PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned technology leader with 17+ years of experience in software development, cloud architecture, and engineering management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, scaling cloud platforms to support millions of devices, and driving innovative solutions for complex technical challenges. Expert in AWS cloud services, Python, Golang, and DevOps practices with a passion for mentoring teams and delivering high-impact results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Software Engineer (Cloud)
Esper.io Inc
09/2017 - 01/2025
  • Led the design and development of core cloud services and infrastructure, contributing to the company's rapid growth and technological advancement.
  • Managed and scaled the cloud team from 5 to 80+ members, overseeing hiring, mentoring, and career development.
  • Architected scalable solutions to support up to a million devices, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product, sales, and customer success to align technical strategies with business goals.
  • Presented technical and strategic updates to the executive leadership, driving key decisions and initiatives.
  • Instrumental in setting up best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
Software Architect
Retailio
11/2016 - 07/2017
  • Designed and implemented a Master Data Management (MDM) system, significantly improving data accuracy and accessibility across the platform.
  • Architected scalable reporting and analytics solutions, providing insights for business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Led a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables through code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance.
  • Enhanced system reliability and performance, supporting a user base of over 1 million across India.
Software Development Engineer - 2
Amazon Development Center India
07/2015 - 11/2016
  • Led the development of a high-performance, scalable seller screening platform, supporting a 36x increase in users from 11M to 400M.
  • Designed a self-service onboarding system for Amazon's screening platform, reducing onboarding time by 50%.
  • Developed an AWS-based auditing platform for compliance and security monitoring, improving regulatory adherence.
  • Reduced on-call burden through automation and optimization of team processes, improving overall team efficiency.
  • Contributed to team growth through technical leadership, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment.
Senior Developer / DevOps & Tech R&D Lead
TaxiforSure (Serendipity Infolabs Pvt Ltd)
06/2014 - 06/2015
  • Enhanced the performance and scalability of the core booking and dispatch platform, supporting rapid business growth.
  • Designed and implemented a fraud detection system, reducing fraud incidents by 40%.
  • Led DevOps and R&D initiatives, introducing Docker for streamlined development, testing, and deployment workflows.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to manage deployments and infrastructure improvements, ensuring system stability and uptime.
  • Mentored junior developers and contributed to recruitment efforts, strengthening the technical expertise of the team.
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Ideadevice Technologies Ltd
09/2013 - 05/2014
  • Developed core components for Epsilon (core product offering), including a high-performance VPN tunnel with REST interfaces.
  • Optimized and scaled existing product solutions, enhancing performance for key clients.
  • Led release management efforts, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of product updates.
  • Contributed to open-source projects, including gunicorn and gevent, advancing community-based development.
Senior Development Guru
Langoor Digital Pvt Ltd
09/2012 - 09/2013
  • Developed backend solutions for Langoor.mobi, optimizing site performance and conversion rates.
  • Established new development processes and best practices, improving code quality and team productivity.
  • Conducted technical workshops and mentoring sessions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Senior Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) / Tools & Driver Developer
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
08/2007 - 02/2011
  • Developed automation tools and performance profiling systems, improving development efficiency by 30%.
  • Led the development of CAN protocol stack enhancements, enabling seamless integration with various automotive systems.
  • Mentored junior engineers, contributing to a high-performance development team and fostering a collaborative environment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages & Frameworks
Python Golang JavaScript Django Flask FastAPI
Cloud & DevOps
AWS Docker Kubernetes Terraform Jenkins
Databases
PostgreSQL Redis Elasticsearch Kafka
Tools & Platforms
Git GitLab Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Logstash Kibana
Methodologies
Agile Scrum Lean Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Leadership & Management
Team Building Mentoring Strategic Planning Stakeholder Communication
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication)
Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology
2003 - 2007