Rekha Puvvada — Director of Engineering

📌 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Accomplished technology executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, currently leading global engineering teams at Cisco to deliver next-gen secure networking platforms and drive business growth. • Technically proficient in end-to-end network security solutions, cloud firewalls, Universal ZTNA, AIOps, DevSecOps, and scalable infrastructure, with deep domain expertise in protocols like BGP, OSPF, and high-availability clustering. • Spearheaded the successful implementation of Universal ZTNA across Cisco’s Secure Firewall platforms, retaining USD 100M+ in customer revenue and accelerating adoption among 40,000+ enterprise clients. • Proven track record of optimizing engineering velocity and quality by streamlining DevOps pipelines, enhancing test infrastructure, and mentoring high-performing Agile teams across multi-tenant, cloud-native environments. • Recognized as a key strategic influencer and collaborative leader, entrusted with high-visibility CAP escalations, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, and critical product delivery efforts across globally distributed teams. • Selected for the prestigious “Tanmatra” Women in Leadership Program by IIM Bangalore, underscoring a strong commitment to executive development, innovation, and organizational transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned technology executive in enterprise networking and cybersecurity.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 20 yrs 9 mos