G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar

Founder and CTO, SnapTell Inc.

San Francisco Bay Area

Current
Past
Education
  • Stanford University
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institure of Technology
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Computer Software

G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar’s Summary

* Serial Entrepreneur
* Over 15 years of Software research and development experience in various areas.
* Entrepreneurial experience building successful startup Sanera Systems acquired by McDATA Corporation in 2003; played dual roles of Software Architect and Engineering Manager.
* Deep technical expertise in Computer Algorithms, Data Mining ranging from academic research to industrial applications, expert on Data Center Infrastructure Technologies, Storage Networking, Storage Management and Network Management.
* Expertise developing Internet applications and technologies.
* Experience building Software teams, and leading a Software projects from concept, inception through to product delivery with rigorous use of development process.

G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar’s Specialties:

Internet Consumer and Data Center Technologies


G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar’s Experience

  • Co-Founder and CTO

    SnapTell Inc.

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    February 2006Present (3 years 6 months)

    Co-founder of a technology startup developing an innovative mobile image-based search service for consumers. SnapTell (http://snaptell.com) is funded by NEA Ventures, and is based in Palo Alto, CA.

  • Sr. Software Architect

    McDATA, Corp.

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; MCDT; Computer Networking industry)

    September 2003February 2006 (2 years 6 months)

    Joined McDATA through the acquisition of Sanera Systems in 2003. Lead software architect of McDATA reporting to the CTO, responsible for technical roadmap leading to 2007-2008 and beyond.

    Provide technical direction to a team of more than 100 engineers in 3 design centers. Lead technical due diligence and evaluation of new technologies in the areas of SAN Switching and Extension software. Participate in authoring ANSI standards. Develop API Strategy for interfacing with 3rd party Software Companies.

  • Software Architect and Senior Manager

    Sanera Systems

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

    December 2000September 2003 (2 years 10 months)

    Dual roles of software architect and senior manager of startup software team.

  • Sr. Associate

    Morgan Stanley

    (Public Company; Computer Networking industry)

    19982000 (2 years)

  • Sr. Researcher

    Hitachi America Ltd

    (Public Company; Computer Networking industry)

    19961998 (2 years)


G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar’s Education

  • Stanford University

    Ph.D , Computer Science , September 1990September 1996

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

    B.Tech , Computer Science , 19861990

  • Indian Institure of Technology

    Bachelor of Technology , Computer Science , June 1986June 1990


Additional Information

G. D. (Ram) Ramkumar’s Groups:

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  •    IIT Madras Alumni
  •    Mobile Marketing Association
  •    MobileMonday
  •    IIT Alumni
  •    McDATA Alumni
  •    Startup Specialists
  •    TiEcon
  •    Mobilists (Innovators in mobile industry - 3900+ members)
  •    Cloud Computing
  •    Stanford University Alumni
  •    Stanford Engineering Alumni, Faculty and Staff
  •    IITM Business Network - Building Global Relations
  •    IITMAANA SF Bay Area Chapter

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