Varun Kamath Burde
About Varun Kamath Burde
Varun Kamath Burde is a Software Engineer III at PlushCare in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a strong background in computer science and information science. He has led initiatives to enhance Elasticsearch performance and has a passion for outdoor activities and fitness.
Work at PlushCare
Varun Kamath Burde has been employed at PlushCare as a Software Engineer III since 2022. He is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions that support the company's healthcare services. His responsibilities include optimizing system performance and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Varun Kamath Burde holds a Master of Science (MCS) in Computer Science from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Information Science from PES University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Background
Varun Kamath Burde's professional background includes significant experience in software engineering, with a focus on performance optimization and data management. He has demonstrated expertise in managing Elasticsearch clusters and has successfully led initiatives to improve system performance. His academic qualifications and hands-on experience contribute to his role at PlushCare.
Achievements
Varun Kamath Burde has led initiatives that resulted in a 50% reduction in CPU usage for his team's Elasticsearch cluster, enhancing API response times. He has also designed a data migration path for services backed by Elasticsearch, successfully migrating over 65 million records to an AWS Managed Elasticsearch cluster. His contributions include providing feedback to improve service response times, which he integrates into service enhancements.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Varun Kamath Burde enjoys summer hiking adventures and exploring new places. He maintains a consistent workout routine to support his fitness goals. His personal interests reflect a balanced lifestyle that complements his technical career.