Chengappa is associated with HP/HPE for a decade and is currently associated with Compute Business Group, catering to the requirements and solutions for telco on NFV Infrastructure. From an early career as an intern software engineer, his current focus areas have moved him into defining, building, and delivering NFV-based telco solutions bringing together technologies that form building blocks integrating Cloud-native applications / VNFs on NFVi platforms. Being IEEE Senior member, he also plays a key role in being part of IEEE Bangalore Section initiatives around Industry engagement, Professional Activities.