Monica Irudayaraj

About Monica Irudayaraj

I am a technology leader with 20+ years of experience building software defined cloud storage solutions, enterprise IT products, and high-performing global engineering teams. My passion lies in connecting technology innovation to business strategy, driving impact, scalability, and revenue growth.With a background spanning full-stack development, technical architecture, Agile leadership, and product strategy, I bring deep technical breadth paired with strong execution discipline. I’ve led large-scale programs, shaped product roadmaps, and built diverse, empowered teams that consistently deliver.At my core, I believe in servant leadership, continuous learning, and translating complex technical vision into clear business value.

Experience

1. Director of Software Engineering

   NetApp

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Lead a globally distributed engineering organization delivering software-defined cloud storagesolutions that scale across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.• Partner with Google, Microsoft, and internal NetApp teams to co-develop innovative cloudsolutions, expanding global footprint and market adoption.• Drive engineering strategy, prioritization, and execution, ensuring alignment with corporate growthand revenue objectives.• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams; foster a culture of innovation, accountability,and operational excellence.• Present strategic updates and project outcomes to senior executives and key stakeholders.

Education

• NCPMI

  21 Hours of Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Training , Agile Project Management

• MS University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science

  2000 — 2004

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

• Wharton Executive Education

  Chief Technology Officer

• NCPMI

  35 Hours of Project Management Training, Project Management