Neil Prabhu

About Neil Prabhu

From a young age, I\'ve been drawn to technology\'s power to solve real-world problems. My career began in software engineering and DevOps but has evolved to focus on AI, cloud infrastructure, and automation: areas where I thrive building scalable, high-performance systems that enhance developer productivity. Over 6+ years at companies like Juniper Networks and Snowflake, I\'ve developed expertise spanning backend systems, database optimization, machine learning deployment, and microservices architecture. I\'m passionate about automation and efficiency, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes through infrastructure cost reduction and performance optimization. As a Software Engineer at Juniper Networks, I led initiatives integrating AI-driven productivity tools, automating knowledge retrieval, and refactoring legacy systems. Beyond the technical work, I find fulfillment in mentoring interns and leading cross-functional engineering teams. Looking ahead, I\'m excited about opportunities to lead engineering teams building resilient systems at scale, particularly in AI, ML ops, and cloud architecture. I\'m always open to discussing software engineering, data science, AI, or collaborating on innovative technology solutions. Feel free to connect, I\'d love to share insights or explore how we might work together!

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Zest AI

   Jun 2025 — Present

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Science - MS, Data Science

  2021 — 2023