Tech Entrepreneurial Insights with Bhargav Bhikkaji

In this podcast episode, Shiv is in conversation with Bhargav Bhikkaji, a tech leader, entrepreneur, and founder-CTO of MajorDomo Inc with deep expertise in cloud and Gen-AI driven enterprise software. In this episode of Software People Stories, Bhargav shares his inspiring journey from his early interest in physics and mathematics to becoming a DevOps pioneer. Initially focused on engineering and computer networking, Bhargav's career path led him through various roles at HCL Cisco and Dell before transitioning to an entrepreneurial venture. He describes the challenges of moving back to India, starting a consulting business, and eventually founding a company that focuses on DevOps and AI deployment solutions. Bhargav emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, continuous learning, and staying grounded through personal practices like long-distance running. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:31 Early Interests and Education03:13 First Steps in Networking04:21 Career Growth and Innovations05:13 Transition to DevOps and Kubernetes07:23 Starting a Consulting Business10:27 Challenges and Strategies in Networking18:08 Patents and Open Source Debate26:36 Navigating the Transition from Technical Expert to Entrepreneur27:42 Understanding Customer Needs in Product Development29:45 Balancing Immediate Customer Demands with Long-Term Solutions32:10 Managing Multiple Roles in a Startup33:49 The Importance of Customer Conversations and Product Market Fit34:36 Challenges in Developing Developer Tools37:42 Articulating the Value Proposition of Major Domo40:41 Handling Rollbacks and Ensuring Transaction Integrity46:52 Keeping Pace with Rapid Technological Changes49:00 Staying Grounded Amidst the Chaos50:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe timestamps are approximate and do not include the time for the intro. Add about 90 seconds to locate the section.Bhargav Bhikkaji is a tech leader, entrepreneur, and founder-CTO of MajorDomo Inc with deep expertise in cloud and Gen-AI driven enterprise software. As the Founder, Bhargav leads the development of platform solutions that simplify and automate complex cloud-native and Gen-AI operations. He is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge technologies and real-world outcomes, sharing insights on GenAI, RAG, LLMOps, enterprise AI, and governance through talks, articles, and video series. Bhargav’s work blends engineering excellence with strategic thinking, helping teams adopt scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and AI solutions. Outside work, Bhargav enjoys endurance running and often reflects on resilience and growth—bringing the same mindset to tech and leadership that he applies in life’s challengesOne can reach out to Bhargav Bhikkaji at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-bhikkaji and http://x.com/bbhikkaji