About

Komal Chandra is a passionate tech and product enthusiast from Bangalore, India, with over a decade of experience in the industry. She is currently leading web and experience initiatives at Thunderpod, a Y-Combinator W20 startup that provides AI-powered workplace solutions to streamline employee wellness and culture initiatives. Komal's expertise lies in turning complex problems into simple, beautiful, and intuitive code. She has a particular set of skills that makes her extra-qualified for most startups. She is not just a coder but also someone who can solve bigger problems and contribute to product ideas. Previously, Komal worked as a Frontend Lead at FanClash, an e-sports startup that provides professional gaming competitions, curated content, and fantasy leagues. She also worked as a Leading Frontend Developer at Thunderpod, where she built the web architecture for workplace suite solutions for corporate clients. Komal is currently building tech at FamPay, an award-winning startup that offers India's first online and offline card payments for teenagers. FamPay aims to drive the smart generation from cash to digital through a family-friendly, safe app that ensures the highest safety and security for its users. Komal holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Petroleum Refining from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology. She also completed her high school education from Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Jaipur, and attended Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Jamnagar, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Uttarlai. Komal's technical skills include web development, frontend development, AI, and search. With 5.35 years of relevant experience, she is an asset to any team looking for a problem solver and a tech enthusiast who can contribute to their product ideas.