Sankar Patchineelam is a Software Architect with extensive experience in network security and virtualization technologies. He has held positions at several prominent companies, including Emulex, Broadcom, and Zededa Inc., and possesses advanced knowledge in TCP/IP networking and security protocols.
Work at ZEDEDA
Currently, Sankar Patchineelam serves as a Software Architect at Zededa Inc. since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of innovative software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in network security and virtualization technologies. His work focuses on enhancing the security and performance of edge computing environments.
Previous Employment History
Sankar Patchineelam has held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Emulex as a Principal Engineer from 2010 to 2013, focusing on security offloaded hardware solutions. He then joined Broadcom as an R&D Engineer Software 5 from 2015 to 2018. Prior to these roles, he was a Member of Technical Staff at Server Engines LLC from 2005 to 2010 and a Software Engineer at Adaptec India Pvt. Ltd from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Sankar Patchineelam earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, from 1991 to 1995. He possesses advanced knowledge in TCP/IP Networking Protocol Stack and NIC Offloads, and has expertise in developing network device drivers for both ESX and Linux platforms. His specialization includes security protocols such as IPSec, IKE, and OpenSSL.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Sankar Patchineelam has a strong background in PCIe and SR-IOV technologies. He is experienced in virtualization technologies, including VxLAN and Geneve. His technical skills encompass a wide range of areas, particularly in security protocols and network device driver development, which are critical for modern networking solutions.