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Varad T.

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Staff Data Engineer at Unify
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Varad is a 4x founding data engineer and data lead with over a decade of experience building and scaling modern, AI-ready data platforms for high-growth startups. He holds a Master of Engineering Sciences from the University at Buffalo and excels at taking data stacks from zero to one.

He is an active participant in the data community, attending local happy hours and events in the San Francisco area to connect with peers and discuss developments in data-driven AI. He follows major technology companies like IBM and GE.

Unique fact: Varad has been the first data hire at multiple startups, owning the initial data platform and scaling it through Series B to D growth and a public offering.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Staff Data Engineer
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Varad shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Varad cares about

AI in Data Development
He has spoken publicly about leveraging AI in his day-to-day dbt development for automation and to support a lean data team at PushPress.
Building Data Teams
He has experience hiring for his team at PushPress and has shared insights on leading lean data teams in a high-growth phase.
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Career

Work history

2026
Staff Data Engineer
Unify
2024 - 2026
Staff Data Engineer, Data Lead
PushPress
2023 - 2024
Senior Software Engineer, Data
Tatari
2022 - 2023
Senior Data Engineer
Bespoke Financial
2019 - 2022
Senior Data Engineer
Ethos
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Engineering Sciences
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
University of Mumbai
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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