Cloud environment.
One point contact for FIPS Certification.

Device securityCloud securitySoftware qualityVirtualization InfrastructureDynamic service scalingFIPS Certification+2

Cisco

2 roles

Manager, Software Development

Promoted

May 2016 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Building a strong team of engineers ground up to transition the ownership of most of Cisco’s IOS-XR Infrastructure Software without impacting business continuity
Areas include Distributed Infra, BNG and Licensing and ISSU etc.
Handle multiple releases across geography and be responsible for quality and on-time delivery.

Distributed InfrastructureQuality assuranceOn-time deliverySoftware development management

DE and Lead Software Engineer

May 2006 – Jun 2016 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Lead the architecture, design and delivery of Platform dependent and platform Independent Infrastructure software teams for Cisco’s service provider platforms like CRS-1, CRS-3 and ASR9K.
Lead India team deliverables for Next gen IOS-XR software.
Winner of Cisco’s Pioneer Award for CRS-X board development.

ArchitectureDesignDeliveryPlatform-dependent softwarePlatform-independent softwareSoftware architecture