Ravindra Pindikura

Ravindra Pindikura is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in software development and architecture. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at Confluent since November 2024, Ravindra previously held roles as a Software Engineer at Sundeck and Principal Architect at Dremio, where significant contributions included leading the development of Gandiva, a framework for LLVM-based code generation. Prior experience includes a Principal Engineer position at Amazon, focusing on performance enhancements for database cold tiers, and notable architectural roles at MapR Technologies, where engagement in developing a distributed filesystem was pivotal. Early career highlights encompass positions at Datalane Systems, Agami Systems, Network Appliance, and Veritas Software. Ravindra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.