Varun V M
About Varun V M
Varun V M is a Product Manager specializing in Merchandising Insights at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in product management, business analysis, and user experience, with experience across various roles at Thoughtworks and academic credentials from prestigious institutions.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Varun V M has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks since 2012. He currently serves as a Product Manager for Merchandising Insights, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Product Owner for the Customer 360 Platform for a large US retail supermarket chain from 2017 to 2021. Varun also has experience as a Product Manager and Agile Coach in the APAC division of a major private bank from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include Business Analyst positions focused on various projects, including Promotions Planning and the Merchandising Platform, as well as a User Experience Consultant role in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Varun V M earned a Master of Technology in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, completed from 2006 to 2010. His academic background is complemented by practical experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and involvement in the Department Post-Graduate Committee at IIT Kanpur. Varun emphasizes the importance of aligning mental models and building a broad knowledge base while focusing on specific knowledge as needed.
Background
Varun V M has a diverse professional background, primarily centered around product management and business analysis. He began his career at ThoughtWorks, where he has accumulated extensive experience across various roles and projects. His early education at Sharada PU College and subsequent studies at prestigious institutions like IIT Kanpur and NIT Karnataka laid the foundation for his technical and analytical skills. Varun has also contributed to community initiatives, such as the SPARSH village development project during his undergraduate studies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Varun V M has contributed to numerous projects at ThoughtWorks, particularly in the retail sector. His roles have included significant responsibilities in product management and business analysis, where he focused on creating win-win situations and leveraging synergies. Varun's approach emphasizes the importance of people in achieving success and solving problems. His leadership in various capacities, including as a Batch Coordinator and Coordinator for the Counselling Service at IIT Kanpur, highlights his commitment to collaboration and community engagement.