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