Anna Kochuvadakkel Varghese
About Anna Kochuvadakkel Varghese
Anna Kochuvadakkel Varghese is a Software Engineer IV with extensive experience in developing financial software and managing transaction processing systems. She has worked for notable companies such as American Express, Credit Karma, and Ticketfly, contributing to various projects that enhance data quality and transaction management.
Work at Credit Karma
Currently, Anna Kochuvadakkel Varghese serves as a Software Engineer IV at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2018. In her role, she is part of the 'Transactions' team, where she is responsible for processing card transactions and managing gateway services to banking partners. Her contributions are essential to the functionality and reliability of the transaction processing systems at Credit Karma.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Credit Karma, Anna worked at several technology companies. She was a Senior Software Engineer at Ticketfly from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to the development of data streaming systems and reporting functionalities. Prior to that, she spent four years at Ask.com from 2012 to 2016, playing a key role in setting up a backend framework using technologies such as Twitter Storm, Solr, and Hbase. Anna also worked at Simply Hired as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012 and at LendUp as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Anna Kochuvadakkel Varghese earned her Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in software engineering, particularly in developing complex systems and frameworks. Anna's expertise encompasses various technologies and methodologies relevant to software development and data management.
Contributions to Financial Services
During her tenure at LendUp, Anna built frameworks that enhanced data discovery, quality, and movement, which contributed to the company's financial services. Her work involved improving the efficiency of data handling processes, thereby supporting the company's objectives in the financial sector. Additionally, her experience at American Express involved developing credit card processing software, where she guided offshore teams and collected requirements.