Premanand Chandrasekaran
About Premanand Chandrasekaran
Premanand Chandrasekaran is a Tech Director at ThoughtWorks, specializing in technology and business services. He has extensive experience in software engineering and has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Barclaycard and Amplify Education.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Premanand Chandrasekaran currently serves as Tech Director in Technology and Business Services at ThoughtWorks. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's initiatives for approximately 10 months. In this position, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance business services and drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Chandrasekaran has a substantial history with ThoughtWorks, having worked there in various capacities. He served as a Principal Consultant from 2010 to 2015 for five years, and as a Principal from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Additionally, he held the position of Lead Consultant from 2008 to 2010 for two years and worked as a Software Consultant from 2002 to 2008 for six years. His tenure at ThoughtWorks involved leading large technology teams and driving agile transformations.
Experience at Barclaycard
Chandrasekaran worked at Barclaycard as a Distinguished Engineer and VP of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2019 for four years. He also served as a Consultant at Barclaycard for one month in 2014. His role involved overseeing software engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of technology solutions in the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Premanand Chandrasekaran studied at Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from 1993 to 1997. This educational foundation has supported his career in technology and software engineering.
Published Work
Chandrasekaran co-authored the book 'Domain-Driven Design with Java' alongside Karthik Krishnan. This publication reflects his expertise in software design and architecture, contributing to the body of knowledge in the field.