Varun Karingula
About Varun Karingula
Varun Karingula is an Operations Engineering professional specializing in automation at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has extensive experience in fulfillment and operations engineering across various companies, including Amazon and Rent The Runway.
Work at Americold
Varun Karingula currently serves as Operations Engineering | Automation at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing operations engineering for cold storage automated facilities. His work involves leading command center operations to enhance productivity and efficiency within these facilities. He also builds and manages operational data analytics teams to address complex fulfillment challenges, ensuring that the automation processes are optimized for performance.
Previous Experience in Fulfillment and Operations
Before joining Americold, Varun Karingula held the position of Senior Manager | Head of Fulfillment & Operations Engineering at Rent The Runway from 2022 to 2023. His earlier roles include Lead Engineer at Amazon, where he worked in WW Fulfillment Innovation, Design & Engineering from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Engineering Program Management at Dollar Tree Stores from 2019 to 2021. His diverse experience in fulfillment and operations engineering has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Education and Expertise
Varun Karingula earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in integrating Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Yard Management Systems (YMS). This knowledge is critical in his current role, where he applies engineering principles to optimize operations in automated facilities.
Background in Engineering and Teaching
Varun Karingula's background includes various engineering roles and teaching experience. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Helmer Scientific in 2013 and as a Product Engineer at C&M Conveyor, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Physics Instructor at Upward Bound House in 2012. This combination of engineering and educational roles has contributed to his well-rounded skill set.