Girish G.

Director of Engineering

Tampa, Florida, United States29 yrs experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in technology leadership.
Expert in architecting enterprise-grade SaaS platforms.
Proven track record in driving digital transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS architect and engineering leader with extensive experience in cloud-native applications.

Contact

g.i.r.i@live.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipCloud-native ApplicationsEnterprise ArchitectureAgile TransformationAi-driven Software DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipCloud ComputingSoftware As A Service (saas)StrategyDevopsArchitectureSoftware Development

Other Skills

.NETAgile MethodologiesArtificial IntelligenceAutomationAzureAzure DevOpsC#C++CI/CDCoaching & MentoringCollaborationContinuous Process ImprovementDelivery EfficiencyDeployment AutomationDigital Strategy

About

I am a technology leader and software architect with over 25 years of experience driving large-scale engineering initiatives, architecting enterprise-grade SaaS platforms, and leading global teams through digital transformation. My career spans leadership roles in cloud-native application development, Agile transformation, and engineering strategy—delivering innovative, scalable solutions that power some of the most recognized products in the retail and food technology industry. What I Do Best: Architect & Build Scalable Platforms: Designed and led development of enterprise SaaS solutions serving thousands of locations worldwide. Transform Processes: Spearheaded ALM unification initiatives across multiple organizations, standardizing on a modern Agile framework. Drive Innovation with AI: Currently leading the definition of an Agentic AI-based ALM process, reimagining how engineering teams deliver software in the era of intelligent automation. I am passionate about aligning technology strategy with business goals, building high-performance teams, and leveraging AI, cloud, and DevOps to create future-ready organizations.

Experience

Modmed

Director of Engineering

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Boca Raton, Florida, United States · Hybrid

I’ve recently joined ModMed as Director of Engineering, where I’m leading a talented global team of 60+ engineers responsible for the gGastro product suite. It’s an exciting time of transition, and my focus right now is on getting to know the team, building momentum, and setting us up for success together.
I’m looking forward to learning, collaborating, and helping shape the future of gGastro with an emphasis on reliability, scale, and impact for our users.

Engineering LeadershipCloud-Native ApplicationsAgile Transformation

Source intelligence

Lead Software Architect

Dec 2024 – Nov 2025 · 11 mos · Tampa, Florida, United States · Remote

Summary:
Driving architecture and development of next-generation software platforms while spearheading process innovation initiatives that unify and modernize engineering practices across global teams.
Key Achievements:
Unified ALM Processes Across Multiple Organizations: Led a major process transformation initiative, consolidating three distinct ALM processes into a single, streamlined Agile framework, improving collaboration and delivery efficiency across teams.
End-to-End Leadership: Architecting and leading the development of a cutting-edge software platform, overseeing the full lifecycle from design to deployment while mentoring cross-functional teams.
Pioneering AI-Driven Development: Currently leading efforts to define an Agentic AI-based ALM process, leveraging AI to enhance automation, predictability, and productivity in software delivery.
Core Skills & Technologies:
Enterprise Architecture | Agile Transformation | AI-Driven Software Development | DevOps | Cloud-Native Applications | Engineering Leadership

Enterprise ArchitectureAgile TransformationAI-Driven Software DevelopmentDevOpsCloud-Native ApplicationsEngineering Leadership

Upshop

3 roles

VP of Engineering

Promoted

Jun 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Summary:
Directed Upshop’s engineering division, overseeing the development and delivery of three industry-leading SaaS solutions—**FreshIQ™, DateCheckPRO™, and ShopperKit™—serving enterprise retail and grocery chains. Drove strategy, architecture, and execution for cloud-native platforms that power the fresh food supply chain.
Key Achievements:
Scaled Enterprise SaaS Platforms: Led the modernization of Upshop’s product suite into a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture, ensuring scalability for 10,000+ retail locations.
Accelerated Delivery & Quality: Implemented Agile and DevOps practices, reducing release cycles by 35% and improving platform stability and uptime.
Drove Strategic Innovation: Developed a digital transformation roadmap aligning engineering investments with long-term business growth.
Built High-Performance Teams: Expanded and mentored global engineering teams, maintaining <10% attrition in a competitive talent market.
Optimized Cloud Infrastructure: Introduced cost-efficient Azure solutions, cutting operational expenses by 20% while improving system resilience.

Technical LeadershipCloud ComputingDevOpsAgile MethodologiesMicroservicesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)

Director of Cloud Engineering

Oct 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

Led Upshop’s Cloud Engineering division, spearheading Azure-based infrastructure strategy, DevOps automation, and microservices adoption. Delivered a seamless migration to cloud-native architecture, enhancing system scalability and reducing operational complexity.
Key Achievements:
Designed Cloud-Native Framework: Created foundational architecture supporting SaaS products with high availability and security compliance.
Introduced CI/CD Pipelines: Streamlined deployments, reducing time-to-market by 30% and improving release reliability.
Standardized Engineering Practices: Unified engineering workflows under Agile and Scrum frameworks, improving cross-team collaboration.

Azure DevOpsCloud ComputingDevOpsAgile MethodologiesMicroservices

Software Architect

Aug 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

Architect of FreshIQ™, a leading Fresh Item Management SaaS platform serving major grocery retailers. Designed and implemented a serverless, multi-tenant architecture leveraging Azure cloud services, enabling scalable, secure operations.
Key Achievements:
Greenfield Development: Led design of FreshIQ™ from concept to production using cloud-first principles.
Enabled Scalability & Performance: Built a distributed, event-driven architecture ensuring system reliability under high transaction volumes.

Azure DevOps.NETC#Test Driven DevelopmentDistributed SystemsObject Oriented Design+2