Varun Chandra
About Varun Chandra
Varun Chandra is a Manager of Software Development at Thomson Reuters, where he leads a global team focused on data analytics and reporting. He has extensive experience in software development and data engineering, having previously worked at IBM and PayPal in various roles over more than a decade.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Varun Chandra currently holds the position of Manager, Software Development at Thomson Reuters. He has been in this role since 2021, working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In his capacity, he manages a global team of data engineers. The team focuses on developing a data analytics and reporting product that utilizes technologies such as AWS, Spark, and Java.
Previous Experience at IBM
Varun Chandra has extensive experience with IBM, where he worked in various roles over a span of ten years. He served as an Advisory Consultant from 2006 to 2016 in Stamford, CT. His responsibilities included leading a team in data conversion projects. Additionally, he worked as a Test Data Management Specialist for 11 months in 2015 and as a Senior Advisory Consultant for 7 months in Maryland. He also contributed to the Siebel EIM Data Migration Project as a Developer from 2006 to 2008.
Experience at PayPal
Varun Chandra worked at PayPal as Manager of Data Engineering from 2018 to 2021 in San Jose. During his tenure, he led a Finance Transformation initiative aimed at streamlining ETL pipeline testing and delivery across teams located in the US, India, and China. He served as a Subject Matter Expert, Architect, and Engineering Manager, focusing on integrating PayPal products with financial processes using technologies such as Informatica, Hadoop, and SAP HANA.
Education and Academic Background
Varun Chandra has a solid educational background in Mathematics and Computer Science. He studied at St. Stephen's College, where he earned a BSc Hons in Mathematics from 2000 to 2003. He then attended Delhi University, achieving a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from 2003 to 2006. His foundational education was completed at The Mother's International School, where he studied Computer Science from 1988 to 2000.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Varun Chandra is certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner, among several other technical certifications. His skill set includes expertise in data engineering, cloud technologies, and data analytics. He has a strong background in utilizing tools and technologies such as AWS, Spark, Java, Informatica, Hadoop, and SAP HANA.