HELLO! I’m Vikram (Vik) Chauhan — a data and engineering leader who believes the best technical solutions come from understanding the business they’re built to serve.
Over 17+ years, I’ve led data teams across SaaS, fintech, manufacturing, and PE-backed companies. What I’ve learned is that industry experience matters less than most people think, and the ability to bridge technical depth with business context matters more than most people realize.
I’ve built data platforms that scaled from startup chaos to enterprise complexity, turned around underperforming analytics teams by shifting them from service providers to strategic partners, and helped organizations make smarter build-versus-buy decisions in an AI-first world. The common thread isn’t the technology — it’s understanding how data creates actual business value.
My perspective comes from seeing patterns across very different environments. A data challenge in fintech often mirrors one in manufacturing, just with different vocabulary. The leadership principles that work in a scrappy startup usually translate to a post-acquisition integration, with some adjustments for context and culture.
But my passion for technology extends far beyond work. I’m a hardcore techie who loves coding, automation, homelab experiments, and cloud computing. I first learned to code in middle school using Logo, then moved to BASIC, databases, and later C++ in high school. I self-learned Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and Python. If it involves data, software, infrastructure, or cool tech experiments, I’m diving in.
I live in Carmel, Indiana with my wife Abby, our son Oliver, and our two Goldendoodles. I’m happiest spending time with family, hiking or biking outdoors, cooking something new, or following Formula 1 and IndyCar. Our house keeps me honest as a weekend handyman.
This blog is where I share what I’ve learned about building teams, making strategic technology decisions, and finding practical solutions to complex problems. I started it in 2008 to capture ideas and reflections, but it’s evolved into my way of thinking through the patterns I see across industries, roles, and challenges.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to reach out if something resonates.
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