He develops new features for the OS and resolves existing issues. In addition to his technical role, he also interacts with customers to better understand their environments and needs. Prior to joining HP, he worked for 5 years in support and development in the networking stack of AIX. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer Networks) from the University of Southern California and a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Bangalore University. His areas of expertise include Network Protocols, Internet Routing, Device Drivers, and kernel programming. His interests are in computer networking, virtualization, customer engagement, management, and marketing.