Chandrakant Gopalan
About Chandrakant Gopalan
Chandrakant Gopalan is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in software development and data engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Pinogy Corporation, Aledade, Inc., and Carrum Health, and has contributed to open-source projects.
Work at Carrum Health
Chandrakant Gopalan currently serves as a Senior Data Engineer at Carrum Health, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he utilizes a combination of Ruby, Python, Postgres, dbt, and AWS Athena to drive innovation in the surgical and value-based care space. His work focuses on leveraging data engineering techniques to enhance healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Carrum Health, Gopalan accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at Aledade, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Dealertrack as a Senior Python Engineer from 2013 to 2014, and at Sailthru as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His early career included a role as a Python Developer at Pinogy Corporation from 2011 to 2013.
Background in Data Engineering and Development
Chandrakant Gopalan has been using Python since 2009 for various applications, including data analysis, data transformation, and backend development for web applications. He also worked as a Senior Python Developer at Pinogy Corporation from 2016 to 2017. His background includes a foundational role as a Software Developer at One Communications from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Gopalan studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and data engineering, particularly in Python and related technologies.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Chandrakant Gopalan has contributed to several open-source projects, including edX, Metabase, and dbt. His involvement in these projects highlights his commitment to the development community and his expertise in software engineering.