Shrinivas Rao Nuka — Director of Engineering
Software Engineering Leader with 17+ years of experience across cybersecurity, network security, storage, retail, and e-commerce domains. I specialize in driving end-to-end software delivery, building large-scale distributed systems, and implementing agile frameworks that enable organizational transformation and business growth. I have successfully led engineering teams at McAfee, Melorra, and Quick Heal, overseeing full-stack initiatives across development, quality engineering, DevOps, and release management. With deep expertise in Quality Assurance and Test Automation, I deliver robust test strategies, quality KPIs, and engineering scorecards that enhance product reliability and foster a culture of continuous improvement. I am passionate about embedding AI into engineering workflows — from test case generation, defect prediction, and root cause analysis to AI-powered analytics and anomaly detection. I drive AI adoption across functions, ensuring scalable, secure, and cohesive solutions while collaborating with business units to translate AI capabilities into revenue-generating products and services. A strong program and project management leader, I guide cross-functional global teams in delivering scalable, cloud-native systems, optimizing operational efficiency, and building strategic technology partnerships. Technical Proficiency: Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Solution Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Microservices, MERN Stack, Java, Python, Selenium, JavaScript, Angular, AWS, GCP, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Django, REST APIs, CI/CD Pipelines, AI (GenAI, LLMs, GPT, Cursor, Copilot). Tools: GitHub Copilot, Jira, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Asana, VersionOne, Postman, Wireshark, Git, JMeter, Martech (CDP, Singular, Magento). Certifications: PMP, CSM, ISTQB. (AWS and AI certifications – In Progress)
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineering Leader with expertise in E-commerce and Cybersecurity.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 17 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Engineering Management
- Ai Integration
- Cloud Technologies
- Agile Frameworks
Career Highlights
- 17+ years in software engineering leadership.
- Expert in AI integration for engineering workflows.
- Proven track record in driving agile transformations.
Work Experience
Melorra
Director of Engineering (1 yr 1 mo)
Quick Heal
Senior QA Manager (11 mos)
McAfee
Software Quality Lead, Scrum Master (6 yrs)
Senior Software QA Engineer (7 yrs 5 mos)
ACS(a Xerox Company)
Software QA Engineer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Guru Ghasidas University
Diploma in Business Administration at ICFAI, Bangalore
12th at S.E.Railway, Bilaspur (E.M)