Arvind Chandaka

Arvind Chandaka has a diverse and extensive work experience. Arvind is currently the Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Carnotfleet since April 2023, and previously served as the Co-Founder and CTO from August 2020 to April 2023. In 2023, they also became an Unreasonable Fellow at Unreasonable, a community-building organization for entrepreneurs, institutions, and investors. Arvind is also an Author at Packt since October 2021 and Pearson since April 2020. Arvind worked as a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft from July 2018 to December 2021. Prior to that, they were a Venture Capitalist at Cornell University from January 2016 to December 2018. Arvind has experience as a Technology Consultant Associate at PwC, a FinTech Software Development Engineer at State Street, and in Business Development at Yorango. Additionally, they have been a Guest Lecturer at Product School since July 2021, where they inspire and guides aspiring Product Managers.

Arvind Chandaka completed their high school education at Hillsborough High School from 2010 to 2014, receiving a High School Diploma. Arvind then pursued their undergraduate studies at Cornell University from 2014 to 2018, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. During their time at Cornell, Arvind majored in Computer Science and had minors in Business, Operations Research and Management Science (OR and MS), Engineering Entrepreneurship, and Information Science.

In terms of additional certifications, Arvind obtained various certifications from Microsoft and LinkedIn. Some of the certifications include Content Publisher Platinum, Event Speaker Diamond, Tech for Social Impact - Silver, and Connected Communities - Engagement Lead in 2021. Arvind also obtained certifications such as Brad Feld on Raising Capital, Content Publisher Gold, Mentor Silver, and Social Responsibility Champ Gold in previous years. Additionally, Arvind obtained certifications related to Microsoft Azure, including Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions, Microsoft Azure: Security Concepts, and Planning a Microsoft Cloud Solution.

Furthermore, Arvind has achieved the professional designation of Microsoft Certified Trainer for the duration of 2020-2021. Arvind is also a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and has been recognized as a Worldwide Communities - Community Champion and Community SME in 2020.