Mohan Babu M
Director, Software Engineering
Bangalore
Summary
A dynamic and forward-thinking Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience, recognized for building and leading high-performing, multi-site R&D teams that consistently deliver innovative solutions aligned with customer and end-user expectations. Brings deep expertise in Cloud Security, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), and SaaS technologies, combined with a strong foundation in engineering leadership, strategic business planning, product development, and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving process improvements and delivering scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Engineering
Skyhigh Security
10.2023 - Current
- Led and mentored high-performing engineering teams, driving the design and implementation of modern cloud-native architectures with a focus on Cloud Security, SASE, and SaaS-based solutions.
- Created a collaborative and positive work culture that enhanced employee engagement, reduced turnover, and boosted overall team performance.
Improved project delivery and operational efficiency through strategic planning, effective resource allocation, and disciplined time management. - Enabled seamless cross-functional collaboration by establishing clear goals, conducting regular performance reviews, and maintaining transparent communication channels.
- Architected and deployed real-time log streaming and observability solutions to enhance threat detection, incident response, and system reliability.
- Championed a culture of innovation by empowering teams to experiment and develop cutting-edge solutions in secure cloud environments, accelerating business outcomes and ensuring scalability.
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
McAfee Software India Pvt Ltd
04.2005 - 09.2023
- Led and executed projects including UCE Reporting, UCE Policy UI, ZTNA, Cloud Reporting, Content Security Reporter, Web Reporter, Web DLP UI.
- Optimized processes to enhance product quality and lifecycle sustainability.
- Streamlined resource allocation for timely product launches.
- Presented technology updates and product roadmap to executive leadership.
- Facilitated high-quality software development through continuous integration and automation.
- Delivered comprehensive technical education to enhance knowledge among sales and support personnel.
Software Engineer
IBM Global Services
09.2004 - 04.2005
Lecturer
P.E.S.I.T
08.2003 - 08.2004
Education
M.B.A - Operations Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New DelhiMTech - Computer Engineering
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
MysoreB.E - Computer Science and Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
BangaloreDiploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Nadgir Polytechnic
BangaloreSkills
Product development and Cloud Security
Coaching and mentoring
Strategic planning
SAAS, SASE, ZTNA, Cloud Firewall, Analytics and Reporting
JAVA, C#
MS-SQL, MySQL, Postgres
Python
Perl
Shell
Java Scripting
XML, HTML
GIT
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes
Kakfa
Microservices
Timeline
Director, Engineering
Skyhigh Security
10.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
McAfee Software India Pvt Ltd
04.2005 - 09.2023
Software Engineer
IBM Global Services
09.2004 - 04.2005
Lecturer
P.E.S.I.T
08.2003 - 08.2004
M.B.A - Operations Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
MTech - Computer Engineering
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
B.E - Computer Science and Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Diploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Nadgir Polytechnic