Sankeerth Mogili

About Sankeerth Mogili

As the Director of Engineering at Alkira, a groundbreaking startup, I lead backend engineering initiatives with a passion for solving problems at scale. As a founding engineer, I\'ve been instrumental in shaping our company\'s trajectory from its bootstrap phase, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise to higher management across various challenges.My core strengths lie in- Building and managing productive engineering teams across global locations- Aligning teams with company goals and fostering professional growth- Designing and implementing scalable solutions with hands-on experience- Navigating the complexities of startup environments and driving innovationThroughout my career, I\'ve honed my skills in building robust backend systems and have a proven track record of delivering solutions that can handle scale. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, ensuring that our engineering efforts consistently drive business value.I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical acumen and leadership skills to overcome complex challenges. My goal is to continue pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible in backend engineering while nurturing the next generation of tech talent.If you\'re interested in discussing scalable backend solutions, engineering leadership, or the exciting world of tech startups, I\'d love to connect.

Experience

1. Director of Engineering - Backend Engineering

   Alkira, Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Key Achievements- Spearheaded initiatives and features in the development of Alkira’s next-generation networking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams- Led the engineering team responsible for maintaining and optimizing backend services, ensuring high availability and performance- Adapted cloud elasticity to Alkira\'s networking solution, solving critical scale and throughput challenges in enterprise networking.Leadership & Team Building- Built and nurtured high-performing teams across multiple geographies, ensuring seamless support and development of backend services at scale- Took ownership of major organizational initiatives, driving both technical and process improvements to address complex challenges- Accountable for delivering high-quality features with a strong focus on best industry practices and continuous innovation.Mentorship & Growth- Provided mentorship that fostered personal and professional growth, enabling team members to excel in their roles and close performance gaps- Guided teams to become self-sufficient and align with Alkira’s mission, emphasizing impactful outcomes and effective incident management.Collaboration & Strategy- Partnered with senior management to devise tactical plans during critical incidents, ensuring smooth resolution and business continuity- Developed and delivered strategic proposals that aligned with key stakeholders\' visions, ensuring clear communication and alignment- Co-authored processes that facilitated timely cross-team collaboration, driving efficiency and achieving organizational objectives.

Education

• University of Florida

  Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science

  2016 — 2017

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  M.Sc.(Tech.), Information Systems

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Algorithms
• Parallel Computing
• C++
• Sql
• Linux
• Software Development
• Python
• Java
• Rabbitmq
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• C
• Programming
• Css
• Mysql
• Postgresql
• Docker
• Html
• Javascript
• Kubernetes