Varun Bakhru
About Varun Bakhru
Varun Bakhru is a Product Leader at Expedia Group, specializing in Media Solutions TravelAds with over 15 years of experience in product leadership roles at global companies.
Product Leader at Media Solutions Travel Ads
Varun Bakhru is currently serving as a Product Leader at Expedia Group, overseeing Media Solutions TravelAds since 2022. In this role, he led the development of TravelAds sponsored listing, focusing on enhancing customer experience through data-driven insights. His responsibilities include leveraging diverse team expertise and working in cross-functional environments to drive product success.
Experience at Salesforce
Prior to his current role, Varun Bakhru worked at Salesforce in two significant capacities. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Director of Product Management for Billing and Payments, and from 2016 to 2019, he held the position of Senior Manager of Product Management. At Salesforce, he was responsible for key product management functions and drove strategic initiatives.
Tenure at eBay
Varun Bakhru's career at eBay spanned multiple roles. From 2012 to 2016, he was a Product Management Lead in Search Experience, and from 2011 to 2012, he served as a Senior Software Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also completed a six-month internship as a Software Engineer in 2010. His work at eBay contributed significantly to his comprehensive understanding of product management and software engineering.
Educational Background
Varun Bakhru holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Pune. He also obtained a Product Management Certification from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. His well-rounded education laid the foundation for his successful career in product management.
Professional Speaking and Mentoring
Besides his corporate roles, Varun Bakhru dedicated five years to speaking and mentoring at Product School from 2017 to 2022. This contribution reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and guiding the next generation of product managers. His involvement at Product School underscores his passion for education and mentorship in the field of product management.