About

Santhosh Krishnegowda is a high-energy software manager with over 20 years of experience in enterprise storage, C/C++ compiler build tools, system software, and related domains. He has built new ORS and NDM teams in Bangalore and is currently responsible for executing PowerMax Cloud roadmap at Dell EMC as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering. As a Co-Founder and Tech Lead at Chipwerks, Santhosh built a 20+ compiler team and executed various projects for many US and European customers for over six years before being acquired by Freescale. He possesses strong leadership skills and the courage to own challenging goals for the organization, achieving them in time through efficient teamwork. Santhosh is experienced with all stages of the software development life cycle, driving it in startups and compliant to global organizations. He has worked directly with customers, Field Application Engineers, geographically diverse product teams, and management to navigate issues, manage expectations, and ensure on-time quality delivery. Santhosh has maintained an employee retention rate of 90% in both Chipwerks and Freescale by creating a culture of personal ownership, teamwork, and open communication. He has played a key role in hiring, enhancing and developing talent, improving operational efficiency, process improvements, and productivity. In his past roles, Santhosh worked as a Software Manager of Compilers at Freescale Semiconductor, where he led a group of highly skilled software tool developers creating compilers, assemblers, linkers, and libraries for a variety of Freescale architectures. He was responsible for external ISO site audits and management reviews, handled SCM migrations, training, and guidance, and engaged with customers as build tools experts. Santhosh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications from the University of Mysore, and he is currently pursuing an Executive Leadership Skills Development Program from IIM, which is set to be completed in December 2021. His technical skills include Senior Software Engineering, Software Engineering, and C. Overall, Santhosh Krishnegowda is an accomplished software manager with a proven track record of leading teams, executing projects, and achieving challenging goals. He is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in enterprise storage, C/C++ compiler build tools, system software, and related domains.