Expertise
Engineering Management
Experienced software engineering leader with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams while driving successful project delivery. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, hiring and mentoring engineers, and aligning technical execution with business objectives while prioritizing ROI.
Application Architecture
Seasoned Application Architect with a strong background in designing scalable, high-performance systems and modernizing applications for cloud-native environments. Skilled in defining architectural best practices, optimizing software delivery, and collaborating with diverse teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
Full Stack Development
Versatile Full-Stack Engineer with expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications across front-end and back-end technologies. Skilled in building robust software solutions, modernizing applications, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric products.
Projects
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Self-Service Distributed Data Transformation Platform
Led development a self service data transformation platform for data analysts and data scientists to schedule and run their transformation jobs on the cloud using distributed computing.
Maps Based Sales Intelligence Application
Architected and developed a map-based sales intelligence tool to visualize customer insights, optimize territory management, and drive data-driven sales strategies.
Data-Driven Electronic Health Records (EHR) Application
Engineered an Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration platform that connects to multiple EHR systems and standardized data into a central data store to ensure seamless Medicare submissions and compliance.
Finance Reconciliation and Reporting Platform
Designed and built a platform supporting financial ledger reconciliation, reporting and decision-making for FP&A analysts, managers and executives.
Healthcare ETL Platform
Led the development and optimization of a healthcare ETL platform, enabling efficient data mapping, processing and loading for the nation's largest healthcare insurance companies.
Internal Developer Platform
Designed and deployed tools enabling large-scale technology migrations, metrics tracking and automation testing
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Sandeep Varma
Senior Software Engineering Manager at Capital One
Chantilly, VA, USA
sandeepvarmak7@gmail.com | 703-853-6392 | LinkedIn | EMDock – Engineering Management Platform
Professional Summary
Senior Software Engineering Leader with a strong technical foundation and a track record of building and leading high performance engineering teams at scale. Experienced in driving software delivery, technical strategy, and organizational excellence across cloud-native and distributed systems.
Proven ability to lead large engineering organizations, improve delivery efficiency, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align technology with business outcomes. A people-centric leader with a consistent People Leadership Index (PLI) above 90, fostering high trust, strong engagement, and a culture of continuous growth.
Additionally, built and launched EMDock, an engineering management platform focused on helping engineers transition into leadership roles, deepen system design capabilities, and build high performance engineering teams, reflecting end-to-end product ownership across architecture, full-stack development, and content strategy.
Work Experience
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Capital One – Virginia, United States
Jan 2023 – Present
- Built and led high performance engineering teams (20+ engineers), delivering scalable and fault-tolerant platforms.
- Led development of distributed, multi tier systems for large-scale data processing applications.
- Drove an engineering excellence program across an organization of 450 engineers by building developer tools and standardizing engineering practices.
- Partnered with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define strategy and OKRs, improving delivery efficiency by 20%.
- Architected scalable solutions aligned with evolving product and business needs.
- Established strong engineering standards across design, code quality, and testing practices.
- Owned end-to-end software delivery and operations in an Agile environment, including 24/7 production systems.
- Built and launched EMDock, extending leadership impact beyond the organization by enabling engineers to transition into management, deepen system design expertise, and build high performance teams.
- Hired, mentored, and developed engineers across all levels, building strong teams and leadership pipelines.
Principal Engineer, Data and Software Engineering
Verizon – Virginia, United States
Mar 2022 – Jan 2023
- Established the app modernization practice, leading migration and development of applications across AWS and GCP.
- Delivered a self-service sales intelligence platform within four months, adopted by 10K+ sales representatives.
- Directed application architecture and product design, aligning technical solutions with business goals.
- Led hybrid cloud data pipeline initiatives, improving security and reducing operational costs by 20%.
- Provided technical and organizational leadership to multiple engineering teams building enterprise-grade applications.
- Drove large-scale user enablement, training 5K+ users and incorporating feedback into product improvements.
Senior Engineer, Data and Software Engineering
Verizon – Virginia, United States
Dec 2019 – Feb 2022
- Built a web analytics platform used by 200+ consultants, enabling digital transformation of financial tools.
- Led modernization of legacy systems into scalable, data-driven platforms.
- Managed data engineering and analytics initiatives supporting a $600M+ revenue business unit.
- Improved team efficiency by 15% through automation using open-source technologies.
- Partnered with product and program teams to deliver user-centric solutions.
Senior Manager, Product and Engineering Management
Inovalon – Maryland, United States
Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
- Launched and scaled a SaaS product line, generating $1.5M in first-year and $2.5M in second-year revenue.
- Built and led cross-functional product and engineering teams across development, sales, and client services.
- Managed 20+ enterprise clients, aligning product strategy with market needs and customer feedback.
- Defined product vision, technical architecture, and long-term roadmap in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Mentored and developed analysts and engineers, driving promotions and retention.
Manager, Product and Engineering Management
Inovalon – Maryland, United States
Jun 2016 – Nov 2017
- Led product and engineering initiatives for data integration platforms using big data and SQL technologies.
- Managed 65+ client accounts generating $25M in annual revenue.
- Introduced structured customer feedback loops to improve product direction and competitiveness.
- Led Agile delivery using Scaled Agile methodologies across teams.
Senior Analyst, Product and Operations Management
Inovalon – Maryland, United States
Jun 2014 – May 2016
- Led client engagements using healthcare data across Medicare and Medicaid lines.
- Processed and validated large datasets for analytical use, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Developed reports and visualizations to deliver actionable business insights.
Earlier Roles
Senior Analyst, Data and Marketing Analytics – WalletHub (2013–2014)
Software Developer – Tata Consultancy Services (2010–2012)
- Early experience in client-facing engineering, analytics, and mentoring junior developers.
Engineering Leadership Platform
Founder & Engineer – EMDock (Engineering Management Platform)
2025 – Present
- Built and launched a full-stack platform focused on enabling engineers to transition into leadership roles and grow as engineering managers.
- Developed structured learning paths and content to deepen system design knowledge for engineering leadership contexts.
- Created frameworks and content focused on building and scaling high performance engineering teams.
- Architected and implemented the platform using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Supabase, owning end-to-end development.
- Designed scalable data models and API-driven systems to support dynamic content delivery.
- Defined product strategy, user personas, and roadmap aligned with real user needs.
- Built user engagement and distribution systems, including email and subscription workflows.
- Evolving the platform toward monetization through premium learning paths and potential SaaS tools.
Education
University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business
MBA, IT Strategy & Data Analytics | GPA: 3.7
SASTRA University, Thanjavur
BTech, Computer Science Engineering | GPA: 4.0
Technical Skills
Technical Leadership: Software Delivery, Technical Strategy, Product Development, Agile Execution, Architecture Reviews, Hiring, Mentorship, Team Building
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, AWS SAM, AWS CDK, Jenkins, CI/CD, Splunk, New Relic
Engineering Practices: REST APIs, Microservices, TDD, Application Architecture, Big Data, Scalable Systems, Data Pipelines
Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, Golang, TypeScript, Java, SQL
Frameworks & Tools: React, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Gin, GitHub, Jira, Postman
Certifications
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- Senior Data Scientist (SDS™) – DASCA
- Certified Associate Python Programmer – Python Institute
- Scaled Agilist – Scaled Agile, Inc.