About

Roopesh Palasdeokar is an experienced Director of Software and Services currently working at Ciena as the Director of Engineering for Route Optimisation and Assurance at Blue Planet. With almost 18 years of relevant experience, Roopesh has gained extensive knowledge in product design, software engineering, and team management. In his current role, Roopesh is responsible for guiding the Pune team in all aspects of product design, communicating company policy, and disseminating company information. He also oversees product development assigned to the Pune team and enforces project deadlines and quality goals. Roopesh acts as the facilities coordinator for the Pune office, ensuring smooth operation and informing the Engineering V.P. of any issues regarding facility or IT. Prior to joining Ciena, Roopesh worked as the Director of Engineering at Packet Design and as an Associate Consultant at Windward IT Solutions. In both roles, he demonstrated his technical expertise as a software engineer and product designer. Roopesh holds an MS in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University and a B.E. in Computer Science from Pune Institute of Computer Technology. His technical stack includes skills as a Senior Software Engineer, product designer, and Software Engineer. Overall, Roopesh Palasdeokar is a highly skilled and experienced Director of Software and Services with a proven track record of success in managing teams, developing products, and ensuring smooth operations.