Chandana Sapparapu
About Chandana Sapparapu
Chandana Sapparapu is a Lead Data Engineer at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she has worked since 2015. She has over a decade of experience in software engineering, having held various positions at organizations such as Amtrak, AOL, and LucidMedia.
Current Role at FINRA
Chandana Sapparapu serves as a Lead Data Engineer at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's data engineering initiatives for over nine years. In this role, she is responsible for designing and implementing data solutions that support FINRA's regulatory mission.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Chandana has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was a Senior Software Engineer at Amtrak from 2013 to 2015, where she focused on developing software solutions for the transportation sector. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Videology, Inc. from 2012 to 2013, and worked as a Senior Software Engineer at LucidMedia for nine months in 2011.
Early Career in Programming
Chandana's career began in programming with her role at Sipera Systems in 2004, where she worked as a Software Programmer for 11 months. She then transitioned to the US Courts as a Programmer Analyst from 2005 to 2007, gaining experience in government software applications. Following this, she worked as a Software Engineer at K12 from 2007 to 2011, contributing to educational technology.
Contract Work and Short-Term Roles
In addition to her full-time positions, Chandana has also engaged in contract work. She worked as a Software Contractor at AOL for six months in 2015. This role added to her extensive experience in software development and engineering, showcasing her adaptability in various work environments.