Ramki Thurimella

Ramki Thurimella is a seasoned professional in technology and education, currently serving as a Senior Staff Curriculum Developer at Cockroach Labs since September 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as Field Enablement Manager at Lacework, VP of Research and Development at WANdisco, and independent consulting for local startups in iOS technology and business strategy. Ramki held a significant academic position as Professor and Program Director for Cybersecurity at the University of Denver, leading the Computer Science department with a considerable budget and team. Additionally, Ramki has experience as a Project Manager at Symphony Media Systems, a Consultant for Fuser, and Director of Engineering at P2 Energy Solutions during its startup phase. Ramki holds a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Osmania University.