Nagaraj Bagepalli is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and software development. Currently serving as Senior Director of Engineering at Palo Alto Networks since April 2020, Nagaraj previously held similar roles at CloudGenix and Cisco, where significant contributions included the development of hybrid cloud solutions and advanced security technologies. As a co-founder of Aaptoria Inc and Rohati Systems, Nagaraj played pivotal roles in building innovative platforms and securing funding for growth. With earlier experience as a Senior Technical Leader at Cisco and a strong educational background with a Master of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Nagaraj brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in cloud-native applications, security, and software architecture.