Raj Soundar

Head of Platform Engineering at Espressive

Raj Soundar has a strong background in software engineering and technical leadership. Raj is currently working as the Head of Platform Engineering at Espressive, where they have been since 2016. In this role, Raj is responsible for delivering exceptional employee experiences by utilizing AI technology.

Prior to their current position, Raj worked at Cisco from 2014 to 2016 as a Senior Technical Lead for APIC-EM, Cisco's Enterprise SDN Platform. Raj led a full-stack security team and was involved in architecting and building components for the SDN platform.

Before Cisco, Raj worked at Virtual Power Systems as a Principal Architect from 2013 to 2014. Here, they led the design and development of a software-defined power solution, demonstrating their skills in coding and software architecture.

Raj also has experience working at Cisco Systems as a Technical Leader from 2006 to 2013, where they led and developed security solutions, including the Network Admission Control and Identity Services Engine capabilities. Raj also played a role in developing the foundation for the IETF standard pxGrid.

Additionally, Raj worked at Alvarion Inc as a Lead Engineer from 1997 to 2006. Raj played a significant role in designing and integrating wireless solutions for various mobile technologies.

Earlier in their career, Raj worked at Motorola as a Sr. Software Engineer from 1995 to 1997. Raj contributed to the development of software for the Iridium personal communication systems project.

Overall, Raj Soundar has a diverse range of experience in software engineering, technical leadership, and project management, consistently demonstrating their expertise in designing and delivering innovative solutions.

Raj Soundar graduated from PSG College of Technology with a Master of Engineering (ME) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. No further information regarding specific years of study or additional education is provided.

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