Naveen Ayyagari is an engineering leader with a background in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has progressed through significant roles at companies like Pandora and Blend, where he spent seven years and eventually became Head of Engineering, before taking on his current role as VP of Engineering at Collective.
Outside of his professional life, Naveens personal interests include adventure and exploration. He is known to be passionate about both climbing and traveling, suggesting a love for challenging experiences and discovering new places.
After an incredible 7-year journey at Blend, he successfully grew into the role of Head of Engineering.
Naveen Ayyagari
Vice President of Engineering at Collective
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Fintech Platforms
His career includes leadership roles at Blend, a mortgage lending platform, and Collective, a financial platform for the self-employed.
Engineering Leadership
He has a clear career trajectory of increasing engineering leadership, from manager at Pandora to Head of Engineering at Blend and now VP at Collective.
Mountain Climbing
Climbing is a known personal interest of his, indicating a passion for challenging and physically demanding activities outside of work.
Media Appearances
Naveen has no verified media appearances
Work History
5-2025
Vice President of Engineering at Collective
11-2023 - 5-2025
Head of Engineering at Blend
2-2018 - 11-2023
Engineering Group Manager at Blend
7-2016 - 1-2018
Director Software Engineering - Subscriptions at Pandora
2-2015 - 7-2016
Engineering Manager at Pandora
7-2012 - 2-2015
Senior Software Engineer at Pandora
1-2008 - 11-2011
Co-Founder and "CTO" at Socialscope, Inc
Education
B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President of Engineering at Collective
