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Teena K. Pathre

Bangalore

Summary

20+ Years of experience in software development of datacom, telecom and cyber security products.

Professional engineering manager with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Demonstrates ability to lead engineering teams, drive innovative solutions, and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional communication. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and fostering productive work environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineering Manager

ACL Digital
07.2014 - Current
  • Working at ACL Digital, Bangalore as Senior Engineering Manager with a team of ~15 members. Been the SCRUM-MASTER and PRODUCT OWNER as well from past 5+ years.
  • Experience in managing, development and delivery of a network and application security product called DEFENSEPRO (client : Radware, Israel). Radware DefensePro is a real-time, behavioral-based attack mitigation device designed to protect infrastructure against a variety of cyberattacks.
  • Established performance metrics for monitoring team progress towards key objectives, driving accountability and transparency among team members.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Fostered positive and performance-oriented environment by implementing successful reward systems.
  • Worked with architects, PMs, Quality engineers and stakeholders to accomplish technical aspects of projects.
  • Increased customer satisfaction, addressing technical issues promptly and effectively through close communication with clients.
  • Enhanced product quality with rigorous design reviews and comprehensive testing protocols.
  • Mentored junior engineers to develop their skills, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.
  • Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging innovation and creative problemsolving.
  • Championed the adoption of agile methodologies within the engineering team, enabling faster and more flexible responses to evolving project demands.
  • Trained and developed team of qualified and motivated employees and managed resources.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing across the organization through regular training sessions and workshops on relevant engineering topics or emerging trends in the industry.
  • Strengthened internal communications within the engineering department by establishing regular meetings, progress updates, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Improved team efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing new project management tools.
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • I was a committee member of the well-known all-women technical conference - Grass Hopper Celebration of Women in Technology, India Chapter 2013.

Technical Specialist

Alcatel-Lucent
02.2014 - 07.2014

Wireless Cloud Element, RNC Platform Team

Senior Software Engineer

Cisco Systems
01.2012 - 11.2013

Catalyst 6K series of Switches

Senior Software Engineer

Barracuda Networks
07.2010 - 01.2012

Bangalore Web Application Firewall, Development Team

Senior Software Engineer

LnT InfoTech Limited
08.2007 - 06.2010

Mobile WiMAX – Common Group(Samsung Electronics, South Korea)

Senior Software Engineer

MultiTech Software Systems
05.2005 - 07.2007

Networking and Communication Group

Education

Master of Science - Embedded Systems

Manipal Center For Information Sciences
Manipal
05.2005

B.E - Electronics and Communication

K. S. Institute of Technology
Bangalore
05.2003

Skills

  • Skilled in C and C languages
  • Network security product development
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Collaborative team development
  • Proven customer engagement skills
  • Requirements analysis and software design
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Technical leadership
  • Recruiting
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Senior Engineering Manager

ACL Digital
07.2014 - Current

Technical Specialist

Alcatel-Lucent
02.2014 - 07.2014

Senior Software Engineer

Cisco Systems
01.2012 - 11.2013

Senior Software Engineer

Barracuda Networks
07.2010 - 01.2012

Senior Software Engineer

LnT InfoTech Limited
08.2007 - 06.2010

Senior Software Engineer

MultiTech Software Systems
05.2005 - 07.2007

Master of Science - Embedded Systems

Manipal Center For Information Sciences

B.E - Electronics and Communication

K. S. Institute of Technology
Teena K. Pathre