John Janakiraman is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at DataPelago, John previously held key positions such as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Emergys LLC, and Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering at Skytap. Additional experience includes a role as Program Manager at Microsoft and Research Manager at HP. Academically, John earned a PhD in Computer Science from UCLA and a MSc in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.