Kotesh Adusumilli is a seasoned engineering leader at VMware, currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering, where he is at the forefront of driving innovation in cloud services. With a robust background in SaaS product development, Kotesh has been instrumental in leading engineering and...
Kotesh Adusumilli is a seasoned engineering leader at VMware, currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering, where he is at the forefront of driving innovation in cloud services. With a robust background in SaaS product development, Kotesh has been instrumental in leading engineering and DevOps teams for Tanzu Mission Control (TMC), a cutting-edge SaaS service that provides comprehensive Kubernetes cluster fleet management across multiple cloud environments, including TKG, EKS, AKS, and GKE. His expertise in building scalable and secure cloud solutions is complemented by a strong focus on customer engagement, ensuring that the products not only meet but exceed user expectations.
During his tenure from 2020 to 2022, Kotesh has spearheaded key projects that integrate TMC with other Tanzu products and SaaS partners, enhancing the platform's capabilities and driving significant value for customers. His leadership style emphasizes organizational health, fostering collaboration across complex teams to solve intricate challenges with innovative solutions. Prior to his current role, Kotesh managed a diverse team of over 200 professionals, honing his skills in product management, big data analytics, and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). His technical proficiency in programming languages such as C and Scala, combined with his strategic vision, positions him as a pivotal figure in VMware's mission to deliver differentiated value in the competitive cloud landscape. Kotesh's commitment to excellence and partnership-building continues to drive the success of VMware's engineering initiatives.