Snehal Patel

Snehal Patel is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in product management and engineering across leading technology companies. Currently serving as Director of Product Management for Google Kubernetes Engine at Google since June 2021, Patel previously held various senior leadership roles at Cisco, including Vice President of Product for the Security Platform and Response, where responsibilities included driving growth and strategy for multiple security solutions. Prior experience includes Associate Principal at McKinsey & Co., focusing on product development for High-Tech and Aerospace industries, and Director of Engineering at The Boeing Company, recognized for expertise in IP-based mobile ad-hoc networks. Academic credentials include an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, a Master's in Electrical Engineering from UC Irvine, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.