Vaishnavi Rajagopal
About Vaishnavi Rajagopal
Vaishnavi Rajagopal is an Associate Director of Data Engineering at Mad Street Den in Chennai, India, with extensive experience in building data warehouse platforms and leading engineering teams. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from SSN College of Engineering and a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Mad Street Den
Vaishnavi Rajagopal serves as the Associate Director of Data Engineering at Mad Street Den, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data engineering initiatives and leading teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes. Her expertise includes building Data Warehouse platforms and applications that cater to engineering, personalization, and analytics use cases. Vaishnavi's leadership in this capacity aims to optimize data management and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Mad Street Den
Prior to her current role, Vaishnavi worked at Mad Street Den as the Manager of Data Engineering from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on developing and implementing data engineering solutions that supported various business objectives. Her experience in this position contributed to her understanding of data architecture and the importance of data in driving business strategies.
Professional Background
Vaishnavi Rajagopal has a diverse professional background in data engineering and software development. She began her career at Tata Consultancy Services as an Associate from 2006 to 2007. She then worked at Verizon Data Services as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as an Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2007 to 2009. Later, she served as a Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2011 to 2013. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in data management and engineering.
Educational Qualifications
Vaishnavi holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from SSN College of Engineering, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies in 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in data engineering and analytics.
Technical Skills and Accomplishments
Vaishnavi Rajagopal possesses significant technical skills in building customer data platform systems that integrate diverse data sources. She has hands-on experience in developing Test Driven End-to-End Automated Systems in Python, focusing on Explainability and Observability. Her ability to lead teams in both offshore and onsite environments further demonstrates her capability in managing complex data engineering projects.