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Marital Status: Married
Hometown: Bengaluru
Height: 5' 7"

Nithin Hassan

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Full NameNithin C Hassan
Profession(s)• Author
• Entrepreneur
• Podcast Host
• Angel Investor
• Career and Business Coach
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
Major Positions• Principal Consultant at Cisco (2015-2016)
• Network Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) (2016-2019)
• Network Automation Engineer at Microsoft (2019-2021)
• Capacity Planning Manager at Meta (2021-2023)
• Founder and CTO at Dolfyn Brands (2024)
• Founder & Club Director at B2I Elite Club (2025)
Personal Life
BirthplaceBengaluru, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
HometownBengaluru, Karnataka
College/University• SJB Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (August 2001 - August 2005)
• Wichita State University, Kansas, United States (June 2007 – July 2009)
• Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts (2019)
• Stanford University, California, United States (2022)
Educational Qualification(s)• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from SJB Institute of Technology
• Master of Science (MS) in Engineering from Wichita State University
• Leadership, Online from Harvard Business School
• Generative AI: Technology, Business, and Society Program from Stanford University
Social MediaLinkedIn
YouTube
Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseNithin Hassan with his family
ChildrenSon- None
Daughter(s)- 2

Nithin Hassan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Nithin Hassan

  • Nithin Hassan grew up in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He moved to United States in 2006.
  • He pursued Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering at SJB Institute of Technology (2001-2005) in Bengaluru and graduated with distinction.
  • During his final year, he worked on the EDUSAT satellite project at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru. He helped build part of its data communication system.

    Nithin Hassan at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru

    Nithin Hassan at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru

  • He pursued Master of Science in Engineering at the Wichita State University (2007- 2009) in Kansas, United States, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

    A picture of Nithin Hassan from his convocation day

    A picture of Nithin Hassan from his convocation day

  • Nithin interned at LSI Corporation from August 2007 to March 2009.
  • He worked as a network design engineer at AT&T from June 2009 to September 2011. He improved network performance by setting up  fast recovery systems and also handled planning, upgrades, and capacity management.
  • In September 2011, Hassan joined Riverbed Technology in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, as a senior performance consultant.
  • Nithin worked at Riverbed Technology until April 2015. He was awarded the Star Performer Award for suporting the sales team in achieving over $10 milllion in annual revenue.
  • Nithin worked as a principal consultant at Cisco in New York City from May 2015 to September 2016. There, he worked on network hardware and upgrades, including Trident and Tomahawk line cards on Cisco ASR 9k and 7600 platforms.
  • In October 2016, Hassan joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a network development engineer in Greater Seattle Area.
  • At AWS, he improved deployment speed by 300% and helped save over $100 million during Prime Day. His work there earned him Innovator Award.
  • Hassan worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) until January 2019.
  • In 2019, Hassan joined Microsoft as a network automation engineer in Redmond, Washington, and worked there until August 2021.
  • At Microsoft, Nithin automated network deployment to reduce timelines and moved systems to the cloud, saving over $100 million. He also helped scale network capacity during COVID-19 to keep services running smoothly.
  • Nithin worked as a capacity planning manager at Meta from August 2021 to December 2023 in Menlo Park. He led the data centre capacity team, improving infrastructure, reliability, and efficiency.

    Nithin Hassan during his visit to a data centre

    Nithin Hassan during his visit to a data centre

  • At Meta, he handled major projects during COVID-19, helping solve supply chain issues and saving oer $500 million, while also building systems to suppport AR, VR, and mixed reality platforms.
  • Nithin Hassan later moved from United States to India to start something of his own.

  • In January 2024, Nithin established Dolfyn Brands in Bengaluru and began serving as its CTO. The company partners with founders to build and scale digital-first consumer brands using technology.

    Nithin Hassan's LinkedIn post, announcing Dolfyn Brands's partnership with Samrakshan

    Nithin Hassan’s LinkedIn post, announcing Dolfyn Brands’s partnership with Samrakshan

  • Nithin has authored some books, including ‘Interview Alchemy: Transforming Opportunities into Offers’ (2024) and ‘Strategic Ventures: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Profitability (2024).
  • In January 2025, Nithin Hassan founded B2I Elite Club in Bengaluru, where he built a network of NRIs, returnees, and professional. He also serves as the director for the club.

  • Nithin often speaks at TEDx events and once spoke at TEDxYouth@NPSKRM.

    Nithin Hassan speaking at TEDxYouth on 'Conquering the Fear of Failure' at the National Pubic School, Koramangala, Bengaluru, in 2025

    Nithin Hassan speaking at TEDxYouth on ‘Conquering the Fear of Failure’ at the National Pubic School, Koramangala, Bengaluru, in 2025

  • He also hosts a self titled podcast show, which focuses on business, career, and NRI returnees.

    Nithin Hassan hosting an episode of his podcast

    Nithin Hassan hosting an episode of his podcast