Channu Sannappanavar

Channu Sannappanavar has extensive work experience in product management and leadership roles in the tech industry. Channu is currently the Senior Director of Product Management at Aryaka Networks, where they lead product strategy and manages the development and launch of key product features. Prior to this, Channu worked as a Senior Product Line Leader at Calix, where they led a product team and spearheaded the delivery of product vision based on customer feedback. Channu also has experience as the Co-Founder and Head of Products at CIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where they directed the deployment of FTTH Access Network and communication services and generated significant revenue through the launch of building management and video surveillance solutions. Channu has also held leadership positions at GENBAND and UTStarcom, where they led product management and operations and played a key role in the development and launch of new telecommunications products.

Channu Sannappanavar has a Master's degree in Technology Management from Columbia University, which was obtained from 2007 to 2009. In 2001, they completed a non-degree program in Management and Administrative Science from The University of Texas at Dallas. Channu Sannappanavar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications from the University of Mysore, completed from 1990 to 1994. In addition to their formal education, they have certifications in Machine Learning from Stanford Online and Product Management from Pragmatic Marketing. The specific months and years of obtaining the certifications are not provided.