Rajeev Rajan is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration and productivity software. Rajan joined Atlassian in May 2022, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous roles at Facebook and Microsoft. His expertise in engineering management and product development has been instrumental in driving Atlassian’s technological advancements and innovation.
Who is the CTO of Atlassian?
Rajeev Rajan has made significant contributions to the technology industry through his leadership roles at major tech companies. Before joining Atlassian, he served as Vice President of Engineering at Facebook, where he oversaw critical engineering projects. At Microsoft, he held various leadership positions, including Corporate Vice President and Distinguished Engineer, contributing to the development and success of Office 365 and SQL Server. At Atlassian, Rajan focuses on enhancing the company's technology infrastructure and leading its engineering teams towards innovative solutions.
Work History
- Atlassian: Chief Technology Officer since May 2022
- Facebook: VP, Engineering from March 2021 to May 2022
- Facebook: Engineering Director from July 2017 to March 2021
- Microsoft: Corporate Vice President in July 2017
- Microsoft: Distinguished Engineer & Director of Engineering, Office 365 from March 2016 to July 2017
- Microsoft: Partner Director of Engineering, Office 365 from June 2014 to March 2016
- Microsoft: Partner Development Manager, Office 365 from January 2011 to June 2014
- Microsoft: Development Manager, Office 365 from July 2006 to December 2010
- Microsoft: Development Lead, SQL Server from January 2001 to June 2006
- Microsoft: Development Lead, Exchange from September 1998 to December 2000
- Microsoft: Software Design Engineer from January 1997 to August 1998
- Microsoft: Software Design Engineer from September 1994 to December 1996
Education History
Rajeev Rajan's educational background is rooted in computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, between 1988 and 1992. He then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science at The Ohio State University, completed between August 1992 and December 1993. Additionally, he attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for further studies in computer science from January 1993 to January 1994.
When did Rajeev Rajan join Atlassian?
Rajeev Rajan joined Atlassian in May 2022 as the Chief Technology Officer. Since his arrival, he has been instrumental in advancing Atlassian's technology strategy, driving innovation, and enhancing the company's engineering capabilities. His tenure at Atlassian has been marked by a focus on optimizing product development processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering teams.