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Hi, I'm Naveen

About Me

I'm a design-driven Distinguished Software Engineer with 18+ years of experience architecting, leading, and developing secure, reliable, and highly scalable distributed systems. Currently at Palo Alto Networks working on Precision AI, I specialize in building mission-critical, cloud-native solutions that combine advanced security, artificial intelligence, and high-performance networking.

Throughout my career at companies like Palo Alto Networks, Salesforce, Thales, Cisco, and Microsoft, I've led cross-functional teams in delivering complex systems from conception to deployment—spanning microservices architectures, edge computing, key management solutions, storage virtualization, and AI-powered platforms. I'm passionate about solving challenging technical problems while mentoring engineers and driving innovation in distributed systems, cloud computing, and security.

Areas of Expertise

  • Distributed Systems: Architecting fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud-native patterns
  • Cloud Computing: Multi-cloud solutions on AWS and GCP, edge computing, and cloud migration strategies
  • Security & Encryption: Enterprise key management, HSM integration, zero-trust architectures, and AI-driven threat detection
  • Artificial Intelligence: Einstein AI platforms, machine learning-based security analytics, and intelligent automation at scale
  • Networking & Storage: TCP/IP optimization, BGP, storage virtualization (FC, FCoE, iSCSI), and network performance engineering
  • Big Data & Streaming: Processing 100M+ events/day with Kafka, ELK/EFK stack, Spark, and real-time analytics
  • Full Stack Development: Go, Java, Python, Node.js, microservices, RESTful APIs, and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes

Professional Experience

  • Palo Alto Networks (2023-Present) - Distinguished Software Engineer leading Precision AI architecture, including App Acceleration, Security, DNS, and Edge Platform services
  • Salesforce (2020-2023) - Senior Principal Engineer/Manager leading Einstein AI Activity Platform, managing 12 engineers across 60 microservices for 28K customers and 400K+ MAU
  • Thales E-Security (2014-2020) - Principal Engineer architecting distributed cloud solutions for enterprise key management and HSM monitoring
  • Cisco (2011-2014) - Senior Engineer designing FC-Redirect for storage virtualization in MDS and Nexus switches
  • Microsoft (2006-2009) - Software Engineer on Bing Search Instant Answers team

Technical Contributions

I share insights on distributed systems, cloud architecture, security, and AI through technical articles and open-source contributions. My writing focuses on practical engineering solutions for complex, large-scale systems.

  • Microservices architecture and containerization strategies
  • Building high-availability distributed systems at scale
  • Security best practices for cloud-native applications
  • Performance optimization for networking and storage systems
  • AI/ML integration in enterprise security platforms

View my latest articles for deep technical insights and real-world implementations.

Leadership & Mentorship

I'm passionate about developing engineering talent and fostering technical excellence. Throughout my career, I've mentored dozens of engineers and led cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical systems.

  • Team Leadership: Managed teams of 12+ engineers across multiple microservices and distributed systems projects
  • Technical Mentorship: Coached engineers on system design, architecture patterns, and best practices
  • Code Review & Quality: Established engineering standards and conducted comprehensive code reviews to minimize technical debt
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Led initiatives across engineering, product, and business teams to align technical solutions with organizational goals

Let's Connect

I'm passionate about solving complex technical challenges and sharing knowledge with the engineering community. Whether you're interested in discussing distributed systems architecture, cloud security, AI implementations, or high-performance networking, I'd love to connect.

Check out my technical articles, view my resume, book a 1:1 mentoring session, or connect with me on LinkedIn. You can also find me on RSA Conference. Feel free to reach out for collaboration opportunities or technical discussions.