Varun Varia

Varun Varia is an accomplished data scientist with extensive experience in machine learning, product analytics, and optimization. Currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Shippo since August 2021, Varun focuses on leveraging large language models and conducting research to enhance product performance. Prior to this role, Varun contributed to FedEx Ground as a Data Scientist, where a model developed led to a significant reduction in last-mile delivery density issues. Varun's academic experience includes work as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, engaging in semantic modeling of medical guidelines, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, preparing coursework in advanced business analytics. Earlier positions include impactful work as a Business Analyst Intern at Spectrum and as an Analyst at FinIQ Consulting Pvt. Ltd., where complex derivative projects and risk management products were developed. Varun holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.