About

Varda Shrivastava is a highly skilled and accomplished Program Manager at Microsoft and XR and HCI Researcher at UC Berkeley. With over 3 years of relevant experience, Varda has built a strong foundation in product management, software engineering, and research. At Microsoft, Varda started as a Software Engineer Intern and developed a feature that increased the success rate and eligibility of OneDrive Backup by 5.4 million folders. She streamlined the user experience by replacing the previous multi-step error handling dialogue with a simplified one-click step. Her exceptional work earned her a promotion to Program Manager, where she currently works. At UC Berkeley, Varda worked as an XR Researcher for the UC Berkeley Best Lab. She managed and researched a virtual reality research project on social norms, moderation, and cybersecurity in VR social spaces, under the guidance of Prof. Alice Agogino. Her research skills and project management abilities were instrumental in the success of the project. Varda's educational background is equally impressive. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated in 2020. Prior to that, she completed her International Baccalaureate Diploma from the American School of Bombay and Jakarta Intercultural School. She also completed her high school education from the American International School Dhaka (AISD) official page. Varda's technical skills and expertise include research science, product management, and software engineering. Her experience in these areas has helped her develop a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the industry. Overall, Varda Shrivastava is a highly motivated and skilled individual with a strong passion for technology and research. Her ability to manage complex projects and her expertise in product management and software engineering make her an asset to any organization.