Dynatrace is strengthening AI leadership with the appointment of Chandu Thota to its Board of Directors. The move reinforces its focus on AI-powered innovation.
Leading observability platform Dynatrace confirmed the new role effective from July 27, 2026. Mr. Chandu Thota has over two decades of leadership experience in the field of AI. He has developed and scaled platforms for AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software.
Furthermore, Thota has been involved in important positions within global leaders in technology companies like Google and Microsoft. His areas of specialization include machine learning, product development, and engineering on a large scale. It is for this reason that Dynatrace anticipates getting a lot out of him. At present, Thota is Vice President of Engineering at Google Workspace where he leads team. In developing secure and AI-based communication & productivity solutions.
“Chandu is a visionary technology leader with deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and large-scale software platforms,” said Rick McConnell, Dynatrace CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. “As every enterprise becomes an AI-powered business, Chandu’s experience leading AI product innovation and applied research at one of the world’s most influential technology organizations will be invaluable to Dynatrace. His perspective will sharpen our strategy as we continue to advance our leadership position at the intersection of observability and AI.”
Chandu Thota Brings Extensive AI and Technology Expertise
Moreover, Thota also has 15 years of experience working with Alphabet in different leadership positions. He served as Vice President of the Product Unit at Google DeepMind. Additionally, he also managed business platforms at Google Cloud and engineering at Google Maps. Prior to his appointment at Alphabet, Thota co-founded a startup that was later acquired by Google. He was also a part of Microsoft where he had an impressive career in engineering positions.
“I am honored to join the Dynatrace Board at such an exciting time for the company and the rapidly evolving technology landscape,” said Chandu Thota. “I have spent the last two decades building and scaling products and platforms that empower billions of users and millions of enterprises. I see that same transformative potential in Dynatrace. As enterprises embrace AI at scale, Dynatrace cuts through the complexity to deliver precise answers and intelligent automation. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help the company extend its position as a leader in AI-powered observability.”
In view of this, Dynatrace seeks to make use of its experience to help it improve its AI strategy. The firm still strives to remain a leader in terms of AI-driven observability. With increased adoption of AI by businesses, the need for better products is growing.
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