Pallavi Duggal

About Pallavi Duggal

I lead at the intersection of high-scale software engineering and mission-critical security.\"As a Senior Engineering Manager at Zscaler, I am dedicated to building the future of Government Cloud—delivering the Zero Trust architecture and secure infrastructure that protects our most sensitive public sector data. My leadership journey is defined by what the Science Times calls a \"Continuous Quest for Excellence,\" a drive that has seen me scale systems and teams at world-class organizations including Salesforce, Expedia Group, and GoDaddy.Leading with Precision and EmpathyI believe that the best software is built by high-performance teams that operate with radical clarity and psychological safety. My leadership philosophy—Precision and Empathy—is about balancing rigorous technical standards with a deeply human-centric approach. I don\'t just manage engineers; I build career paths, foster innovation, and create environments where every team member can do their best work.A Mission to Give BackMy professional success is fueled by a commitment to my roots and a belief that technical excellence and diversity are inseparable. As a prominent advocate for Women in Technology, I am dedicated to \"paying it forward\" by mentoring the next generation of leaders. I am passionate about creating inclusive pathways for underrepresented talent, ensuring that the tech industry becomes a space where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.A Growth MindsetBeyond the day-to-day, I am currently deepening my technical foundation through a Master’s in Computer Science at Arizona State University. I also serve as a judge for the Globee® Business Awards, where I evaluate global excellence in business and technology. I am always looking to connect with fellow leaders who are passionate about secure cloud innovation and the future of engineering leadership.Core Expertise:Cloud-Native Architecture | Zero Trust Security | GovCloud | Strategic Roadmap Planning | Talent Development & Mentorship | Cross-Functional Leadership | Java & Python Ecosystems

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineering Manager

   Zscaler

   Jun 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   As a Senior Engineering Manager within the Platform team, I lead the technical strategy and execution for Zscaler’s Government Cloud infrastructure, scaling mission-critical services across both hyperscalers and bare-metal. I manage high-performing engineering team dedicated to delivering Zero Trust architecture that meets the rigorous security demands of the public sector (FedRAMP/DoD). My leadership is defined by \'Precision and Empathy\'—pairing deep technical rigor with a human-centric approach. Within Zscaler, I am an active champion for internal mentorship and Women in Tech, believing that building world-class platforms requires an inclusive environment where we intentionally develop the next generation of diverse technical leaders.=> Infrastructure at Scale: Driving the roadmap for Gov Cloud platform services, bridging hyperscaler agility with bare-metal performance.=> Leadership & Culture: Managing and growing diverse engineering team with a focus on radical clarity, psychological safety, and career development.=> Strategic Execution: Translating complex security mandates into resilient, high-availability platform solutions for global public sector clients.

Education

• Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  BE, Computer Science

  2011 — 2015

• Arizona State University

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Well-Designed Apis
• Microsoft Office
• Javascript
• C++
• Github
• Python
• Algorithm Design
• Html
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• .net
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Java
• A/B Testing
• Soap and Rest Architecture
• Junit
• Css
• C
• Handlebars.js
• Mongodb
• Microsoft Word
• Apache
• Mvc