Summary
Arun Manivannan is a VP of Engineering based in Singapore with nearly two decades of experience building data, AI and backend platforms across banking, fintech and trading environments. He has led data and loyalty platforms at regional banks and headed data engineering for a digital bank, combining strategic leadership with hands-on platform architecture. A former ThoughtWorks lead data architect and Senior Big Data Architect at Standard Chartered, he specializes in turning complex regulated data problems into scalable, production-ready systems. Arun also mentors postgrad students and authored a Scala data analysis cookbook, reflecting a commitment to knowledge-sharing and pragmatic tooling. Known on GitHub as a data engineer who’s “specialist in awkward conversations,” he brings candid communication to high-stakes stakeholder situations. His mix of banking domain expertise, academic engagement, and platform-first thinking makes him effective at bridging product, compliance and engineering teams.
13 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Computer Applications Computer Science, Master of Computer Applications Computer Science at Bharathidasan University
Executive PG Diploma in HRM Human Resources Development, Executive PG Diploma in HRM Human Resources Development at Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Master of Technology Software Engineering, Master of Technology Software Engineering at National University of Singapore