Vijay Nadkarni is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and business roles across various companies. Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer and Developer Community Advocate at Confluent since 2021, Vijay previously held the position of Director at Sloane Street Consulting in 2020. From 2015 to 2019, Vijay served as Vice President of International Business and Regional Director for the USA at Bira 91. Additional roles include Sr. Manager of Strategy at Tech Mahindra from 2014 to 2015, Director at Kaati Zone from 2008 to 2013, and a volunteer position at Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy in 2008-2009. Vijay began a career at Ittiam Systems as an Engineer from 2005 to 2008. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from several institutions, including The University of Texas at Dallas, Drexel University, and The University of Texas at Austin.