Kumar Sidhartha
Bangalore
Summary
- Dynamic technology leader with over two decades of experience in the software industry, currently driving innovation as Director of Software Development at Nutanix.
- Extensive product development expertise at top companies including Nutanix, Cisco, Dell, Sun Microsystems, and Wipro.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale projects, such as microservices platforms, automated upgrade and deployment frameworks, and advanced data center management solutions, with over a decade in engineering management and leadership roles.
- Spearheading Nutanix Infrastructure under the Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) organization, overseeing strategy, vision, and execution.
- Successfully built and expanded the Infrastructure Software Team at Nutanix, fostering a team culture grounded in Honesty, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect, and Transparency (H.E.A.R.T).
- Advocated an API-first approach to drive automation and orchestration.
- Proponent of a Culture of Innovation, demonstrated by granted patents.
- Implemented a 'Build, Measure, Improve' loop, significantly enhancing product quality with a strong focus on addressing customer issues and advancing test automation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director /Sr. Manager Software Development
Nutanix Inc
04.2018 - Current
- Led initiatives to simplify deployment of Nutanix's HCI stack, offering flexibility on platforms, hypervisors, and deployment scales with 99.5%+ reliability
- Pioneered the centralized 'Zero-Touch' Nutanix Deployment with Foundation Central, extending capabilities to geo-distributed DCs
- Managed the development and scaling of the MicroServices Platforms (MSP) on Kubernetes, powering key Nutanix services like Prism Central, Object Storage, and Flow
- Spearheaded the development of the One-Click Upgrade Framework (LCM) for software and firmware updates across multiple OEMs
- Championed self-certification tools (FleX) for partners, enabling platform and hardware scalability.
Manager/TL/MTS, Software Development Engineering
Cisco Systems
07.2009 - 04.2018
● Led end-to-end development of Unified Computing System Manager (UCS-M), overseeing design, development, and customer escalation support for server and storage management features.
● Managed UCSM releases by coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams, product management, and program management.
● Collaborated with in-house teams (BIOS, BMC, Storage, Networking) and third-party vendors (Broadcom, LSI, QLogic, Intel, NVIDIA) to design and develop key server and storage management features.
Senior Engineer Analyst
Dell India R&D
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Development of Dell Online Diagnostics for PowerEdge Servers and PowerVault storage, implementing DMTF standard-based diagnostics.
MTS
Sun Microsystems
04.2004 - 03.2007
- Sustaining Engineer for Sun PC Netlink and Firmware Validation for Sun Fire Servers, focusing on defect resolution and system controller firmware validation.
Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
07.2003 - 04.2004
- Developed diagnostic tools for HP Printers, enhancing monitoring and maintenance capabilities.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
National Institute Of Technology
Warangal, India, 2003Skills
● Proficient in leading cross-functional and cross-geography projects from conceptualization to delivery
● Skilled in recruiting and retaining high-performing team members
● Collaborates seamlessly with Product Management to define product vision and technical roadmap
● Actively engages in software architecture and design reviews, contributing valuable insights
● Effectively communicates software roadmaps, design strategies, and release progress to key stakeholders ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering informed decision-making
● Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Kubernetes, Microservices, Containers, Virtualization, DevOps, System Management, x86 Architecture, OS Internals, DMTF Standards
Additional Information
● Leading Innovative Change: Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
● BulletProof Manager Training: Crestcom International
● DevOps Foundation: LinkedIn
● Learning Docker: LinkedIn
● Microservices Foundation: LinkedIn
● Kubernetes Foundation: Udemy
● Communicating with Confidence: LinkedIn
Timeline
Director /Sr. Manager Software Development
Nutanix Inc
04.2018 - Current
Manager/TL/MTS, Software Development Engineering
Cisco Systems
07.2009 - 04.2018
Senior Engineer Analyst
Dell India R&D
04.2007 - 07.2009
MTS
Sun Microsystems
04.2004 - 03.2007
Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
07.2003 - 04.2004
B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
National Institute Of Technology
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