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Varnika Chennur

Varnika Chennur

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Microsoft, enhancing product support through data-driven decision making and robust product development expertise. Excelled in cross-functional team leadership, achieving significant improvements in product testing and deployment. Skilled in Python programming and fostering collaborative innovation, I drive growth by aligning market needs with cutting-edge solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Product Support Engineer

Microsoft
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - Current
  • Met with potential customers to ascertain design and production requirements, and prepared subsequent estimates for the retention of Microsoft Analytics Tools.
  • Managed cross-functional workgroups tasked with multi-disciplinary reviews of Azure Synapse and Azure Fabric.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams in developing test plans to ensure quality control standards are met.
  • Tested new software releases prior to deployment to ensure compatibility with existing systems.

Sr. Software Engineer- Big Data

Mindtree
Bellevue, WA
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
  • Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.
  • Updated software upon release of vendor patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Product Manager

Thugle Pvt LTD
Secunderabad, Telangana
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
  • Evaluated marketing personnel and offered constructive feedback on ways to improve.

Marketing and Communications Executive

Mahindra University
Jeedimetla, Telangana
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Devised processes for using research data to identify and capitalize on advertising opportunities.
  • Assisted teams with aligning marketing strategies and objectives based on data-driven insights.
  • Developed and implemented strategic communications plans for clients across multiple industries.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential target audiences, develop messaging strategies, and track the impact of campaigns.
  • Created engaging content for websites, social media platforms, press releases, email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and other marketing materials.

Technical Analyst

IBM
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Explored new technologies and tools for productivity, security and quality assurance purposes.
  • Tested, maintained and monitored computer programs and systems.
  • Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05-2019

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
05-2012

Skills

  • Product development expertise
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Business case development
  • Customer segmentation
  • Product road mapping
  • Design thinking
  • Software development
  • Product testing
  • Network administration
  • Computer-aided engineering
  • New product support
  • Big data processing
  • Machine learning
  • Python programming
  • Data analytics

Affiliations

  • Videography, storytelling, reading, fashion, pottery, board games, travelling

Accomplishments

Best Student short film, Hyderabad Literary Film Festival, 2015

Student initiative- Each one Teach One 2014, University of Hyderabad

Certification

  • Prodcut Management , Product School

Timeline

Sr. Product Support Engineer

Microsoft
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Software Engineer- Big Data

Mindtree
10.2019 - 08.2022

Product Manager

Thugle Pvt LTD
07.2017 - 12.2017

Marketing and Communications Executive

Mahindra University
02.2016 - 07.2017

Technical Analyst

IBM
08.2012 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Information Technology

Valparaiso University

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Hyderabad

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Varnika Chennur