Rajesh Chandrashekaran
About Rajesh Chandrashekaran
Rajesh Chandrashekaran serves as the VP of Engineering at BukuWarung, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various engineering leadership roles at notable companies such as Amazon, Paytm, Microsoft, Google, and Flipkart.
Work at BukuWarung
Rajesh Chandrashekaran has served as the Vice President of Engineering at BukuWarung since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of approximately 140 engineers distributed across multiple countries, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore. His responsibilities include mentoring engineers and directors, ensuring the technical direction aligns with the company's goals, and overseeing engineering projects.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining BukuWarung, Rajesh held several significant positions in prominent companies. He worked at Amazon as a Senior Manager from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, he was the Associate Vice President at Paytm for six months in 2020. His experience also includes a role as Director of Engineering at Ola from 2016 to 2017, and as a Senior Engineering Manager at Flipkart from 2015 to 2016. His early career included positions at Microsoft and Google, where he gained extensive experience in engineering management.
Educational Background
Rajesh Chandrashekaran completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at Arizona State University from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a degree from Bangalore University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology and engineering.
Technical Expertise and Interests
Rajesh has a keen interest in service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed systems, advertisement, fintech, and ecommerce. His technical expertise is complemented by his role as a tech advisor for startups, where he leverages his extensive industry experience to guide emerging companies in their technical endeavors.
Career Development and Mentorship
Throughout his career, Rajesh has been committed to mentoring individuals at all levels within his organization. His mentorship extends from engineers to directors, fostering a culture of growth and development within his teams. This focus on mentorship reflects his dedication to building strong engineering capabilities and leadership within BukuWarung.