Murtaza Doctor

About Murtaza Doctor

I thrive at the intersection of innovation and leadership, transforming bold ideas into scalable, world-class products that redefine industries. As the Global Head of Engineering at ThousandEyes, a Cisco company, I lead global engineering and operations, driving breakthrough innovation in network intelligence, observability, and cloud connectivity.With 25+ years of experience across startups and hyper-scale enterprises, I have a proven track record of building and scaling products in personalization, advertising, e-commerce, pricing, and defense, with a growing focus on AI and Data.Before ThousandEyes, I served as Site Lead for Amazon AWS DynamoDB in Palo Alto, leading teams focused on Edge Engineering, API Management, Global Tables, and Developer Experience—delivering mission-critical solutions that power applications at a massive scale. Earlier, at Yahoo, I spearheaded the development of next-generation advertising services, leveraging cutting-edge research & technologies to drive high-impact innovation. At PROS, I played a pivotal role in pricing and deal management software, helping establish the foundations for data-driven decision-making and contributing to the company’s IPO.Beyond my industry roles, I’m deeply committed to education and mentorship. As an adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, I have taught undergraduate Computer Science courses and mentored 30+ master’s students, bridging the gap between academia and real-world engineering challenges.An inventor with multiple patents, a technical speaker at global conferences, and an active blogger on technology and leadership, I’m passionate about incubating new ideas and bringing them to market. I thrive on building and leading high-performing engineering teams that balance technical excellence with business impact.Let’s connect and shape the future of technology together.X Handle:@murtazadoctor

Experience

1. VP of Engineering & Operations

   Cisco Thousandeyes

   Apr 2018 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   I lead the global Engineering and Operations organization at Cisco ThousandEyes, overseeing a diverse and talented team of engineers and innovators across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. I focus on scaling innovation, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring operational resilience as we redefine network intelligence, observability, and cloud connectivity for the modern enterprise.ThousandEyes empowers organizations with unparalleled visibility into today’s borderless networks, delivering deep insights into how networks impact applications, users, and customers. Our platform is trusted by the world’s largest and fastest-growing brands, including: All of the top 5 global software companies 5 of the top 6 US banks 45 of the Fortune 500As part of Cisco, ThousandEyes is at the forefront of internet-scale assurance, leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help enterprises deliver seamless digital experiences. We optimize network performance, predict, and resolve issues before they impact users, shaping the future of how businesses connect and operate in a cloud-first world.I am passionate about building and leading high-performing global teams that balance technical excellence with business impact. By fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and growth, I empower my teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive measurable value for our customers. We’re hiring! Be part of a team transforming the future of network assurance → Learn more about how ThousandEyes is redefining assurance → Follow us for the latest updates → @ThousandEyes

Education

• University of Houston

  Computer Science, Distributed Systems

• Sardar Patel College of Engineering (University of Mumbai)

  Engineering, Computer Engineering

Skills

• Big Data
• Java
• Ruby
• Javascript
• Uml
• Software Development
• Xml
• Hbase
• Web Applications
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• System Architecture
• Olap
• Agile Methodologies
• Unix
• Engineering Management
• Shell Scripting
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Software
• Fault Tolerance
• Hadoop
• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Soa
• Perl
• .net
• Tdd
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Analytics
• Test Driven Development
• A/B Testing
• Scalability
• Hive
• Scalable Architecture
• Oracle
• Cloud Computing