Project44 Taps Veteran Engineering Leader to Scale Global Platform

Event summary

  • Karthik Somasundaram appointed VP of Engineering at project44, based in Bengaluru, India.
  • Somasundaram brings 25+ years of engineering leadership experience in enterprise software, cloud platforms, and AI.
  • Previously led engineering teams at Neuron7.ai, Rubrik, Cisco, Oracle, and CA Technologies.
  • Appointment formalizes leadership role in scaling project44's global engineering organization.
  • Focus on platform scalability, engineering velocity, and AI-powered capabilities for Movement platform.

The big picture

Project44's appointment of Karthik Somasundaram underscores its commitment to scaling its engineering capabilities globally, particularly in Bengaluru. This move aligns with the broader trend of enterprise software companies leveraging engineering talent in high-growth tech hubs to drive platform scalability and AI integration. With over 1.5 billion shipments managed annually, project44's strategic focus on engineering velocity and platform scalability will be critical in maintaining its competitive edge in the modern supply chain.

What we're watching

Engineering Scaling
How project44's expansion of its Bengaluru engineering hub will impact global platform development.
AI Integration
Whether Somasundaram's experience can accelerate the delivery of AI-powered capabilities in the Movement platform.
Execution Risk
The pace at which project44 can integrate Somasundaram's leadership to meet growing global demand.