Alexander Vavra
About Alexander Vavra
Alexander Vavra is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Capital One, where he has worked since 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017.
Current Role at Capital One
Alexander Vavra currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Capital One. He has been in this role since 2024 and works on-site in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this capacity, he oversees software engineering projects, manages teams, and contributes to the development of innovative financial technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Prior to his current role, Vavra worked at Capital One as a Manager, Software Engineering from 2022 to 2024. He also served as a Principal Associate Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Capital One involved various responsibilities in software development and team leadership, contributing to the company's technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Vavra earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Internship Experience at Nationwide Insurance
In 2016, Alexander Vavra completed a three-month internship as an IT Application Developer at Nationwide Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio. This experience allowed him to gain practical skills in application development and understand the insurance industry's technological needs.
Early Career at The Ohio State University
During his time at The Ohio State University, Vavra served as a Resident Advisor from 2015 to 2017. This role involved mentoring students and managing residential life, which helped him develop leadership and communication skills that are valuable in his engineering career.