Varun Kumar
About Varun Kumar
Varun Kumar is a Software Engineer specializing in Android development, currently employed at Truecaller in Stockholm, Sweden. He has a background in mobile technology, having previously worked at Betacard and dahmakan, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Work at Truecaller
Varun Kumar has been employed at Truecaller as a Software Engineer specializing in Android since 2021. He is based in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of Truecaller’s mobile applications, focusing on improving user experience and functionality.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Truecaller, Varun Kumar worked at Betacard as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also held the position of Senior Android Developer at dahmakan for 8 months in 2019. Earlier in his career, he served as an Android Developer at Pickingo in 2015 and as a Backend Engineer at Bicycle AI from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Varun Kumar earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He also attended City Montessori School, where he achieved a Secondary School Certificate and a Higher Secondary Certificate. His technical expertise includes proficiency in Android, Java, Spring, and MySQL.
Research Experience
In 2014, Varun Kumar worked as a Visiting Researcher at JAIST in Ishikawa, Japan, for a duration of 2 months. This experience contributed to his understanding of software development and research methodologies in an academic setting.
Achievements in Mobile Development
Varun Kumar has a demonstrated history in the mobile industry, having published 6 Android applications that collectively achieved over 1 million downloads. This showcases his capabilities in app development and understanding of user engagement.