Abhishek S.

Founder

San Francisco, California, United States20 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Successfully built and scaled multiple SaaS platforms.
Led teams through multiple successful acquisitions.
Expert in data security and governance solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused entrepreneur with expertise in data security and distributed cloud solutions.

Contact

abhishek.singla@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data SecurityProduct ExecutionSaas PlatformsDistributed Cloud ServicesDistributed CloudNetworkingProduct DevelopmentOperations ManagementMarketing StrategyWeb-based Solutions

Other Skills

CRM ToolsClient FulfillmentCloud NetworkingCommunity ManagementEngineering LeadershipEnterprise AdoptionEntrepreneurshipGraph SolutionsLeadershipMarket ValidationMarketingOnline AdvertisingOnline MarketingOpenContrailProcess Automation

About

I am a product-driven entrepreneur with experience in startups, building and scaling platforms across security, infrastructure, and data. Most recently, I built Borneo, a data security and governance platform for modern, high-growth teams. I led product and execution from zero to enterprise adoption across industries, resulting in a successful acquisition by Atlassian. Previously, I led the SaaS platform at Volterra, an edge computing startup acquired by F5 Networks, where it became the foundation for their Distributed Cloud Services. Earlier, I was part of the early team at Contrail, a network virtualization startup acquired by Juniper Networks. The product was later open-sourced as OpenContrail and scaled into an enterprise suite. I also led India operations for Savvica, a startup backed by Educomp. We built one of the largest online student communities in India, acquired our KPCB-backed competitor, and reached over 12M student visitors annually. Focus Areas: Zero-to-One • Product Execution • SaaS Platforms • AI-Native Systems • Data Security • Distributed Infrastructure • Team Building • Customer Success • GTM • Product Growth

Experience

Stealth mode

Founder

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Currently in stealth and exploring what’s next, with a focus on challenging problems, AI-native execution stacks, and building high-leverage products that scale fast.

Borneo (acquired by atlassian)

VP of Engineering

Jun 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · San Francisco Bay Area, Singapore · Hybrid

A data security and privacy platform designed for modern, high-growth teams. Scaled the product for enterprise adoption, serving customers across multiple industries. Successfully exited through acquisition by Atlassian.

Data SecurityProduct ExecutionEnterprise Adoption

F5

Sr. Director Engineering

Jan 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area, Singapore · Hybrid

F5 Distributed Cloud Services is a SaaS platform delivering unified security, networking, and application delivery across data centers, multi-clouds, and edge environments. After Volterra’s acquisition by F5 Networks, joined F5 to help launch and scale F5 Distributed Cloud Services.

SaaS PlatformsDistributed Cloud ServicesNetworking

Volterra

VP of Engineering

Jul 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

A distributed cloud platform enabling secure and scalable application delivery at the edge. Led the engineering team from inception to global enterprise adoption. Successfully exited through acquisition by F5 Networks.

Distributed CloudEnterprise AdoptionEngineering Leadership

Juniper networks

2 roles

Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Promoted

Mar 2014 – Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos · On-site

Led engineering teams to evolve OpenContrail into Contrail Enterprise Multicloud, a unified, open‑API SDN platform that automates networking, security, and analytics across private data centers, public clouds, and edge environments.

OpenContrailSDN PlatformsNetworking

Staff Software Engineer

Mar 2013 – Feb 2014 · 11 mos · On-site

After Contrail’s acquisition, joined to transition the platform into OpenContrail, an open‑source SDN platform built on standard protocols for scalable cloud network.

OpenContrailSDN PlatformsNetworking

Contrail systems

Software Engineer

Oct 2012 – Mar 2013 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Joined Contrail Systems to build the original SDN platform. Worked alongside the founders to achieve early cloud-grade networking capabilities. Successfully exited through acquisition by Juniper Networks.

SDN Platform DevelopmentCloud NetworkingNetworking

Healthcare startup

Founder

Mar 2012 – Oct 2012 · 7 mos · London, United Kingdom · Remote

Founded a short-term healthcare startup, driving product development and early validation. Built the MVP from concept to test market fit.

Product DevelopmentMarket Validation

Educomp

2 roles

Sr. Vice President of Operations

Apr 2011 – Aug 2011 · 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Promoted to lead cross-functional operations spanning sales, marketing, counseling, and franchise support. Owned end-to-end client fulfillment and P&L accountability.

Operations ManagementClient Fulfillment

VP of Marketing, Savvica

May 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Led India operations for Savvica, a global student enrollment and marketing platform serving educational institutions across the US, UK, and Canada.
Directed marketing strategy, content, and community for multiple education portals. Managed campaign execution and day-to-day operations across the India team.

Marketing StrategyCommunity Management

Info edge

Engineering Consultant

Apr 2007 – May 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida Area, India · Hybrid

Consulted on search and graph modules at InfoEdge, contributing to solutions across multiple verticals including recruitment, real estate, matrimony, and education.

Search ModulesGraph Solutions

Pathfinder esolutions

Co-Founder

Nov 2005 – Apr 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

Cofounded Pathfinder to deliver web-based solutions for information management, process automation, and e-learning in the education sector. Led product and engineering efforts to deploy the platform across multiple Delhi University colleges.
Raised seed funding, achieved burn-rate alignment, and received a Series A term sheet prior to transition.

Web-Based SolutionsProcess Automation

Nextag

Software Developer

May 2004 – Nov 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

An early comparison shopping platform. Built large-scale web crawlers for travel and product data, enhanced CRM tools, and automated application monitoring systems.
Nextag was recognized by TIME as one of the 50 Best Websites and featured in Deloitte Tech Fast 500 and Red Herring Top 100.

Web CrawlersCRM Tools