Prabhat Jha

Head of Engineering - Streaming at DataStax

Prabhat Jha is a seasoned entrepreneur and a highly experienced engineering leader with a strong track record of success in multiple startup ventures. Currently, he serves as the head of engineering for Data Streaming products at DataStax, focusing on the innovative Apache Pulsar open source project.

With a background as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Wootric (later acquired by InMoment), Prabhat spearheaded the development of an AI-powered customer experience (CX) management platform.

Prabhat also co-founded InstaOps, a real-time mobile Application Performance Management (APM) platform that was successfully acquired by Apigee, now part of Google.

During his tenure at Apigee, where he served as a director of software development, Prabhat was instrumental in creating a range of both proprietary and open-source API management solutions highly regarded by developers.

Prabhat Jha is known for his expertise in various domains including PaaS, SaaS, DevOps, Machine Learning, NLP, Multi-Cloud Strategy (including hybrid cloud), Big Data Analytics, Distributed Computing, Developer Experience, and Open Source Software development. He brings a pragmatic approach to software development and is passionate about open source technologies and industry evangelism.

Educationally, Prabhat holds a Master of Arts in Mathematics & Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from Fairmont State University.

Throughout his career, Prabhat has held key roles in reputable organizations such as DataStax, Eejot, Wootric, Apigee, Red Hat, Midwest ISO, Yodlee, and others. His diverse experience includes positions ranging from engineering management to software development and analysis, showcasing his versatility and deep understanding of the tech industry.

In summary, Prabhat Jha is a dynamic professional with a proven history of entrepreneurial success and a wealth of expertise in engineering leadership, software development, and open source technologies.