Sada Malladi

About Sada Malladi

I build the infrastructure that powers the future.For 20+ years, I\'ve been an entrepreneurial technical leader building platforms serving millions—from network virtualization for Fortune 500 data centers to cloud-native infrastructure enabling autonomous vehicles at scale. My work spans technical architecture, product strategy, GTM execution, and building high-performing engineering organizations.MY JOURNEY:→ Network Virtualization Pioneer (Brocade, 20••••15)Built and led teams developing OpenStack-based cloud networking for 200+ enterprise data centers. Architected VMware vCenter integration reducing network provisioning from hours to seconds for 150+ customers. Led Virtual Cluster Switch platform achieving 99.99% uptime at 40Gbps+ throughput. Filed multiple patents in Software-Defined Networking and partnered with industry-leading vendors.→ Cloud-Native Infrastructure (Infoblox, 20••••17)Architected DNS security SaaS platform processing 30M+ daily transactions with 99.99% uptime, scaling to 8,500+ customers. Led Agile transformation increasing deployment frequency 6x, contributing to $127M product revenue. Defined GTM strategies, pricing models, and product launches.→ Founder & Entrepreneurship (Vimana, 20••••21)Founded IoT security company building AI-based DNS security platform. Built SaaS using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS with proactive ML-driven analytics. Led VC fundraising, conference speaking, and M&A experience on both sides of acquisitions.→ Edge Computing & Physical AI (Monarch Tractor, 2021-Present)Scaled engineering from 10 to 150+ professionals while building MonarchOne Cloud processing 35M+ data points/day with 99.99% uptime. Architected edge-cloud infrastructure for autonomous systems across 500+ units. Secured $220M in funding and established Fortune 500 OEM partnerships across multiple industries.WHAT I BRING:• Technical expertise bridging networking and cloud architectures (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)• Product management and GTM strategy: requirements, pricing, launches• Proven team scaling and high-performance cultures (94% retention)• Customer-facing technical leadership with Fortune 500 enterprises• Entrepreneurial mindset: VC fundraising, conference speaking, M&A, patents• Full-stack experience: network protocols to AI/ML workloadsI\'m passionate about building infrastructure that enables breakthrough innovations—hyperscale cloud networking, edge computing for autonomous systems, or next-gen AI/ML platforms.Let\'s connect if you\'re tackling complex infrastructure challenges at scale.

Experience

1. VP of Engineering

   Monarch

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Built and scaled engineering organization 15x delivering cloud-connected autonomous systems for commercial deployment. Led technical strategy, product development, and strategic partnerships.Key Achievements:• Built and Managed a team building Software defined autonomous vehicle / mobile / cloud platform, achieving 99.99% uptime, processing millions of data points daily in the cloud• Led development of safety-critical autonomous systems deployed across 500+ units• Supported Series A/B/C investor rounds in funding and established Fortune 500 partnerships across multiple industries• Scaled production operations with global manufacturing partners• Achieved 94% engineering retention and 3.2x velocity improvement• Delivered Multiple product releases on the vehicle and Cloud and mobile applications.

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  MS, Computer Science

  1996 — 1998

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Chemical Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Master of Science, Computer Engineering

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Software Development
• Java
• Xml
• Operating Systems
• Virtualization
• Snmp
• Ethernet
• Storage Area Networks
• C++
• Uml
• Enterprise Software
• Data Center
• Fibre Channel
• San
• Cloud Computing
• Object Oriented Design
• Design Patterns
• Storage
• Tcp/Ip
• Vmware
• Puppet
• Perl
• Architectures