CV

Education

• B.E in Computer Science & Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, 2010
• 12th Grade, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore, 2006
• 10th Grade, Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi, 2004

Work experience

• Director of Software Engineering
  • ADF Data Science Pvt Ltd, Chennai (Remote)
  • Oct 2015 - Present
• Senior DevOps Engineer
  • Gain Credit (formerly Global Analytics)
  • Mar 2012 – Oct 2015
• Software Engineer
  • Energica ASPL
  • Jul 2010 – Mar 2012

Skills

• Leadership & Strategy
• DevOps & Automation
  • CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
• Backend Engineering (Python, Java, REST APIs)

Service and Leadership

• Currently signed in to 43 different Slack teams
• Led cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable fintech solutions, aligning technical strategies with business objectives
• Mentored and developed engineering managers and team leads, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Implemented Agile methodologies and continuous delivery practices to enhance team productivity and product quality
• Collaborated with stakeholders across product, QA, and design to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution
• Championed DevOps culture, integrating CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for streamlined deployments
• Drove strategic initiatives in high-scale environments, focusing on operational excellence and cost-effective solutions
• Promoted diversity and inclusion within engineering teams, leading to a more collaborative and innovative workplace

Technical Expertise

• Architected and deployed microservices-based systems using Python, Java, and RESTful APIs
• Integrated DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible for efficient CI/CD pipelines
• Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation for scalable deployments
• Utilized monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system reliability and performance
• Ensured code quality and security through the adoption of SonarQube and static code analysis tools

Strategic Initiatives

• Developed and executed technology roadmaps aligning with business goals and market trends
• Spearheaded the adoption of cloud-native architectures to enhance scalability and reduce costs
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure engineering efficiency and product quality
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align engineering objectives with company vision

Professional Development

• Conducted regular training sessions and workshops to upskill engineering teams
• Encouraged participation in industry conferences and seminars to stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Implemented mentorship programs to foster knowledge sharing and career growth

Talks

• Director of Product Engineering | Mar 2023 – Present
  • Leading strategic engineering initiatives in a high-scale fintech environment.
  • Driving product roadmaps, architecture decisions, and team alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with product, QA, and design to deliver scalable solutions.
  • Ensuring CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and best coding practices across teams.
  • Championing continuous improvement and emerging tech evaluation.
• Senior Manager – Product Engineering | Jan 2022 – Mar 2023
  • Managed delivery of Python/Django, Java, AngularJS-based systems for a US lending client.
  • Led 70+ engineers across product and platform teams.
  • Integrated DevOps automation using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
  • Introduced scalable architectural patterns and improved engineering KPIs.
• Manager – Software | Apr 2021 – Jan 2022
  • Led the Tools & Automation team focusing on RPA and platform services.
  • Oversaw delivery, DevOps practices, and adoption of SonarQube for code quality.
  • Contributed to robust problem-solving and continuous integration pipelines.
• Engineering Manager – Technology | Apr 2020 – Mar 2021
  • Delivered tech roadmap execution aligned with sprint planning.
  • Coached and mentored high-performing teams, emphasizing engineering excellence.
• Assistant Engineering Manager – Tech Operations | Apr 2018 – Mar 2020
  • Strengthened ops-tech synergy through automation and DevOps.
  • Improved efficiency by integrating Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes practices.
• Senior Tech Lead | Apr 2016 – Mar 2018
  • Guided teams on scalable backend systems, mentored junior engineers.
  • Contributed to solutioning and architectural reviews.
• Senior Software Engineer | Oct 2015 – Mar 2016
  • Led sprint planning with US teams, built high-performance APIs, and ensured code quality.
• Senior DevOps Engineer | Mar 2012 – Oct 2015
  • Automated LMS batch systems and financial reporting pipelines.
  • Built Jenkins pipelines, automated payouts, and enhanced MySQL performance.
• Software Engineer | Jul 2010 – Mar 2012
  • Developed Python and REST APIs for invoice automation and analytics.
  • Worked on OCR conversion, digital transformation initiatives.

Certification & Courses

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence

  Artificial Intelligence with Python explores the concepts and algorithms at the foundation of modern artificial intelligence, diving into the ideas that give rise to technologies like game-playing engines, handwriting recognition, and machine translation.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  Equips software engineering with skills to streamline processes, enhance quality, boost productivity, ensure compliance, and drive innovation. It combines Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize workflows, reduce defects, and implement data-driven improvements, essential for maintaining high standards and competitiveness in the software industry.

• Agile Scrum Master

  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) for cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
  • Implemented Scrum practices across multiple projects, resulting in a 25% improvement in team velocity and a 15% reduction in time-to-market.
  • Coached team members on Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization.
  • Utilized tools like Jira and Confluence to manage backlogs, track progress, and maintain transparency with stakeholders.
  • Identified and removed impediments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of project milestones.

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

  • Earned the PMI-ACP credential, demonstrating proficiency in Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Validated expertise in Agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques applicable across various industries and methodologies.
  • Completed 21 contact hours of Agile training and accrued over 1,500 hours of Agile project experience within the last three years.
  • Successfully passed a rigorous examination assessing knowledge of Agile fundamentals and the ability to apply them to real-world projects.
  • Committed to continuous professional development by earning 30 PDUs every three years to maintain certification status.