PRAVEEN SORAGANVI

• Led a global team of 180+ engineers in developing network, email threat protection, and endpoint security solutions, effectively balancing strategic vision with technical guidance to drive impactful results.
• Led the development of a unified platform for Network Sensors, NDR, Email, and Forensic products, integrating hardware, software, and data science to enhance detection, protection, and forensic capabilities. Managed a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge network security solutions.
• Led LLM training for the Networking business unit, improving technical expertise and collaboration. Organized and spearheaded a HackAIthon with 151 participants, resulting in 32 innovations, with several under patent consideration.
• Spearheaded the migration of multi-terabyte backend systems from on-prem data centers to AWS cloud, enhancing scalability and resilience. Developed a cloud-native Auto-Classification framework, an automated malware orchestration system supporting the entire Trellix product suite.
• Revamped the SaaS Email Security product (Email Threat Prevention), driving a 14% revenue increase in the first year by optimizing deployment, cutting AWS costs by 33%, and implementing automation and modern CI/CD processes.
• Contributed to the FireEye divestiture by presenting SaaS-based endpoint and email products to multiple potential acquirers.
• Led global teams across research, data science, and cloud engineering, driving continuous innovation and product enhancements. Mentored and developed 10+ emerging leaders through effective succession planning and retention strategies.
• Fostered a culture of ownership and collaboration across research and malware analysis teams, boosting cohesion and productivity through effective coaching and communication.

• Led the Endpoint Security team, delivering four major product versions and contributing over $600M in revenue.
• Established a new Engineering team in Cordoba, managing recruitment, training, and the implementation of engineering processes.
• Pioneered Real Protect, an industry-first cloud-based anti-malware solution leveraging behavioral and static analysis, driving revenue growth and positioning McAfee as a cloud solution leader. Scaled backend cloud infrastructure to support 100M nodes in just 1.5 years, up from 2.7M nodes.
• Launched the Endpoint Security Platform with a modular blade architecture, integrating key security services like Threat Prevention, Firewall, and Web Protection. Fostered a culture of ownership and collaboration across research and malware analysis teams, boosting cohesion and productivity through effective coaching and communication.
• Received multiple awards for exceptional performance, including 'Most Valuable Person' for the VirusScan Enterprise release, 'Consistent Performer' from the Chief Technology Officer in 2006, and 'Highest Personal Achievement' for ranking among McAfee's Top 7% Achievers in 2006.

Developed and led the testing strategy for sustaining engineering and product releases, ensuring robust quality and performance standards.

Implemented key process improvements in areas like Retrospectives, Bug Writing, and the Automation lifecycle, boosting team efficiency and product quality.
Secured a $1M deal through effective technical pre-sales support, showcasing strong client engagement and solution expertise.