Who is the Co-founder and VP of Engineering of Databricks?

Patrick Wendell is the Co-founder and VP of Engineering of Databricks, as of August 2026. Patrick reports to Ali Ghodsi.

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Patrick Wendell Co-founder and VP of Engineering, Databricks

Patrick Wendell, the Co-founder and VP of Engineering at Databricks, leads technology strategy and engineering. In this role, Patrick oversees product architecture, R&D and technical operations, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Patrick works alongside the rest of Databricks's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Co-founder and VP of Engineering, Patrick plays a central part in Databricks's direction and performance (as of August 2026).

Reports toAli Ghodsi
Contact••••@databricks.com (reveal in Sheets with Derrick)

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FAQ

Who is Patrick Wendell?
Patrick Wendell is the Co-founder and VP of Engineering of Databricks (as of August 2026). You can see their background and career history above.
What is Patrick Wendell's background?
Patrick Wendell, the Co-founder and VP of Engineering at Databricks, leads technology strategy and engineering. In this role, Patrick oversees product architecture, R&D and technical operations, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Patrick works alongside the rest of Databricks's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Co-founder and VP of Engineering, Patrick plays a central part in Databricks's direction and performance (as of August 2026).
How can I contact Patrick Wendell at Databricks?
You can find and verify Patrick Wendell's professional email and direct phone number with Derrick, straight from Google Sheets. Databricks's addresses generally follow the first.last@databricks.com pattern, but that individual address is not verified here, so confirm it before reaching out.
Who does Patrick Wendell report to?
Patrick Wendell reports to Ali Ghodsi. See the full org chart on the Databricks executives page.