Jeethendra Telagu

About Jeethendra Telagu

Innovative and result-oriented Software Engineering Manager with 24+ years of experience architecting and driving complex software, firmware, and platform initiatives across cloud infrastructure, storage systems, and embedded platforms. Recognized for leading cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex system-level and datacenter-scale challenges, from kernel-level debugging to large-scale infrastructure enablement. Combines deep technical expertise in Linux kernel, C, and Python with strategic leadership in architecture, partner collaboration, and product life cycle execution. Adept at driving innovation, root cause analysis, and system optimization, ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-performing datacenter solutions.Expert in architecting and leading development of low-level system software, including Boot ROM, secure boot, and High Assurance Boot (HAB) solutions for complex SOCs. Brings a strategic ability to translate architectural vision into scalable, production-grade products, and a proven track record of initiating and delivering technologies from concept to productization.

Experience

1. Technical Staff Software Engineer Leader at Nutanix Inc

   Nutanix

   Oct 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead platform enablement and partner engineering for Nutanix hyperconverged cloud infrastructure across AHV, ESXi, and AOS, directed cross-functional teams to deliver first-to-market qualification of Intel Sapphire Rapids and Granite Rapids-based platforms. Partnered with Intel, Lenovo, and Fujitsu on BIOS, VMD, and VROC innovations, driving OEM readiness and supply chain alignment. Champion next-generation NVMe topology discovery and VROC boot alignment initiatives influencing future product roadmaps. Mentored engineers, strengthened design processes, and improved quality to 40%, while ensuring rapid resolution of high-severity customer

Education

• Villanova University

  Graduate Level Cources, Wireless Engineering

• University of Mysore

  B.E, electronics and communication

• Southern Methodist University

  Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering

• SJCE

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Skills

• Firmware
• C
• Agile Methodologies
• Storage Area Network (San)
• Software Engineering
• Unix
• Servers
• High Performance Computing
• Software Design
• Linux Kernel
• Linux
• Embedded Linux
• Debugging
• Java
• System Architecture
• Testing
• C++
• Storage
• Device Drivers
• Soc
• Arm
• Rtos
• Software Development
• Digital Signal Processors
• Embedded Software
• Architecture
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Perl
• Embedded Systems