Resume

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

  • Led and scaled high performance engineering teams (20+ engineers), delivering distributed, cloud-native platforms for large-scale data processing.
  • Drove an engineering excellence program across 450 engineers, standardizing practices and improving delivery efficiency by 20%.
  • Mandated adoption of AI-assisted development, achieving a 3x increase in developer productivity and accelerating time to market.
  • Transitioned teams from traditional development to AI-enabled, spec-driven development, significantly improving requirement clarity, reducing rework, and accelerating delivery.
  • Built AI-driven POCs and executive prototypes, influencing strategic decisions and accelerating innovation.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to define technical strategy and architect scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

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.