Bharat Pawar
Senior Engineering Manager
Pune,MH
Summary
Accomplished technology leader and seasoned software architect boasting 16+ years of extensive software development expertise in Security, Storage, Rail automation, and Banking & Finance sectors. Demonstrated success in engineering leadership, fostering high-performance R&D teams. Committed to assisting growing R&D organizations in delivering groundbreaking products and establishing centers of excellence through my adept technical leadership skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
VMware Carbon Black (Acquired by Broadcom)
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw 12-strong team of engineering personnel to design, develop, deliver, and test Core sensor features for the CBC windows product, crucial for outperforming competitors and achieving recognition in Gardner's magic quadrant
- Provided security enhancements, performance optimizations, new features, and bug fixes for the Dynamic Rule Engine (DRE), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Enhanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EEDR) products across multiple releases
- Led the ACE team, resulting in a reduction of customer-reported issues within the CBC sensor team
- Challenged with managing and growing multiple teams involved in feature development, product integrations, and customer escalation handling for CBC, EEDR, XDR, CWP products
- Working closely with a cross-geographical team of dev and QA managers, architects, and product managers to identify and execute a roadmap for customer and revenue expansion.
- Led the successful completion of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Championed the adoption of agile methodologies within the engineering team, enabling faster and more flexible responses to evolving project demands.
Staff Engineer
VMware Carbon Black (Acquired by Broadcom)
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented Trusted Publisher and IPv6 support, enhancing system functionality and security measures
- Implemented KEXT to system extension support and Apple Silicon Chipset (M1) native support
- Provided mentorship on secure development practices, security domain, and system development to the team
- Contributed to critical customer issue resolution, conducting comprehensive Core dump analysis, and actively participated in product security efforts, including release activities and automation of testing using CppUTest and Python, RESTful APIs
- Ensured zero bugs during internal deployment and Early Access Program (EAP), demonstrating consistent delivery of exceptional quality within deadlines
- Led timely and high-quality releases for App Control and EDR, earning 'Elevate at Our Best Award' twice for the exceptional contributions to App Control and EDR releases.
- Mentored junior engineers by providing guidance on best practices and industry standards, fostering professional growth.
Load Software Engineer (Siemens Mobility)
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Designed and implemented H3SZS Adapter Software for RBC (Radio Block center) using C++ for the deployment for Germany and Norway Railways, contributing to improved track operations
- Development and test automation, ensuring compliance with EN50128 and SIL4 safety standards, enhancing system reliability
- Collaborated with German engineering counterparts in Braunschweig, Germany, facilitating seamless requirement engineering and deployment processes for railway systems
- Honored with the 'Siemens Puraskaar Award' for exceptional contributions in designing, implementing, and delivering the H3SZS Adapter software to German Railways.
Technical Lead
Quick Heal Technologies Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Redesigned Endpoint Security 'Scan Engine' for Linux, Mac, and Windows, leading to higher AV test rankings
- Enhanced upgrade framework, reducing internet bandwidth costs and customer disk space usage significantly
- Implemented automation for testing and security tools, minimizing manual effort during release testing
- Established organization-wide source repository and CI/CD pipeline for efficient patch delivery, reducing human errors.
Software Engineer
Symantec India Pvt Ltd (Acquired by Veritas)
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Actively contributed to feature development for Veritas Cluster Server agents using C++, MFC and Win32 APIs
- Identified and resolved customer-reported issues by employing WinDbg and remote debugging techniques, addressing memory leaks, user-mode crashes, and deadlocks
- Played a key role in developing Veritas Product Installer (VPI) plugins, enhancing product functionality and usability
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Virtualization, and Storage Stack concepts within the storage domain.
Engineer - Product Development
SunGard Technologies Pvt Ltd (Acquired by FIS)
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Improved GL Trade's Banking & Financial systems by partnering with international banks to develop new features and resolve bugs using C++ and Java Swing technologies
- Delivered real-time support to banking customers (BNY, Bank of America), ensuring prompt issue resolution and high customer satisfaction
- Provided SWIFT protocol support and consecutive protocol updates.
Software Engineer
Aloha Technology
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed Faronics Power Save agent and console, integrating idle machine time monitoring and power usage calculation with Win32 Power management APIs
- Provided configuration support for customized power and cost-saving measures, improving energy efficiency
- Designed and implemented automated report generation on the console, delivering organization-specific power-saving statistics and insights.
Education
Master of Science - Scientific Computing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Primary development: C, C, Windows programming, Mac, Cyber Security, Storage
Dev/Test tools: Jira, SVN, Gitlab, Jenkins, Python, Shell Script, Wireshark, OpenSSL, Agile Scrum
Platforms: Windows, vSphere, ESXi, MacOS, AWS
Frameworks & Tools: Win32 SDK, MFC, STL, XCode, Visual Studio, WinDbg
Project Management: Leadership, Strategic Project Planning, Project Execution, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Customer Engineering Support
Certification
Acquired Certified in Cyber Security, Certification by (ISC)2
International Work Experience
- Germany, Siemens AG, Schengen Visa, 2018, 2019
- USA, VMWare, B1/B2 Visa valid till 08/01/33
Extracurricular Activities
Enthusiastic about running and cycling, I have accomplished an Ironman 70.3 Triathlon and taken part in numerous marathons spanning running, cycling, and swimming. Additionally, I attained 'B' and 'C' certifications in the National Cadet Corps during my academic pursuits.
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
VMware Carbon Black (Acquired by Broadcom)
07.2023 - Current
Acquired Certified in Cyber Security, Certification by (ISC)2
12-2022
Staff Engineer
VMware Carbon Black (Acquired by Broadcom)
10.2020 - 07.2023
Acquired Professional Scrum Master- I certification by scrum.org.
01-2018
Load Software Engineer (Siemens Mobility)
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2020
Technical Lead
Quick Heal Technologies Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2017
Software Engineer
Symantec India Pvt Ltd (Acquired by Veritas)
05.2011 - 01.2014
Engineer - Product Development
SunGard Technologies Pvt Ltd (Acquired by FIS)
12.2009 - 05.2011
Acquired Sun Certified Java Programmer in Core Java programming by Sun Microsystem (Now Oracle).
01-2009
Software Engineer
Aloha Technology
12.2007 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Scientific Computing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2001 -