About

Aravind Rao is a highly skilled professional with over 12 years of experience in the technology industry. He has a strong background in software engineering and has worked in various roles including programmer, analyst, and program manager. Aravind is an expert in executing simple to complex programs that involve cross-functional business operations and engineering teams. He is proficient in performing primary research, automating business processes with user-oriented design and using data effectively to measure growth and outcomes. Aravind has a proven ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes in process, teams, and technology. Currently, Aravind is working as a Senior Technical Program Manager for Data Platforms and Products at LinkedIn. In this role, he is responsible for leading and managing programs to help build and scale data platforms and products for diverse use cases. Prior to joining LinkedIn, Aravind worked as a Program Manager for Marketing Operations at Cisco. He managed the execution and enablement of omni-channel capabilities, which enabled the marketing team to engage customers through multi-channel digital experiences. He also led a strategic initiative to rationalize the marketing technology stack and build a long-term capability roadmap for the Digital Marketing team. Aravind has a strong educational background, having completed an MBA from Hult International Business School, with a focus on Business Strategy, Marketing, and Change Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Vishveshwaraiah Technological University. Aravind has a diverse tech stack, which includes skills such as Research Scientist, Software Engineer, Cassandra, Hadoop, Salesforce, and SQL. With relevant experience of over 14 years, Aravind is a highly skilled professional who can contribute significantly to any organization he works with.