Venkataraghavan Gandur
About Venkataraghavan Gandur
Venkataraghavan Gandur serves as the Director of Data Platform at Faire, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in data engineering across various industries and has held significant roles at companies like Amazon Music, NerdWallet, and athenahealth.
Current Role at Faire
Venkataraghavan Gandur serves as the Director of Data Platform at Faire, focusing on the Enterprise Core Data Platform, MLP, XP, KG, and BI. He has held this position since 2021 and operates within the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of data strategies that support the company's operational and strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his current role, Gandur worked at several notable companies in data engineering and management positions. He was a Software Development Manager at Amazon Music from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on data platform and engineering, compliance, and privacy. He also served as Director of Data Platform at NerdWallet from 2018 to 2021, contributing to data governance and compliance initiatives.
Educational Background
Gandur has a solid educational foundation in computer science and project management. He earned a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Bangalore University, studying from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, he completed a program in Project Management, Human Factors, and Team Dynamics at the University of California, Berkeley, where he achieved a certification in Risk Management from 2011 to 2012.
Expertise in Data Products
Gandur possesses extensive experience in creating data products across various industries, including Fintech, Health Care, Retail, and Consumer Products. His work has significantly impacted revenue generation, notably contributing $300 million through data engineering and insights for marketing teams. He has a proven track record of leading teams in Agile environments and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA.
Leadership and Team Development
Throughout his career, Gandur has demonstrated strong leadership skills, successfully building and managing a global, multi-site development team of over 40 engineers. His ability to drive initiatives in data platform and engineering has been a key factor in his professional achievements, particularly in fostering collaboration and innovation within teams.