Shilpa Motukuri — CTO
I’m a Senior Engineering Leader with a strong track record of scaling organizations, developing high-performing distributed teams, and delivering platforms and products that accelerate business growth. I specialize in aligning technical strategy with company vision, turning complex engineering problems into scalable, customer-driven solutions. I’ve led multi-year, cross-functional initiatives that improved platform resilience, streamlined engineering operations, and unlocked new product capabilities. Known for my ability to influence across engineering, product, design, and executive leadership, I drive clarity in ambiguous environments and deliver mission-critical results while maintaining a high bar for quality and technical excellence. As a people-first leader, I invest deeply in talent development, organizational health, and creating inclusive, high-trust cultures. I’m also committed to advancing women in technology. As the leader of Elevate@Netflix, I’ve launched workshops, peer-coaching programs, and mentorship initiatives that support and grow the next generation of women engineering leaders. Specialties: Engineering Leadership & Strategy, Organizational Scaling, Distributed Systems, Cloud Platforms (AWS), Technical Architecture, High-Performance Teams, Platform Reliability, Cross-Functional Leadership, Software Engineering Excellence
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Engineering Leader in the Media and Entertainment industry, specializing in scalable cloud solutions.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 19 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Software Engineering Leadership And Management
- Cloud And Distributed Systems
- Software Engineering Excellence
Career Highlights
- Expert in scaling engineering organizations and teams.
- Strong advocate for women in technology.
- Proven track record in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Work Experience
Netflix
Senior Engineering Manager (3 yrs 10 mos)
Senior Engineering Manager (5 yrs 7 mos)
Sr. Software Engineer/ Architect (1 yr 6 mos)
Sr. Software Engineer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Cisco
Technical Leader (4 mos)
Software Engineer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Intern (11 mos)
Infosys Technologies Ltd
Software Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)
Software Engineer (1 yr)
Education
Executive Education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Bachelors at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Masters at San José State University