Paddu Melanahalli is a results-oriented technology executive at Cisco Systems and an instructor at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, driving disruptive innovation with over three decades of software engineering experience. He is a recognized innovator in areas such as DevSecOps transformation, AI/ML-powered software development, and agile methodologies. At Cisco, Paddu has owned and driven $4B revenue-generating releases for 2 million network devices and empowered 3.5K users with groundbreaking DevSecOps SAAS Products & Apps. He also generated $14M+ incremental revenue by owning the game-changing WAN Optimization product. A three-time Cisco Pioneer Award winner, Paddu's contributions extend beyond corporate success; he innovated an Industry Standard (ITU-T Q.1980.1) and holds a US Patent. Paddu shares his expertise and insights on his LinkedIn blog, exploring topics such as enhancing managerial productivity with AI, navigating early-stage testing with AI GPS guidance, and the crucial role of unit testing in software development. As an instructor, Paddu is passionate about sharing his industry expertise and providing students with the tools and knowledge to become successful software professionals. He holds a M.S. in Computer Science and his courses at UCSC Extension focus on Agile Software Development, Linux System Administration, and Software Development Standards, Quality and Customer Experience Measurement. Beyond his professional achievements, Paddu is also passionate about philanthropy, serving as President of One School at a Time (OSAAT), transforming rural education in India.