Anand K (. — VP of Engineering
I am a seasoned engineering leader with 25 years of experience in building and scaling enterprise-grade software platforms, modernizing legacy systems, and driving large-scale cloud-native and AI-driven transformations. Currently, I lead engineering at Cohesity, delivering next-generation data tools and cloud infrastructure solutions. I specialize in transforming technical vision into business outcomes—reducing costs, improving resilience, and accelerating innovation. Over the years, I have: 🔹 Scaled and managed global teams of engineers, architects, QA, DevOps, and product managers across geographies, building high-performing cultures rooted in innovation, accountability, and collaboration. 🔹 Shaped product strategy by partnering with product management, sales, and customer success to align engineering execution with business growth. 🔹 Led digital transformation initiatives modernizing legacy platforms into cloud-native, AI/ML-enabled solutions, improving customer adoption and market competitiveness. 🔹 Mentored and developed future leaders, creating succession pipelines and strengthening organizational depth. My leadership philosophy blends strategic foresight, customer-centric innovation, and operational excellence. I thrive at the intersection of technology, product, and business, ensuring engineering not only delivers but also drives company strategy forward. 🔹 Focus Areas: Engineering Management | Cloud-Native & AI/ML Platforms | Organizational Scaling | Strategic Roadmaps | Enterprise Data Resilience | Cross-Functional Leadership | Digital Transformation
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on cloud-native solutions and AI-driven innovations.
Experience: 27 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Product Innovation
- Agile Management
- Technical Architecture
- Team Leadership
Career Highlights
- 25 years of experience in engineering leadership.
- Expert in cloud-native and AI-driven transformations.
- Proven track record in scaling global engineering teams.
Work Experience
Cohesity
Sr Engineering Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Veritas Technologies LLC
Senior Engineering Manager (5 yrs)
Sr Principal Software Engineer (2 yrs 10 mos)
Principal Software Engineer (4 yrs 5 mos)
Symantec
Principal Software Engineer (2 yrs 9 mos)
BMC Software
Lead Product Developer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Avaya
Sr Module Lead (3 yrs 9 mos)
Various companies like Persistent Systems, Zensar, Companies House (UK), AmSoft
Software Engineer (9 yrs 7 mos)
Education
C-DAC Diploma in Advance Computing at Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges