Mallika Rao
Engineering Leader at Netflix with deep experience in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, like search infrastructure.
Mallika Rao is an Engineering Leader at Netflix with deep experience in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, like search infrastructure. She brings a systems-thinking approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges and is especially passionate about thoughtfully integrating generative AI to build resilient, transparent platforms. Her focus is on empowering teams to innovate quickly without sacrificing stability or operational rigor. Outside of work, she draws inspiration from the structure of mathematics and the improvisational nature of music. She also mentors early-career engineers and leaders navigating growth in high-performance environments.
From on-call firefighting to future-proofing
How to reduce on-call load by 66% and the principles that will help you get there.
