Nirendra Awasthi
Engineering Leader | Platform and Product Engineering | DLP | Security | Mobile | Storage | AI & Security Advocate | Ex-Microsoft
- Role
- Senior Engineering Manager at Netskope
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nirendra Awasthi
With over 20 years of experience in building and scaling high-performance engineering teams, I specialize in architecting and delivering robust, cross-platform software solutions across mobile (Android, iOS), desktop (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments.I currently lead engineering efforts at Netskope, where I\'ve driven development of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for their secure access platform (ZTNA) while collaborating with cross platform teams.Previously I\'ve lead lead engineering efforts at Microsoft, where I’ve driven the development of secure access platforms (ZTNA) and spearheaded accessibility innovation through products like Voice Access for Windows. My work integrates AI-driven engineering practices, reduces time-to-market, and ensures software quality at scale.I’ve also mentored engineers, led product strategy initiatives, and collaborated with global cross-functional teams to align technology with evolving market needs.Core Strengths- Building & scaling agile, high-impact engineering teams - Driving product strategy, innovation, and cross-platform delivery - Implementing AI for coding optimization and monitoring - Deep expertise in security, cloud-native architecture, and storage orchestration - Delivering complex software systems with a customer-first mindsetI\'m passionate about engineering excellence, inclusive design, and creating a culture where innovation thrives. Let’s connect if you\'re interested in collaboration, mentorship, or leadership in tech.
Experience
Senior Engineering Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · IN
At Netskope, I spearheaded a talented engineering team dedicated to coming up with next gen DLP capabilities within the ZTNA framework. By fostering collaboration across various departments, we are working on aligning our product vision with market needs, significantly improving our security offerings. This role allowed me to develop strategic leadership skills while driving impactful results.
Education
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad
B.E.
1998 — 2002
Sunstone
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2012 — 2013
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