Sridhar Ramaswamy is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Snowflake, a leading cloud-based data warehousing company. He joined Snowflake in February 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles in tech giants like Google and his venture initiatives. Ramaswamy's deep expertise in engineering and commerce has been pivotal in steering Snowflake's strategic direction and growth.
Who is the CEO of Snowflake?
Sridhar Ramaswamy has had a distinguished career in the tech industry, marked by his contributions to digital advertising, engineering, and venture partnerships. Before joining Snowflake, Ramaswamy co-founded Neeva, a privacy-focused search engine, and served as a Venture Partner at Greylock Partners. His tenure at Google saw him rise to Senior Vice President of Ads & Commerce, where he played a crucial role in scaling Google's advertising business. Ramaswamy's technical and leadership skills have consistently driven innovation and operational excellence in his roles.
Work History
- Snowflake: Chief Executive Officer since February 2024
- Snowflake: Learning Snowflake from June 2023 to February 2024
- Greylock Partners: Venture Partner from October 2018 to February 2024
- Neeva: Co-Founder from January 2019 to May 2023
- Google: SVP, Ads & Commerce from March 2013 to October 2018
- Google: SVP Engineering from April 2011 to March 2013
- Google: VP Engineering from January 2008 to April 2011
- Google: Engineering Director from September 2005 to December 2008
- Google: Software Engineer from April 2003 to September 2005
- E.piphany: Engineering Director from January 1999 to January 2003
- Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies: Member of Technical Staff from January 1996 to January 1999
- Telcordia Technologies: Member of Technical Staff from January 1994 to January 1996
Education History
Sridhar Ramaswamy's educational background is rooted in computer science. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brown University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1985 to 1989. This solid foundation in computer science has significantly contributed to his career achievements and leadership roles in the tech industry.
When did Sridhar Ramaswamy join Snowflake?
Sridhar Ramaswamy joined Snowflake in June 2023 initially as part of a learning phase and was appointed Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2024. His journey within the company is marked by a period of intense learning and strategic planning, culminating in his leadership role. His vision and expertise are expected to drive Snowflake's continued innovation and expansion in the cloud data warehousing space.