About

Pavan Vadapalli is a highly experienced Director of Engineering with over 13 years of relevant experience in the tech industry. Currently, he serves as the Director of Engineering at UpGrad, a leading online education platform that provides courses and programs in various fields. In this role, Pavan is responsible for driving the company's engineering strategy and overseeing the development of innovative products and solutions. Prior to joining UpGrad, Pavan worked as the Director of Engineering and Operations at i.am+, a technology company founded by musician and entrepreneur will.i.am. During his tenure at i.am+, Pavan led the development of several cutting-edge products and technologies, including the company's AI-powered voice assistant and wearable devices. Before i.am+, Pavan co-founded and served as the Director of Ninetology High Tech India, a startup focused on developing mobile devices and software solutions. In this role, he was responsible for building the company's engineering team and overseeing the development of its flagship products. Pavan holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU). He also attended Sri Aurobindo International School for his secondary education. Pavan's technical expertise includes senior software engineering, and he is proficient in various programming languages and tools. He is a strategic thinker and a problem solver, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and solutions. Pavan is a natural leader who is passionate about mentoring and developing his team members to achieve their full potential.