Amit S. is the Director of Engineering at Aera Technology in Pune, India, with over 23 years of experience in various fields including cybersecurity, embedded systems, and healthcare.
Director of Engineering at Aera Technology
Amit S. currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Aera Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in engineering to drive the technology strategy and operations of the company. His expertise spans various domains and technologies, ensuring robust and innovative solutions for Aera Technology's needs.
Previous Roles in Engineering Leadership
Prior to joining Aera Technology, Amit S. held prominent engineering leadership positions. He worked at Qualys as the Director of Engineering for Vulnerability Management (VM) and Security Event Management (SEM) in Pune, Maharashtra, from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was the Vice President of Product Engineering at ZiMetrics Technologies from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, Amit co-founded Alba Consulting Private Limited, where he served as CTO from 2016 to 2017.
Technical Architect and Senior Roles
Amit S. has a robust background in technical architecture and senior engineering roles. He spent 12 years at Cybage as a Senior Technical Architect/Technical Architect in Washington, District of Columbia. Earlier in his career, he worked at Reliance as a Security Engineer and at Chubb Alba (UTC Fire & Security) as a Software Engineer, gaining substantial experience in software and security engineering.
Educational Background
Amit S. has a diverse educational background. He earned his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Maharshi Dayanand University. He also studied Mobile Health at Stanford University School of Medicine. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in various technical and engineering domains.
Expertise in Technological Domains
With over 23 years of experience, Amit S. has amassed expertise in multiple technological domains. His skills include working with Big Data technologies, cloud services, DevOps, and various programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++. Amit has hands-on experience with porting Android to custom hardware, integrating internet-connected consumer devices, and leading major projects for companies like Google, Symantec, and Medtronic.
Industry Experience and Projects
Amit S. has worked across a spectrum of industries including cybersecurity, embedded systems, healthcare, ecommerce, education, and telecom. As part of his career, he has technically managed multi-product, geographically distributed teams. Notably, he was a member of the Software Architect Group (SWAG) at Symantec and contributed to the development of 14+ Symantec products. His extensive project portfolio includes collaborations with Google, Symantec, and GfK, to name a few.