Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Sharad Chandra is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and digital transformation across diverse industries. As the Director of Software Engineering at Cisco, he oversees the development and deployment of mission-critical enterprise software solutions. Concurrently, he serves as a Consultant at Siemens Information Systems Ltd., leveraging his expertise to support the company's software and digital initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Director of Software Engineering, Cisco (Present)
- Leads a team of 50+ software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade software products
- Drives the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality
- Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to align software roadmaps with business objectives and customer requirements
- Implements data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring to optimize software development processes
Consultant, Siemens Information Systems Ltd. (Present)
- Provides strategic advisory and technical consulting services to support the company's software and digital transformation initiatives
- Shares industry best practices and guides the implementation of emerging technologies to enhance solution capabilities
- Collaborates with the engineering team to identify and address critical software engineering challenges
Career Progression
Software Development Engineer, McAfee (2012 - 2017)
- Designed and developed cutting-edge security software solutions to protect enterprise networks and endpoints
- Contributed to the implementation of secure software development life cycle (SDLC) practices
- Earned recognition for exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise
Member (Research Staff), Bharat Electronics (2007 - 2012)
- Conducted research and development activities in the field of embedded systems and real-time software
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prototype and test innovative technology solutions
- Demonstrated strong analytical and technical writing abilities
Academic Background
Sharad Chandra holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, where he specialized in software engineering and distributed systems.
Areas of Expertise
- Software architecture and design
- Agile software development methodologies
- DevOps and continuous integration/deployment
- Big data and cloud technologies
- Cybersecurity and enterprise risk management
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
- Spearheaded the successful migration of Cisco's flagship software suite to a cloud-based platform, resulting in a 30% increase in customer adoption
- Led the development of a cutting-edge security analytics platform at McAfee, which enhanced the company's threat detection and response capabilities by 25%
- Contributed to the research and development of a novel embedded control system for Bharat Electronics, which was subsequently deployed in critical defense infrastructure
Conclusion
Sharad Chandra's extensive experience in software engineering, combined with his strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities, make him a valuable asset in driving digital transformation and innovation. As he continues to excel in his current roles, he remains focused on leveraging emerging technologies and agile methodologies to deliver high-impact software solutions that address the evolving needs of enterprises and customers.
