HARJINDER SINGH
Fremont,CA
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience building scalable big data analytics platforms and distributed systems in the cloud. Proven track record of driving strategic AI and analytics initiatives, leading high-impact teams, and delivering robust, production-grade data pipelines. Currently leading cloud analytics at Palo Alto Networks, with deep experience in GCP, LLMs, and microservices. Passionate about leveraging ML and data infrastructure to enable ethical, secure, and high-performance AI applications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Built a high-performance engineering team focused on scalable cloud analytics.
- Leading Prisma Access cloud analytics team.
- Delivered LLM-powered features to reduce manual workflows.
- Managed multi-region deployments and streamlined telemetry pipelines.
- Spearheaded tools for anomaly detection and real-time monitoring.
- Led development on 10 simultaneous projects, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths.
- Led a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth.
Principal Engineer Manager
Palo Alto Networks
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Led development for Prisma Cloud’s analytics on GCP.
- Built robust data collection and observability tools for cloud security products.
Technical Lead
Cisco
06.2015 - 12.2021
- Lead cross functional team of 10 to develop microservices for Cisco DNA Center.
- Led development of a Multicast microservice using modern cloud tech stack.
- Built frameworks for automated service assurance and telemetry.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
Senior Software Engineer
Ericsson Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Developed infra libraries and event tracking systems.
- Engineered distributed data storage and telemetry solutions.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
Education
M.Tech - Computer Science
Punjabi University
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Panjab University
Skills
Data Engineering & Architecture
GCP, AWS
Scalable Microservices
Cloud Platforms
Real-time Data Processing
LLM integration
Team Leadership
Strategic Roadmapping
Distributed Systems
ETL Pipelines
Cloud Analytics
Agile methodologies
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
Team building
Employee training
Customer satisfaction
Effective communication
Time management
Performance monitoring
Certification
Machine Learning Foundations, Coursera
Selected Projects And Achievements
- LLM Deployment: Integrated LLMs to enhance anomaly detection and automate routine analytics tasks.
- Telemetry Framework: Designed model-agnostic telemetry framework to support open config models.
- Cloud-Scale Observability: Built tools to optimize cloud policy management across multi-tenant environments.
Patents
- Closed-loop automation for intent-based networking
- Model mapping and dynamic model enablement
- Service tagging optimization for network intent
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager
Palo Alto Networks
03.2024 - Current
Principal Engineer Manager
Palo Alto Networks
09.2021 - 02.2024
Technical Lead
Cisco
06.2015 - 12.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Ericsson Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2015
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Panjab University
M.Tech - Computer Science
Punjabi University