Naveen Kumar Birru

Naveen Kumar Birru is a Principal Software Engineer and platform architect at Palo Alto Networks with over a decade of experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, AI-enabled infrastructure, and data platforms. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, data engineering, and security-aware system design, building resilient, highly available platforms that serve global users. Naveen’s work emphasizes operational excellence, observability, and governance, translating complex architectural principles into practical, scalable systems that balance innovation with long-term stability. A recognized contributor to the international technology community, Naveen has authored and co-authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven platforms. He serves as a peer reviewer and judge for global conferences, mentoring emerging engineers and sharing insights on modern platform design, automation, and operational resilience. Naveen’s work has been acknowledged with awards for technical excellence, and he actively participates in shaping industry best practices, bridging academic research with practical, high-impact engineering solutions.