Anirudh Bhalla
About Anirudh Bhalla
Anirudh Bhalla is a Data Engineering Manager at TomTom in Berlin, Germany, leading the development of data and machine learning pipelines for geospatial data quality enhancement.
Current Position at TomTom
Anirudh Bhalla currently serves as the Data Engineering Manager at TomTom. He has been in this role from 2023, operating in a hybrid capacity in Berlin, Germany. In this position, he leads the development of data and machine learning pipelines, platforms, and products aimed at enhancing the quality of geospatial data for TomTom's digital map products. His responsibilities include defining the department's strategy, roadmaps, OKRs, and backlogs with a focus on improving the efficiency, quality, and speed of map-making processes using Azure and Databricks services.
Experience in Data Engineering and Product Management
Anirudh Bhalla has extensive experience in data engineering and product management, particularly at TomTom and Nucleus Commercial Finance. At TomTom, he previously worked as Data Engineering and Product Manager from 2021 to 2023 in Pune, India. His role involved managing multiple teams to process and combine data streams from various sources for autonomous driving solutions. At Nucleus Commercial Finance, he served as Product and Innovation Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as Product Lead in 2019 in the Mumbai Area, India.
Career at KPMG US
Anirudh Bhalla has significant experience at KPMG US, where he held roles as Senior Associate from 2015 to 2016 and Associate from 2012 to 2015 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. During his tenure at KPMG, he focused on delivering value through analytics and business analysis, contributing to various consulting projects that aimed to optimize business processes and improve client outcomes.
Educational Background
Anirudh Bhalla holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Chicago, obtained from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in information systems and engineering principles, which have been pivotal in his professional career.
Work with Data Platforms and Governance
At TomTom, Anirudh Bhalla plays a crucial role in developing company-wide data platforms using data mesh principles. He defines the product vision, goals, and strategy to ensure data is effectively leveraged across the organization. Additionally, he focuses on educating teams about data governance and the concept of 'data as a product,' facilitating a better understanding and collaboration between data producers and consumers.