Chime® is excited to welcome Bharathy Sripadham as Vice President of Data Engineering. With experience building data platforms at major tech companies during critical growth periods, Bharathy brings expertise in creating scalable data systems that power both human and machine-based decision-making. Her passion for using data to drive business growth and product evolution makes her the ideal leader to advance Chime's data engineering initiatives.
In her role as VP of Data Engineering, Bharathy will focus on evolving Chime's data infrastructure to support the company's continued growth while ensuring data remains at the forefront of product and business decisions. She will lead her team in building systems that empower stakeholders across Chime with meaningful, actionable insights and data products.
"Bharathy's extensive experience in maturing data platforms at high-growth consumer companies, combined with her vision for data-driven product evolution, makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team. Her belief that data is consequential to business growth and serving our members aligns perfectly with our commitment to scaling and achieving our mission."
– Barkha Saxena, Chief Data Officer
Before joining Chime, Bharathy held senior data engineering roles at several leading technology companies, including Lyft, Meta, and Reddit. In her previous roles, she consistently transformed data organizations during critical growth periods and successfully implemented mature data solutions that supported both immediate needs and future scaling. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency and technical excellence.
Bharathy began her career as a full-stack engineer before gravitating toward data engineering, drawn by data's profound impact on business operations and decision-making. Her forward-thinking approach to data engineering—and early recognition that data would become central to product evolution beyond traditional business intelligence—have shaped her successful career in the field. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras.
"I'm excited to join Chime and to leverage data to make financial services more accessible to millions of people. I look forward to working with the talented and passionate team at Chime to evolve our data capabilities and ensure data continues to be the foundation for the many decisions that drive our business forward."
– Bharathy Sripadham, VP of Data Engineering at Chime
