About

Arun Manivannan is a highly skilled and passionate engineer with extensive experience in developing and architecting scalable distributed applications. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Data Engineering at Grab Digibank, where he is responsible for leading the development of data engineering solutions to support the company's growth. Arun is an accomplished author, having written the "Scala Data Analysis Cookbook" and co-authored "Scala: Guide for Data Science Professionals." These publications demonstrate his expertise in the field of data science and his ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wider audience. Before joining Grab, Arun worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at the National University of Singapore and as a Lead Data Consultant at Thoughtworks. These roles allowed him to gain valuable experience in teaching and consulting, respectively, and to develop his skills in data engineering and data science. Arun's educational background includes a Master of Technology in Software Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University, and an Executive PG Diploma in HRM from Loyola Institute of Business Administration. Arun's technical expertise includes data engineering, Scala, and data science. With over a decade of relevant experience, he has proven his ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of his clients. Arun is a curious and passionate engineer who is always seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.