Tejaswi C.

About Tejaswi C.

Engineering leader with a track record of guiding teams and delivering scalable, mission-critical systems. At LegalZoom, I have led execution across fulfillment platforms, aligning engineering efforts with business priorities while driving reliability, automation, and operational excellence.Over time, I have naturally stepped into team leadership responsibilities — mentoring engineers, coordinating delivery, interviewing candidates, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure predictable outcomes.My leadership philosophy is simple: create clarity, set realistic expectations, and empower engineers to do their best work.I am currently focused on expanding my impact through formal engineering management, where I can multiply results not just through technology, but through people and organizational alignment.

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer

   LegalZoom

   Mar 2017 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Served as the functional leader for a team of engineers delivering mission-critical fulfillment platforms, driving execution and ensuring predictable outcomes in a high-visibility environment.Stepped into team leadership responsibilities without formal authority, providing technical direction, removing blockers, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.Mentored and developed engineers, accelerating onboarding and strengthening overall team effectiveness.Partnered closely with product and business stakeholders to align priorities, negotiate timelines, and balance technical investments with organizational goals.Led cross-team release coordination, proactively identifying risks and improving operational readiness.Played a key role in hiring, conducting interviews and influencing candidate selection to elevate team talent.

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2001 — 2005

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2005 — 2007