Chandra Manikanta
About Chandra Manikanta
Chandra Manikanta serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at IntegriChain, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in technology leadership, having previously founded and led companies like Cavantics and Sproutlogix, and held significant roles at Citi and Sapient.
Current Role at IntegriChain
Chandra Manikanta serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at IntegriChain, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and managing the delivery process. He creates and owns the roadmap for projects, defines delivery sprints, and maintains a prioritized backlog to ensure alignment with organizational goals. His leadership focuses on driving engineering excellence and fostering collaboration across various functional teams.
Previous Experience at Cavantics
Before joining IntegriChain, Chandra Manikanta was the Founder and Chief Product Officer at Cavantics from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure in Pune, India, he was instrumental in developing product strategies and overseeing product development processes. His experience at Cavantics contributed to his expertise in building products from the ground up.
Leadership at Sproutlogix
Chandra co-founded Sproutlogix and served as Director and COO from 2016 to 2019. His role involved overseeing operations and product development in both Pune and New York. He played a key role in shaping the company's direction and ensuring the successful execution of its business strategies.
Educational Background
Chandra Manikanta earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. Prior to that, he completed his pre-university education at Christ University, Bangalore, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electronics from 2000 to 2002. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Experience at Citi and Sapient
Chandra Manikanta held the position of Vice President at Citi from 2013 to 2016, where he worked in Pune and Dublin. Prior to that, he was a Senior Associate Technology L2 at Sapient from 2006 to 2012, with experience in Bengaluru, New York, and San Francisco. His roles at these organizations enhanced his technical skills and leadership capabilities in the technology sector.