Reshama Deshmukh

Reshama Deshmukh is an accomplished business strategist and operations leader currently serving as Business Strategy and Operations Lead and Chief of Staff at Confluent since May 2021. With a strong background in strategic planning, OKR management, and community engagement, Reshama has successfully driven initiatives that enhance developer experience and strengthen community ties around open-source technologies like Apache Kafka. Previous roles include significant positions at Facebook, where Reshama managed misinformation programs and led marketing and privacy strategies, as well as a tenure as Senior Consultant at Wipro Technologies. Reshama holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and degrees in cost and managerial accounting and commerce.