Varun Vinod
About Varun Vinod
Varun Vinod is a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Fivetran, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in software engineering and site reliability engineering, with experience at companies like OpenText and Johnson Controls.
Work at Fivetran
Varun Vinod currently holds the position of Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Fivetran, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Fivetran in various capacities, including Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and Senior Software Engineer for 8 months in 2021. His tenure at Fivetran reflects a progression in responsibilities and expertise within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fivetran, Varun Vinod worked at OpenText as a Senior Software Engineer for 11 months in 2019 and as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His experience at OpenText contributed to his foundational skills in software engineering. Additionally, he completed internships at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd and Johnson Controls in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Varun Vinod earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from SRM University from 2010 to 2014. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Systems Engineering and Management from the National University of Singapore from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in managing cloud infrastructure, particularly with platforms like AWS and GCP, and tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
Career Transition and Growth
Varun Vinod transitioned from a software engineering role to a site reliability engineering role, demonstrating adaptability and growth in his technical skills. This transition highlights his ability to evolve within the tech industry and take on new challenges in site reliability.
International Education Background
Varun Vinod completed his IGCSE 'O' Levels at Rainbow International School Uganda from 2006 to 2008. He also studied at Gokulam Public School, where he achieved his CBSE from 2008 to 2010. This international educational background has contributed to his diverse perspective and approach in the technology field.