Janani Velchamy

Janani Velchamy is a seasoned Hardware Engineering Program Manager currently at Verkada, with previous experience at Arista Networks and Cisco. At Cisco, Janani led multiple programs for Enterprise Class Catalyst-Switching products, overseeing project execution, budget management, and cross-functional team coordination. Janani's management of R&D expenses surpassed $10 million and included roles as a Diversity and Inclusion lead. Janani also served as General Manager at The Hoot, managing a sizable team, enhancing business operations, and fostering corporate partnerships. Earlier internships included roles in hardware design and software engineering at Cisco, Arista Networks, Gigamon, and Zoom Video Communications. Janani holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Rice University.