About

Bhavani Garikapati is a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 11 years of relevant experience. Currently, she holds the position of Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead for Privacy at Lyft, where she is responsible for leading and managing the development of privacy features for the company's platform. Prior to joining Lyft, Bhavani worked as a Product Security Engineer at Dropbox and as a Senior Software Development Engineer at Cisco. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in software development, security, and privacy. Bhavani holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the International Institute of Information Technology and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. During her studies, she gained a deep understanding of computer systems and programming languages, which has helped her excel in her career as a software engineer. Bhavani's technical expertise includes software engineering, privacy, security, and data protection. She has a strong understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, and has experience in developing software for a variety of platforms. As a Tech Lead, Bhavani is responsible for leading and mentoring teams of software engineers, ensuring that they are delivering high-quality code and meeting project deadlines. She is a skilled communicator and collaborator, and has a proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Overall, Bhavani is a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a passion for privacy and security. Her technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to any organization.