Aatish Mandelecha

Aatish M. is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and entrepreneurship. As the Founder of Strac since June 2021, Aatish M. has developed a modern Data Discovery, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk Remediation software, focusing on protecting businesses from data leaks and ensuring compliance with regulations such as PCI, HIPAA, and GDPR. Prior to Strac, Aatish M. held several key roles at Amazon from March 2010 to June 2021, including Principal Engineer, where significant contributions included designing and building the Payment Secure Zone and the PayStation API. Early career experiences include a Software Engineering Internship at IQinVision and a Graduate Student Researcher role at UC Irvine. Aatish M. holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from UC Irvine and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, complemented by education at Y Combinator.