Pradeep Jagtap — Software Engineer
I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat with 8+ years of experience rooted in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). My journey started in technical support, where I built deep expertise in system administration, diagnostics, and complex troubleshooting. Over time, I’ve transitioned into engineering, where I now focus on building scalable solutions, improving system reliability, and driving product-level impact. My core strength lies in understanding systems end-to-end. I’ve worked extensively on package management (RPM, YUM, DNF), boot and recovery scenarios, LVM storage, and automation tools like Kickstart, Convert2RHEL, and Leapp. This hands-on experience with real-world customer issues helps me approach engineering problems with a practical, production-first mindset. In my current role, I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, debug, and enhance solutions that solve real customer problems at scale. My background in support allows me to bridge the gap between customer expectations and engineering design, ensuring that what we build is both robust and usable in the field. I’ve worked with enterprise customers across geographies, handling critical issues and contributing to long-term fixes through engineering collaboration. I remain actively involved in knowledge sharing, mentoring engineers, and contributing to internal tools, documentation, and processes that improve overall efficiency and quality. Recognition has been an important part of my journey. I’ve received the General H. Hugh Shelton Chairman’s Award, along with honors like RHEL Champion, Customer Champion, Inspirational Leadership, and multiple Rockstar of the Quarter awards. These reflect my commitment to technical depth, ownership, and teamwork. Beyond coding and debugging, I contribute to readiness testing, bug triaging, and cross-team initiatives using tools like Bugzilla and JIRA. I also stay invested in continuous learning, with certifications in Linux diagnostics, security hardening, AI foundations, and mentoring. Working remotely has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across cultures, and operate independently while staying aligned with team goals. Outside of work, I enjoy flying drones, bike riding, and exploring new technologies that keep me curious and hands-on.
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Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 8 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Linux
Career Highlights
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- Recognized with multiple prestigious awards
- Expert in RHEL and system reliability
Work Experience
Red Hat
Principal Software Engineer (0 mo)
Principal Technical Support Engineer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Senior Technical Support Engineer (1 yr 9 mos)
Technical Support Engineer (1 yr 9 mos)
Associate Technical Support Engineer (1 yr)
Trainee Associate Technical Support Engineer (5 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Jaywantrao Sawant College Of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Hon. Annasaheb Dange College Of Engineering And Technology, Ashta