Meet The Mentors
Abhay Chennagiri
Staff Software Engineer at A10 Networks
Undergrad - NITK Surathkal
Graduate - UC, Santa Barbara
San Jose
I am a backend software engineer building security solutions that help protect enterprises against hackers. Outside of work, I'm a huge sports fan, from playing Poker and Chess to tossing a Frisbee and hitting a cricket ball. And on those quiet Sunday afternoons? That's when I pick up my guitar and play a tune or two. Mixing tech, sports, and music, that's pretty much me in a nutshell.
Software Engineering, Resume Review, Interview prep, Prepping up for higher studies in the US
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Ajay N Koti
Senior product manager, Jio Ads
MBA - Indian school of business
B.Tech - National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Bangalore
I'm a product manager and love identifying and solving for user pain points using technology . Outside work, you can find me exploring latest and hidden food joints in Bangalore or on the badminton court on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Technology, product management and marketing
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Akshay Prabhu
Software Engineer III, Google
NITK, IT
Mountain View
I'm a Software Engineer by the day, Music|Art|Dance Enthusiast by the night. Having worked on multiple Software Engineering domians over the past 4.5 years I still find myself intrigued by the capabilities of code.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me playing guitar, making music, sketching, playing badminton & boardgames.
Multiple including Fullstack, Systems, Data Engineering, App development etc
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Akshay Rajendra Prasad
Physical Design Engineer at Apple
USA
B.E in Electronics and Communications , NIE Mysore
MS in EE, USC
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
I’m a laid back guy with a day job as a chip design engineer. When I am not diving into latest silicon designs, you can catch me playing cricket, tennis or perhaps exploring some corner of this diverse world.
VLSI design, Electrical Engineering
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Amogh Babu K A
Software system engineer 2 | Reasearch scholar @IIT-Roorkee
(PhD)
Bangalore
𝐴 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑠-𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡-𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑃ℎ𝐷 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑡 𝐼𝐼𝑇 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑒, 𝐼 𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠. 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠, 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑥 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.
Web development, Data science and analytics, open source tools and technologies
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Arjun Uday Prabhu
Senior Data Engineer, Trip advisor
B.E in Electronics and Communications , SJCE
MS in CS, NYU
Shimoga
I'm a data engineer who helps companies make data driven decisions. Music, travel and all things sports compete me. I'm also a semi-professional chess player, playing tournaments for fun over the weekend.
Data engineering, Software engineering, Communication, Interpersonal skills
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Ashwin Kumar K S
Product Manager
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Surathkal
PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur
Bangalore
Passionate about learning and helping others grow! Diverse experience in petrochemicals, supply chain, IoT, AI, and Adtech. Outside work, I enjoy family time, trivia chats, and sports. Let's connect and grow together!
Product Management
Technology
Quizzing
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Chandana Shivanand
Tech PM, Meta (Ex Microsoft)
B.E in Electronics and Communications , PESCE Mandya
MS in Computer Networks, USC, USA
Bangalore
I'm an engineering-turned-PM on a journey through diverse career arenas. Beyond my tech role, I'm fueled by art, travel, innovation, and philanthropy, adding a vibrant dimension to my professional journey.
Networking, FANG interviews, Infrastructure, Eng to PM switch, entrepreneurship, MS in USA, career guidance, NGO, Product/Program management
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Druthy Setty
Staff Engineer
Master’s in Electrical Engineering
Phoenix, AZ
I am an electrical engineer and work within a CPU design team. Outside of work, you'll often find me out in nature with my beloved fur babies, and I spend my free time advocating for animals.
CPU design and verification
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Hamsa Shwetha Venkataram
Data Scientist , Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Current)
Applications Developer, Oracle Financial Services
Masters in Computer Science, USC
Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering, VTU
Sunnyvale, USA
Teaching machines to understand the universe!
Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Career Guidance
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Karthik Rao
Software Engineer
MS in CS
San Jose
I work with the AWS CodeWhisperer team in Designing, developing, and maintaining internet-scale, highly-available, compliant, distributed systems and web applications on AWS.
AWS
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Keerthan Vasist
Software Engineer, ML at Amazon
B.E in Mechanical Engineering , NITK
MS in CS, USC
California, USA
I'm a mechanical engineer turned software engineer working in the ML/AI domain. Beyond work, I manage a cricket team, a fantasy auction tool and play 8-ball pool in a APA league team.
ML/AI
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Lakshman Rajagopal
Past: Entrepreneur
Current: Engineering Analyst
M.S in Offshore Structures & Extreme Wave Hydrodynamics, IIT Madras
Pune
🌊 Engineering Analyst at Oceaneering International | Expertise in Subsea Umbilical, Risers, and Flowlines (SURF) systems | M.S in Offshore Structures & Extreme Wave Hydrodynamics, IIT Madras 🎓 | Former National level Cricketer 🏏 | Music Composer & Hindustani Dhrupad Vocalist 🎶 | Hip-Hop Dancer 🕺 | Marathon Runner 🏃♂️ | Graphite Pencil Artist ✏️ | Astrophysics Enthusiast 🌌 | Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and pushing boundaries in both professional and personal pursuits. Let's connect and explore new opportunities! 🚀
Subsea Umbilical, Risers, and Flowlines (SURF) Systems
Offshore Structures and Extreme Wave Hydrodynamics
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Product Development and Optimization
Engineering Software and Tools for Critical Analyses and Feasibility Studies
Risk Assessment and Project Management in the Oil and Gas Industry
Innovation and Continuous Improvement in Engineering
Safety and Quality Assurance in Offshore Engineering
Cricket and Sportsmanship (BCCI and KSCA Leagues)
Indian Classical Music (Hindustani Dhrupad Vocals, Saraswathi Veena)
Music Composition and Multi-instrumentalism
Hip-Hop Dance and Choreography
Marathon Running and Fitness Training
Graphite Pencil Sketching and Visual Arts
Astrophysics and Latest Developments in Space Science
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Lakshmeesha KN
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and communication from PES College of Engineering Mandya
Banglore
Passionate engineer with 7+ years of experience in IT ,love to collaborate with people , keen towards leadership and management. Other interest includes music, sports , politics and trading
Product management , technology ,Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Lokesh B V
Staff Software Engineer at Arm
Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication
Bengaluru
Tech enthusiast, Avid Biker, Hiker and an Isha Mediatator.
Technology, Programming, Computer System Architecture, Hardware Simulation, Linux Kernel, Firmware, Various build tools
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Naveen KS
Technical Lead, Near Intelligence Bangalore
B.Tech., CS, NITK Suratkal
Bangalore
I'm a backend software engineer having a fair amount of knowledge and skills in Rest APIs, databases, distributed computing and processing, and microservices. I like to solve logical questions and read articles on System design. Outside of work, I enjoy playing Badminton and Table Tennis.
Interview preparation, Microservices
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Nikhil Soraba
Sr Engineer
MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech
BTech, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Austin, Texas, USA
I am a senior engineer at Microsoft working on creating the next generation AI chips. In my free time, I like hiking and playing the violin.
Hardware Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Nisarga GS
Talent Development Consultant
Engineering and
MBA in Human resources
Bangalore
Hello, I'm a Learning & Development Specialist and Consultant at a leading IT company, specializing in Articulation, soft skills, and data analysis. Outside of the corporate realm, I am a passionate singer and dedicated social activist, combining my skills to make a positive impact.
Branding, Digital marketing, communication, Articulation, softskills, Data Analysis and process management
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Prajwal Prasad
Principal member of technical staff, Oracle
BTech in Information Technology , NITK
MS in CS, Georgia Tech
Bangalore
In my professional life, I serve as a backend software engineer specializing in the cloud domain. Outside of work, I immerse myself in traversing hiking trails, discovering new travel destinations, engaging in rock climbing adventures, and savoring a friendly game of pickleball
Coding, backend software development, MS in US
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Rachitha Suresh
Senior Product Manager
MBA, IIM Bangalore
BE, SJCE Mysore
Bangalore
Building products for SMEs for India at Razorpay
Product Management, Entrepreneurship
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Raghuveer Gowda
Software Engineer, Expedia, USA
B.E in Electronics and Communications , PESCE Mandya
Master's in Computer engineering, ASU
Seattle
Passionate backend software engineer adept at tackling data challenges. Beyond work, I find joy in hiking and maintaining an active lifestyle, continually pursuing new and exciting experiences to stay engaged and ward off boredom
Coding, backend software development, MS in US, Data and AI
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Rakesh Kumar Satvik
Senior Software Engineer, Apple - Current
Software Intern, Nvidia
Software Engineer, Ittiam
M.S, USC
B.Tech, SJCE
San Francisco
Engineering lead for Camera software team at Apple. Beyond work, I enjoy playing volleyball, motorcycle riding, and snowboarding.
Software engineering career guidance, Life in US
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Rakesh kashyap
Sr SWE at Linkedin
B-Tech, Computer Science at NITK
MS, USC
Santa Clara
N/A
Machine Learning, ML Infra, Software engineering
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Srinidhi Kunigal
Data Scientist
Columbia University, MS in Data Science
IIT Madras, BTech in Engineering Physics
New York
I'm a Data Scientist who likes embed AI into products to deliver data driven ML solutions. You can occasionally find me hiking, watching cricket, reading fantasy novels or planning a trip with my wife
Machine Learning/AI
Computer Science
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Suhas S. Jain
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech
Ph.D., Mechanical Eng., Stanford University, USA 2022
M.S., Mechanical Eng., Stanford University, USA 2018
B.Tech., Mechanical Eng., National Institute of Technology-Karnataka, India 2014
Atlanta, GA, USA
I'm a Mechanical Engineer passionate about fluid dynamics and computational science, solving problems related to energy, propulsion, aerospace design, climate change, and other areas of engineering.
Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Higher Education, Fluid Dynamics, Computational Science
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Suryanarayana Maddu
Flatiron Research Fellow @ Simons Foundation
PhD in Computer Science, Max Planck Institute, Germany
BTech in Mechanical Engineering, NITK Surathkal
Manhattan, New York
I am a Flatiron Research Fellow at the Simons Foundation. I am a Mechanical Engineer using tools from computing to solve problems in Biology. Off-duty, when I am not visiting museums, I like to travel, hike, cycle, and muse over sustainable development goals.
Biology and AI, Data Science, Design and optimization, Sustainable development
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Sushmita Hegde
User Experience Researcher
Masters in Interaction Design, Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering
Bangalore
I am an Engineer turned UX Researcher. The UX field is a great amalgamation of my previous technical background and my inherent interest in subjects like psychology, journalism and creativity. Outside of work, I dabble in most things art. I am currently training in Kathak, co-chair a book club, and on my way to perfecting granny squares by crocheting!
User Experience, Qualitative Research, overview to Product lifecycle management
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Umaprashanth J
Software engineer
PESCE, MANDYA
Bangalore
Chasing dreams, capturing moments, and sharing a slice of my world. Let's connect and inspire each other!
Technology, Competitive Examinations, Engineering
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Vikramaditya Gaonkar
Software engineer
Bachelors in mechanical engineering
Masters in computational sciences
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
A software engineer with roots in mechanical engineering. I now specialize in data analytics. Outside work, I'm getting started with kite surfing
Technology, Data Engineering, Python, Big Data, Data Platforms, computational fluid mechanics