Mining Engineer Hacks His Way to CTO | Talking Policies & Productivity w/ Varun, CTO

In this episode, we sit down with Varun, FieldAssist’s CTO, to talk about his journey from mining engineering at ISM Dhanbad (now IIT Dhanbad) to leading AI innovation and tech teams in the fast-paced world of field sales automation. Varun dives into how his early experiences building a citizen journalism platform shaped his approach to leadership and product development, and how FieldAssist is pushing boundaries with AI-driven solutions.
We talk scaling tech teams from a handful of engineers to over 100, navigating the pandemic with a shift to microservices architecture, and the importance of agility in business. Varun shares his thoughts on leveraging AI for real-world impact, how open-source tech is the future, and why playing sports helps keep him sharp as a leader. If you're into scaling tech, AI, and innovative leadership, this one’s for you!
What we discuss:
✔️ Varun’s journey from Mining Engineering at ISM Dhanbad to CTO ‪@FieldAssist_‬
✔️ How ISM Dhanbad became IIT Dhanbad
✔️ Building and scaling a citizen journalism platform.
✔️ Leadership lessons from growing a small tech team into a 100+ strong engineering force.
✔️ The pandemic’s impact: moving to a microservices architecture and adapting to remote work.
✔️ How FieldAssist is leveraging AI for smarter solutions like route optimization and product recommendations.
✔️ The power of open-source technology and future-forward thinking.
Leadership advice for scaling teams and why sports like badminton keep you grounded.
Connect with Varun on Linkedin: / varun-pandey-a2596213
Connect with Himanshu on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/hsaxena2
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[@lordofgeeks]

This was actually very insightful. Thanks 🙏