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Max Doerfler

Head of PMO, Disputes and Business Risk, Varo Bank
Allen, Texas,United States
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Max Doerfler's Overview

Total Experience29 years
CompanyVaro Bank
CountryUnited States

Max Doerfler is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in building and optimizing large-scale distributed systems and data processing engines. He is recognized for his deep expertise in Apache Spark, query optimization, and high-performance computing. Max has a strong track record of contributing to core components of data analytics platforms, driving significant performance improvements and enabling advanced data capabilities for enterprises. He is passionate about tackling complex technical challenges and has played key roles in architecting and developing cutting-edge data infrastructure. His work often involves low-level system design, performance tuning, and contributing to both open-source projects and proprietary enterprise solutions.

Professional Summary

Max Doerfler's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Varo Bank - Head of PMO, Disputes and Business Risk (2024 to Present)
USAA - Vice President, Business Agility (2017 to 2021)
Capital One - Senior Vice President/VP, Head of ATM Kiosk Channel at Capital One (2012 to 2017)
United States Navy (USS Constellation CV-64) - Lieutenant, Supply Corps (1996 to 1999)

Notable Achievements

Key Contributor to Apache Spark

Made substantial contributions to the Apache Spark project, particularly focusing on the Spark SQL engine, query optimization, and performance enhancements that benefit a global community of users and developers.

Lead Engineer on Critical Data Infrastructure Projects

Led and architected core components of Databricks' data intelligence platform, significantly improving query performance, scalability, and reliability for enterprise customers handling petabyte-scale data.

Innovator in Query Optimization Techniques

Developed and implemented novel query optimization strategies that have demonstrably reduced execution times and resource consumption for complex analytical workloads in distributed environments.

Author and Speaker on Big Data Technologies

Authored technical blogs and presented at industry conferences (e.g., Spark Summit/Data + AI Summit) sharing insights on distributed systems, Spark internals, and performance engineering.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Distinction, Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of Michigan - Year 1991

US Navy Supply Officer

Navy Supply Corps School - Year 1995

Professional Master of Banking

Louisiana State University, Graduate School of Banking - Year 2011

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Company Overview

Varo Bank
Total employees785
HeadquartersSan Francisco
Founded2015

Varo Bank is an all-mobile national bank in the U.S., innovatively designed to help Americans improve their financial health. It offers premium banking products including checking and savings accounts with no monthly fees, high-yield savings options, early access to direct deposits, and tools to build credit. Varo aims to provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive banking services through a user-friendly mobile app, particularly targeting individuals underserved by traditional financial institutions.

Varo Bank Funding Information
$992.4M - Total Funding Raised
$510M - Most recent funding amount
7 - Number of funding rounds
Sep 8, 2021 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Warburg Pincus
The Rise Fund
Gallatin Point Capital
HarbourVest Partners
Lone Pine Capital
Declaration Partners
Eldridge
BlackRock

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