Srinivasa Raju Birudaraju is a seasoned Staff Network Engineer at LinkedIn since July 2012, specializing in the planning and design of network infrastructure and the management of wide area networks, focusing on security and best practices. Previously, Srinivasa served as the Tech Lead for Network Engineering & Operations at Yahoo! from June 2009 to July 2012, where responsibilities included evaluating and implementing global network equipment for optimal performance. From May 2002 to June 2009, Srinivasa led network systems and architecture as a Team Leader at United Online, addressing complex interoperability issues. Educational background includes a BS in Information Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and advanced studies at Stanford University and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.