Srinivas Kotta — CTO

With a career spanning over three decades at leading global technology firms such as Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle (Sun Microsystems), and Motorola, I bring deep expertise in systems architecture, cloud computing, and distributed technologies I currently serve as the Chief Technology Officer at Ensuredit, a fast-growing InsurTech startup, where I focus on leveraging technology to drive business outcomes. My mandate includes building AI-powered insurance features, exploring blockchain-based microinsurance solutions, and shaping the technology roadmap for scalable growth in both Indian and international markets My core strength lies in designing and delivering scalable, resilient microservices architectures—ensuring high availability, low latency, and seamless customer experiences. From cloud-native platforms to high-performance database clusters, I align every technical decision with the larger business vision, closely collaborating with product and business teams to craft viable and impactful solutions Beyond my operational role, I actively mentor startup founders. With over 70 early-stage startups in my angel investment portfolio, I guide entrepreneurs in areas such as technical architecture, team building, product-market fit, and establishing offshore engineering centers My work is driven by a clear mission: to build secure, scalable, and business-aligned technology that solves real-world problems. Whether as a CTO, angel investor, or mentor, I am passionate about enabling founders and teams to scale innovation and create long-term impact

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with strong leadership in cloud architecture and microservices.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 25 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Software Architecture
Cloud Computing
Technology Leadership
Software Development

Career Highlights

Over 30 years of experience in top tech firms.
Expert in scalable microservices architectures.
Mentor to over 70 early-stage startups.

Work Experience

Adobe

Senior Developer / Individual Contributor - Adobe Content File System (2 yrs)

Senior Architect / Developer (2 yrs 6 mos)

MapR Technologies

Principal Software Engineer (1 yr 8 mos)

IBM India Pvt Ltd

Senior Systems Software Architect (2 yrs 10 mos)

Propel Soft India Ltd

Director (1 yr 4 mos)

Microsoft India

Software Development Team Lead (4 yrs 9 mos)

Sun Microsystems

Technical Lead (4 yrs)

NCR Corporation

Principal Consultant (posted from Sathyam) (1 yr 2 mos)

Motorola Electronics India Limited

Project Manager (5 yrs 7 mos)

Education

MS by Research at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Srinivas Kotta

CTO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India25 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 30 years of experience in top tech firms.
Expert in scalable microservices architectures.
Mentor to over 70 early-stage startups.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with strong leadership in cloud architecture and microservices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software ArchitectureCloud ComputingTechnology LeadershipSoftware Development

Other Skills

ScalabilityPerformance OptimizationAWS RedisAPI DesignBackend DevelopmentCloud-Agnostic SolutionsMySQL ClustersAWSAzureBackup SolutionsScalable Software SolutionsHadoop File SystemAgile MethodologiesTeam MentoringI/O Technology Solutions

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Experience

Adobe

2 roles

Senior Developer / Individual Contributor - Adobe Content File System

Apr 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs · On-site

At Adobe, I enhanced the scalability and performance of our content file system, driving innovative features that aligned with business needs. I led performance optimization initiatives that significantly increased system capacity and uptime through advanced caching and AWS Redis integration. My role also included spearheading the successful migration of the SDS to India, fostering a high-performing team while contributing to critical feature development in API design and backend functionalities.
Led initiatives to optimize system performance, achieving substantial increases in request handling capacity.
Directed successful migration processes for the SDS, ensuring a seamless transition and team effectiveness.
Developed core features that improved API efficiency and backend performance.
Integrated caching mechanisms, leveraging AWS Redis to enhance system uptime and responsiveness.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical deliverables with strategic business objectives.

ScalabilityPerformance OptimizationAWS RedisAPI DesignBackend DevelopmentSoftware Architecture+1

Senior Architect / Developer

Sep 2016 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

In this role, I revolutionized our Managed Data Services by developing cloud-agnostic MySQL solutions that prioritized reliability and cost-effectiveness. Key contributions included designing scalable MySQL clusters, optimizing cloud costs through AWS and Azure comparisons, and driving cross-functional collaborations to deliver tailored client solutions. I successfully established robust failover detection strategies that drastically reduced downtime and engineered advanced backup and monitoring frameworks, ensuring uninterrupted service continuity.
Designed and implemented cloud-agnostic MySQL services to enhance reliability across platforms.
Optimized cloud infrastructure choices, balancing performance and cost between AWS and Azure.
Established resilient MySQL clusters, integrating failover detection strategies for improved uptime.
Created effective backup and monitoring solutions to secure data integrity and operational continuity.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customer-centric cluster solutions tailored to client needs.

Cloud-Agnostic SolutionsMySQL ClustersAWSAzureBackup SolutionsSoftware Architecture+1

Mapr technologies

Principal Software Engineer

Jun 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

As a Principal Software Engineer, I architected scalable software solutions that significantly improved system efficiency (in replication feature, particularly for high-profile projects like Aadhaar). My successful design and implementation of Audit feature within the MapR Hadoop File System (for data nodes) enhanced data transparency and performance. I also led the adoption of Agile practices, streamlining development cycles and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Designed scalable software solutions that improved system performance and reduced downtime.
Led the development of critical features for the MapR Hadoop File System, enhancing system transparency.
Successfully addressed and resolved high-impact bugs, ensuring seamless functionality in critical projects.
Championed Agile methodologies to improve team efficiency and align project deliverables with business goals.
Mentored and led technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Scalable Software SolutionsHadoop File SystemAgile MethodologiesTeam MentoringSoftware ArchitectureCloud Computing

Ibm india pvt ltd

Senior Systems Software Architect

Aug 2011 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

In my role as Senior Technical Architect, I built a high-performance team from scratch and delivered essential components for the IBM Power Hypervisor project. I provided technical leadership in developing I/O technology solutions from India site, which led to the filing of multiple patents and feature advancements in project execution. My strategic focus on creating seamless integration within our systems underpinned our ability to meet and exceed project objectives.
Established and scaled a high-performing technical team, achieving readiness for complex projects in record time.
Delivered multiple key features that enhanced the IBM Power Hypervisor’s I/O capabilities.
Filed six patents, contributing to innovative solutions and earning recognition for excellence.
Provided strategic local leadership to align project execution with organizational objectives.
Led design and development initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and advancement of Hypervisor technologies.

I/O Technology SolutionsTechnical LeadershipPatent FilingSoftware ArchitectureCloud Computing

Propel soft india ltd

Director

Mar 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

As the founder of IndiaSaveZ, I directed all aspects of the startup, from software development to marketing and sales strategies. I engineered a robust web service for user SMS integration, demonstrating my technical versatility and ability to innovate. My strategic governance secured seamless operations and effective data handling, positioning the startup for future growth.
Directed all startup operations, including software development, marketing, and sales efforts.
Developed an advanced web service to streamline business logic from user SMS inputs.
Designed efficient data processing solutions using Azure SQL 2008, enhancing data retrieval capabilities.
Established strategic governance practices that ensured operational efficiency and growth potential.

Startup OperationsWeb Service DevelopmentData Processing SolutionsSoftware ArchitectureTechnology Leadership

Microsoft india

Software Development Team Lead

Jun 2005 – Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad

Growth Path & Progression:
 Sr. Program Manager | MM. 2004 – MM. 2005 (SFU - Services for Unix Product)
 Development Lead | MM. 2005 – MM/ 2006 (SFU product)
 Senior Developer | MM. 2006 – MM. 2009 (developed new product for bugs Detection in Windows Driver binaries without symbol information)
 Senior Developer | MM. 2009 – Jan. 2010 (MS SQL Cube and Analytics)
At Microsoft, I managed a development team focused on the Services for Unix (SFU) product line, driving significant feature enhancements and system improvements. My leadership ensured adherence to software development standards, and my rigorous approach to project management fostered successful outcomes for critical feature developments and bug fixes.
Led a development team to enhance the SFU product line, managing the delivery of critical features.
Ensured successful bug resolution and adherence to standard software development processes.
Fostered a collaborative end-to-end project management approach, ensuring timely delivery.
Implemented enhancements that improved system functionality and overall product performance.
Contributed to team growth and knowledge sharing, aligning expertise with project goals.

Software DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam CollaborationTechnology Leadership

Sun microsystems

Technical Lead

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs

Technical lead in IB frame work delivery in Solaris kernel

Ncr corporation

Principal Consultant (posted from Sathyam)

Mar 1999 – May 2000 · 1 yr 2 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Worked fixing bugs and enhancements in various modules of PDE Kernel (Parallel Data Extensions) for MPRAS Unix - platform for NCR Tera data technologies.

Motorola electronics india limited

Project Manager

Nov 1992 – Jun 1998 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore, Hyderabad

Worked on various projects and roles. Areas into - X Windows, CDMA and GSM Protocols development and test related work, Compilers, Distributed programming