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Projects in University
Accomplishments
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Other hobbies : Drummer(14 years experience)
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Varun Madabushi Varadarajan

Varun Madabushi Varadarajan

Senior Analyst, Deutsche Boerse AG
Frankfurt Am Main

Summary

Compliant Application Operations Specialist at Deutsche Börse AG with a strong background in IT systems and a proven ability to handle complex situations using analytical thinking and patience. Skilled in delivering process improvements that enhance efficiency and performance. Highly organized, articulate, and adept at troubleshooting and resolving operational challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Applications Operations Engineer / Senior Analyst

Deutsche Boerse AG
09.2019 - Current

Deployed and supported both internally developed applications and third-party software within production environments.

  • Developed and implemented system changes and modifications based on business requirements and vendor APIs.
  • Acted as primary liaison between IT teams and business stakeholders (Finance, Compliance, and other departments).
  • Led application and workload migrations to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Owned the full Software Development Lifecycle, applying DevOps methodologies and toolchains.
  • Designed integrated processes, applications, data, and technology solutions aligned with Enterprise IT strategy.
  • Built business solutions for stakeholders using the Jira platform.
  • Ensured stable operations by managing application rollouts to production, simulation, and development environments, while providing ongoing support and modifications.
  • Administered application hosts, including upgrades, patching, tuning, capacity planning, and performance management.
  • Drove continuous improvement and automation of operational processes and delivery pipelines.
  • Maintained 100% application uptime across environments through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting with Opsgenie.
  • Coordinated penetration testing for applications and servers, remediated vulnerabilities, and maintained up-to-date security documentation.
  • Mitigated compliance risks by partnering with third-party SaaS vendors to align applications with Deutsche Börs regulatory requirements.

Software Developer and Integration Lead

PATEO-DE-Gmbh
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed Board Support Packages (BSPs) for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) head units in Volkswagen Group and Bentley cars using the Yocto Project with Linux kernel 4.19 LTS.
  • Integrated key multimedia and UI components including GStreamer, Wayland, ALSA, MESA, and Qt5 into custom Yocto Linux images.
  • Collaborated with Qt by providing Yocto SDKs to enable frontend compositor development.
  • Automated build processes using Jenkins, leveraging shell scripting, Bitbucket, and Git plugins.
  • Configured Bitbucket–Jenkins integration with webhooks to streamline pull requests, commit automation, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Packaged Yocto BSP images with LXD containers and Snaps for seamless hardware integration.
  • Utilized Jira for ticket tracking and Confluence for technical documentation.
  • Designed and developed application prototype user interfaces using the Qt framework and Qt Creator.
  • Maintained development and build environments entirely on Ubuntu Linux (18.04).

Internship and Master Thesis

Bosch Rexroth AG
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Designed, wrote, and reviewed functional and performance test cases in C#, leveraging OPC UA methods for automation.
  • Tested Data Analytics Server interactions with IoT Gateway, MTX, and MLC drives to validate system performance and reliability.
  • Implemented code changes in shared C# libraries used across the Data Analytics Server and other project applications.
  • Tested and executed OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) solutions for Bosch machine tool equipment, deploying solutions on client machines.
  • Utilized Git, TFS, and Stash for version control, source code management, and bug tracking.
  • Analyzed business requirements and technical specifications to ensure accurate test coverage and development alignment.
  • Automated build and testing workflows with Jenkins, improving efficiency and reliability.
  • Integrated MongoDB for data storage in testing and analytics processes.
  • Applied object-oriented programming principles and design patterns in C# development.
  • Contributed within an Agile Kanban environment, ensuring iterative delivery and cross-team collaboration.

Working Student and Programmer

PATEO-DE-Gmbh
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed Linux image prototypes for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) head units using the Yocto Project, including kernel, shell, and frontend development.
  • Built Yocto prototypes with Bash and Python scripting to extend functionality and automate processes.
  • Automated build workflows in Jenkins, primarily using shell scripting, to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Worked in a Ubuntu Linux (16.04) development environment with Git for version control and automation integration in Jenkins.
  • Analyzed business requirements and technical specifications to align development with project needs.
  • Applied object-oriented principles and design patterns in system and application development.
  • Designed and developed user interface prototypes with the Qt framework and Qt Creator.

Working Student and Programmer

Inova-DE Gmbh
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed prototypes of medical applications to simplify and improve existing complex healthcare solutions for clients.
  • Implemented prototypes in C++ with MITK-dependent libraries, using Visual Studio as the primary IDE.
  • Applied object-oriented principles and design patterns to ensure scalability and maintainability.
  • Designed and built user interface prototypes with the Qt framework (Visual Studio plugin).
  • Utilized FIWARE Lab middleware platform for data storage and integration.
  • Conducted manual testing during each sprint to validate functionality and quality in an iterative development cycle.

Associate Consultant

HCL Technologies Limited
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • 3 years of experience in Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) with domain expertise in Life Sciences and Healthcare.
  • Contributed to end-to-end middleware business applications for Merck & Co, ensuring seamless data flow between SAP applications (including SAP HANA) using the TIBCO suite of products.
  • Extensive experience in EAI, web-based applications, and client/server architectures.
  • Expertise in TIBCO BusinessWorks, TIBCO Designer, EMS, TIBCO Administrator, ADB & File Adapters, TIBCO SmartMapper, SOAP, and XML.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Unix commands and databases including Oracle SQL.
  • Skilled in requirements analysis, test case design, execution, and reporting to ensure robust QA coverage.
  • Collaborated effectively with clients, internal teams, and onsite counterparts, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in tools such as Axway, HP Quality Center, HP ALM, UFT, Jenkins, JIRA, and version control systems.
  • Followed Agile Scrum methodologies for iterative development and timely project releases.
  • Experienced in both manual testing and continuous integration testing, ensuring application quality and stability.
  • Served as a Defect Prevention Analyst in CMMI Level 3 and Level 5 projects, tracking release defects, conducting 5 Whys root cause analysis, and driving CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to maintain project quality.

Education

Master of Science - High Integrity Systems, Information Technology

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
11.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

PESIT South Campus
Bengaluru, India
06.2012

Skills

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat), Windows (all versions), macOS

  • Scripting & Automation: Bash, PowerShell, VB Macros, Excel Macros

  • Programming Languages: C, C, Java

  • Frontend Technologies: HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript

  • Databases: MS SQL, Oracle DB, MongoDB

  • Cloud & Identity Management: Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, SSO (SAML, OIDC), SCIM provisioning

  • Integration & Middleware: TIBCO Suite (BusinessWorks, EMS, Administrator)

  • Embedded & OS Development: Yocto Project (Morty, Sumo, Thud), Docker, LXD containers, Eclipse IDE, Visual Studio, R Studio

  • Version Control: Git (CLI & GUI), Bitbucket, Tortoise SVN

  • Testing & QA Tools: HP ALM, HP UFT

  • Other Technologies & Tools: Active Directory, LDAP, VMware, Citrix, Jira, R, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 20th May 1991

Projects in University

  • Design of Experiments for Dimensionless Variables (DimDOE)
    Converted R-based data analysis code into core Java, implementing functionality to analyze data samples and predict outcomes.
    Developed three key Java classes to handle data relay, matrix intersections, and set differences for large datasets.
  • Insulin/Glucagon Pump Simulation – Safety Critical System (Team of 4)
    Simulated insulin and glucagon delivery for diabetes management, programming basal and bolus doses to regulate blood glucose levels.
    Developed frontend interface using Java FX, ensuring real-time monitoring and control of the simulated system.
  • Temperature Monitoring System with Motion Detection
    Designed a prototype to regulate temperature and control air conditioning/heating using PIR motion sensor (SE10) and AT30TSE758 temperature sensor on ATMEGA256RFR2 microcontroller.
    Developed user interface using Java Swing and programmed the microcontroller using embedded C for real-time control.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of 4 on the IDP Cleanup and Improvement Project, successfully reducing the number of misclassified Individual Data Processing (IDP) entries and improving data accuracy for business users.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, enabling business users to manage IDPs with greater accuracy and speed, resulting in company-wide recognition and performance appraisals from senior management at Deutsche Börse AG.
  • Supported business users in projects that directly contributed to the closure of audit findings, ensuring compliance and regulatory alignment.

Interests

Completed GCP Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure and GCP Security training as part of the department initiative to migrate all applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) at Deutsche Börse AG

Other hobbies : Drummer(14 years experience)

  • Professionally trained drummer with 14 years of experience.
  • Enthusiastic about football and play cricket recreationally.

Timeline

Applications Operations Engineer / Senior Analyst

Deutsche Boerse AG
09.2019 - Current

Software Developer and Integration Lead

PATEO-DE-Gmbh
12.2018 - 08.2019

Internship and Master Thesis

Bosch Rexroth AG
03.2018 - 11.2018

Working Student and Programmer

PATEO-DE-Gmbh
04.2017 - 02.2018

Working Student and Programmer

Inova-DE Gmbh
09.2016 - 01.2017

Associate Consultant

HCL Technologies Limited
08.2012 - 08.2015

Master of Science - High Integrity Systems, Information Technology

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

PESIT South Campus
Varun Madabushi VaradarajanSenior Analyst, Deutsche Boerse AG