Sharath Chandra Samala
About Sharath Chandra Samala
Sharath Chandra Samala is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data privacy, compliance, and cloud solutions. He currently serves as Co-Founder and CTO at ZapOne Solutions and has a background in various roles across notable companies, including Ibotta and GlobalLogic.
Work at Ibotta
Sharath Chandra Samala has been employed at Ibotta, Inc. as a Senior Data Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing data engineering solutions that enhance the company's data capabilities. His work involves leveraging advanced technologies to optimize data processes and improve data integrity.
Education and Expertise
Sharath Chandra Samala holds a Master's degree in Information Systems Management from Washington University in St. Louis, which he completed in 2021. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, he is currently studying at The 1% Club since 2024, furthering his expertise in data engineering and technology.
Background in Data Engineering
Sharath has a diverse background in data engineering, having worked at several prominent companies. He served as a Senior Data Engineer at GlobalLogic from 2018 to 2021 and as a Hadoop Developer at Tech Mahindra from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes developing robust data pipelines and implementing data privacy measures to ensure compliance with regulations.
Achievements in Data Solutions
Sharath proposed a resilient Disaster Recovery Solution using AWS cloud for a mid-level travel services company. He engineered data privacy and compliance measures, including data masking and encryption. His initiatives also included automating data migration processes and deploying machine learning models to enhance data operations.
Professional Experience Prior to Ibotta
Before joining Ibotta, Sharath held various roles that contributed to his expertise in data engineering. He worked as a Business Technology Analyst at ZS for 9 months in 2017, and as a Senior Associate Consultant at Infosys for 4 months in 2018. He also co-founded ZapOne Solutions in 2019, where he serves as Co-Founder and CTO.