Varun Bhardwaj
About Varun Bhardwaj
Varun Bhardwaj serves as the Technical Operations Lead at SWIFT, where he specializes in managing production operations for financial applications. He has a background in ITIL processes and extensive experience in the financial services domain, having previously worked at Infosys for seven years.
Work at SWIFT
Currently, Varun Bhardwaj holds the position of Technical Operations Lead at SWIFT, a role he has occupied since 2018. He is responsible for overseeing technical operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of various systems. In addition to this role, he has also served as a Systems Applications Management and Support Specialist at SWIFT since 2015. His work involves managing production operations for payment applications and the Global Payments Innovation (GPI) service, which are critical to the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Varun Bhardwaj earned a Bachelor's in Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from a Technical University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and operations management. He has developed expertise in ITIL processes, including incident, change, and release management, which are essential for maintaining operational efficiency in technical environments.
Background in Technical Analysis
Before joining SWIFT, Varun Bhardwaj worked at Infosys as a Technical Analyst from 2007 to 2014. During his seven years in this role, he gained experience in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where he utilized various technical tools such as MANTIS, PRISMA, DW, SVN, and VSS. His background in technical analysis has contributed to his proficiency in managing critical applications within the financial services domain.
Specialization in Financial Products
Varun Bhardwaj specializes in financial products, particularly in areas such as Wall Street FX BO, capital markets, fixed income products, and money market instruments. His specialization allows him to effectively manage production operations and support services that are vital to financial institutions. This expertise is particularly relevant in his current role at SWIFT, where he focuses on payment applications and services.