Madan Thangavelu is a Senior Director of Engineering at Uber. He leads multiple organizations, including the flagship Uber Rider app and the fulfillment system that powers over 10 billion Uber trips annually.

With 15 years of engineering and leadership experience, Madan has been instrumental in scaling Uber’s technology during its rapid growth phases, delivering innovative, high-impact solutions that operate globally.

Before his work at Uber, Madan led the development of mobile malware analysis tools at Lookout Mobile Security, where he helped protect millions of Android devices from evolving security threats, safeguarding users from potential malware risks. Earlier in his career, he contributed to enhancing transparency in retirement savings by working at BrightScope, where he helped improve visibility into 401(k) fees for companies and millions of retirees.

Madan's technical expertise spans the scaling of cloud platforms, API technologies, and the development of consumer-focused products, with a focus on building systems that scale seamlessly while driving user-centric innovation.