Vasanth Petlu
About Vasanth Petlu
Vasanth Petlu serves as the Head of Engineering at All Day Kitchens, where he focuses on enhancing the food delivery experience and solving logistics challenges. He has a background in software development and engineering, with previous roles at Amazon and XOKind.
Current Role at All Day Kitchens
Vasanth Petlu serves as the Head of Engineering at All Day Kitchens, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the food delivery experience for diners while supporting local restaurants. He is actively involved in hiring and developing the founding engineering teams, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the food delivery sector. His work addresses complex logistics and food science challenges, aiming to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his role at All Day Kitchens, Vasanth Petlu worked at XOKind as an Engineer for nine months in 2020. He also spent seven years at Amazon, where he held the position of Manager, Software Development at Amazon Logistics from 2012 to 2019. His experience at Amazon included managing software development projects that focused on logistics solutions. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Technology Analyst at Morgan Stanley for one year and completed an internship as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon.com.
Education and Academic Background
Vasanth Petlu studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Honours Computer Engineering. His academic tenure spanned from 2006 to 2011. This educational foundation provided him with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for his subsequent roles in engineering and software development.
Internship Experience
Vasanth Petlu gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as a Database Developer Intern at Indigo Books & Music Inc. in 2008 for three months. In 2009, he completed an 11-month internship as a Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon.com. These roles contributed to his understanding of software development and database management, laying the groundwork for his future career in engineering.