Varshi Gupta
About Varshi Gupta
Varshi Gupta serves as the Engineering Director (IS) at Canonical and has extensive experience in software engineering and project management. He has held various roles at notable companies such as Accenture, AutoZone, and Cerner Corporation, and has a strong academic background in Information Technology and Management.
Current Role at Canonical
Varshi Gupta serves as the Engineering Director (IS) at Canonical, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and initiatives within the organization. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to collaborate with teams across various locations. Gupta's expertise in software engineering and project management contributes to Canonical's mission in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Gupta has a history of working at Accenture, where he held multiple roles. He began as an Intern in 2014 for five months in Pune, India, before becoming an Associate Software Engineer from 2014 to 2015. He returned to Accenture in 2015 as a Software Engineer for six months. His experience at Accenture provided him with foundational skills in software development and project management.
Educational Background
Varshi Gupta has an extensive educational background in technology and management. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Engineering from MUST, Laxmangarh, from 2010 to 2014. He then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Information Systems at the State University of New York at Buffalo from 2016 to 2017. Most recently, he completed an Executive MBA in Information Technology at Ottawa University from 2020 to 2022.
Experience in Software Engineering
Gupta has accumulated significant experience in software engineering across various companies. He worked at Cerner Corporation for two months in 2017, followed by a year at AutoZone, where he held multiple positions including Lead Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His technical skills include proficiency in front-end technologies like ReactJS and AngularJS, as well as implementing microservices architecture using Spring Boot.
Advisory Role at Alchemist Accelerator
Since 2021, Varshi Gupta has been serving as an Advisor and Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator. In this role, he provides guidance and support to startups and entrepreneurs, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and software development. His involvement with Alchemist Accelerator reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of tech leaders.