Ujjwal Wadhawan
About Ujjwal Wadhawan
Ujjwal Wadhawan serves as the Sr. Director of Data Engineering at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering with previous roles at FreeWheel and other companies, along with academic credentials in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Ujjwal Wadhawan serves as the Sr. Director of Data Engineering at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees data engineering initiatives and contributes to the strategic direction of the company's data management practices. His leadership in this capacity supports FreeWheel's mission to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Wadhawan has an extensive history with FreeWheel, having worked in various engineering roles since 2016. He began as a Senior Software Engineer, progressing to Manager of Software Engineering, and later to Senior Manager and Director of Data Engineering. His tenure at FreeWheel spanned over five years, during which he played a significant role in software development and data engineering projects.
Professional Background
Before joining FreeWheel, Wadhawan worked at Aricent as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2006 to 2010. He also gained experience at Syncsort, where he worked as a Software Engineer for four years. His early career included a position as a Research Assistant at Stony Brook University, where he contributed to research projects from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Ujjwal Wadhawan holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Stony Brook University, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a B.Tech in Information Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, graduating in 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in software engineering and data management.