Kajal Wood
About Kajal Wood
Kajal Wood is the Senior Director of Software Engineering at Capital One, where he focuses on developing customer-centric systems. He has over a decade of experience in software engineering and has held various roles at companies including Fannie Mae and Unissant.
Current Role at Capital One
Kajal Wood serves as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at Capital One, a position held since 2021. In this role, Wood focuses on building customer-centric systems that enhance customer interactions. Wood plays a key role in developing resilient and scalable platforms, contributing to Capital One's mission of transforming banking for good.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Before her current role, Kajal Wood worked at Capital One as a Director of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving customer experience. Additionally, she served as a Senior Manager at Capital One from 2016 to 2018, further developing her expertise in software engineering and team leadership.
Experience at Fannie Mae
Kajal Wood has significant experience from her time at Fannie Mae, where she worked for six years from 2007 to 2013 as a Senior Developer. Prior to that, she served as a Database Administrator at Fannie Mae from 2003 to 2007. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in software development and database management.
Education and Expertise
Kajal Wood holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she studied at Mithibai College, further enhancing her educational background in technology.
Early Career at Unissant
Kajal Wood began her career as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Unissant, where she worked for one year from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed her to develop skills in data analysis and business intelligence, contributing to her overall expertise in software engineering.