Foram Ratnakar

Engineering Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India14 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years in engineering leadership roles.
Expert in mobile application development and strategy.
Proven track record in fintech and regulated environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong capabilities in mobile application development and engineering leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipTechnology StrategyProduct EngineeringMobile Application DevelopmentTeam LeadershipProject ManagementWeb Development

Other Skills

API DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAndroidAndroid DevelopmentBack-End Web DevelopmentBusiness–Technology AlignmentCocoaPodsCore DataCross-Functional CollaborationCross-Platform DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipCross-platform DevelopmentDatabase Management System (DBMS)Design Patterns

About

I am an engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling technology products in complex, regulated environments, particularly in fintech. My focus is on turning ambiguous problems into clear decisions and systems that hold up under scale and operational pressure. I work closely with product and business teams to translate technical constraints into practical solutions, balancing performance, reliability, and compliance. I approach work by clarifying trade-offs, testing ideas early, and slowing things down before speeding them up. I am comfortable moving between analytical and creative thinking. I use frameworks and visual thinking to break problems down, surface gaps, and decide what is worth pursuing. I value clarity, ownership, and disciplined execution, and I am drawn to roles where sound judgement drives sustainable outcomes.

Experience

Redpin

Engineering Manager | Bridging Technology, Product & Strategy

May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

At Redpin, I lead the development and delivery of next‑generation mobile applications serving thousands of users globally. I joined at a pivotal stage in the company’s mobile journey, transforming the ecosystem into a unified, scalable platform that provides seamless, high‑performance experiences across diverse markets.
Working closely with the Director of Engineering and product leadership, I bridge technology and business—turning ambitious product visions into actionable technical strategies. I’m deeply involved in roadmap planning, market‑driven innovation, and aligning mobile initiatives with business objectives.
I manage and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture committed to technical excellence and user‑centric design. By streamlining workflows, introducing agile practices, and leveraging automation, I ensure both speed and quality in every release.
Led the end‑to‑end delivery of sophisticated mobile applications, consistently exceeding global quality standards and performance benchmarks.
Transformed the mobile platform into a scalable architecture capable of supporting rapid growth and evolving business needs.
Partnered with product, design, QA, and operations to ensure seamless execution, proactive risk mitigation, and on‑time delivery.
Mentored and coached engineering talent, elevating technical capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation.
Optimized performance, stability, and security to ensure world‑class mobile experiences for thousands of users.
Acted as a bridge between tech and business, translating complex technical insights into actionable strategies for stakeholders.
Introduced agile best practices and workflow improvements to shorten release cycles and boost productivity.
Shaped long‑term technical direction by evaluating emerging technologies and aligning investments with market trends.

Agile Project ManagementManagementEngineering LeadershipTechnology Strategy

Snapwork technologies

Team Lead - Mobile Application Lead

Apr 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Led the iOS development team in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance mobile applications focused on delivering an exceptional user experience.
Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of mobile apps, ensuring seamless integration with backend services to support robust and scalable solutions.
Developed and maintained a custom socket SDK to enable real-time communication features within mobile applications.
Optimized app performance to enhance responsiveness, stability, and overall user satisfaction.
Directed cross-functional collaboration, aligning mobile development strategies with broader business objectives and user needs.
Fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Mentored team members to elevate coding standards, technical skills, and project delivery excellence.
Played a key role in the development of one of India’s top 10 finance apps, reaching millions of active users and earning widespread acclaim.

ScrumEngineeringMobile Application DevelopmentTeam Leadership

Globallinker

2 roles

Deputy Manager - Project & Team Lead | White-Label Apps Specialist

Promoted

Mar 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · On-site

Spearheaded the launch of the company's first mobile applications, delivering 7+ white-label Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) within 2 months of joining.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders, design teams, and API developers to define requirements, design APIs, oversee QA/testing, and implement new product features.
Managed a dedicated mobile development team, driving high-quality app delivery through effective project planning, coordination, and leadership.
Championed cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of technical development with business goals and user needs.
Pioneered innovation by fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and agile delivery.
Led the end-to-end development lifecycle of SME and MSME applications, ensuring scalability, usability, and performance.
Acted as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating requirements into actionable development plans.
Ensured timely delivery of multiple white-label apps, setting new benchmarks for speed and quality in mobile and web application delivery.
Designed and implemented APIs and oversaw integration testing to guarantee seamless connectivity between frontend apps and backend services.
Played a key role in strategic decision-making to align app capabilities with evolving market trends and customer expectations.

ScrumEngineeringProject ManagementMobile Application Development

Tech Lead

Nov 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Mobile ArchitectureTeam Management

Engineering roots

Software Developer - Full Stack Mobile & Web Developer | Cross-Platform Application Developer

Aug 2011 – Aug 2017 · 6 yrs · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Dynamic software developer with 5 years of diversified experience (Aug 2011 – Aug 2017) across mobile, web, and backend technologies. Successfully transitioned from mobile application development - covering iOS, Android, Cocos2dx, and Unity3D - to a broader technology stack encompassing web and backend solutions.
Key achievements include architecting and delivering cross-platform mobile apps, designing and developing custom websites using WordPress and core PHP, and implementing robust backend services. Demonstrated expertise in server-side process automation and seamless integration of relational databases (SQL) for efficient data management and system reliability.
Proven track record of end-to-end project management, from conceptualization and coding to deployment and ongoing support. Highly adaptive, collaborative, and passionate about learning new technologies and mastering modern full-stack, web, backend, and cloud development.
Technical Skills:
Mobile app development: iOS, Android, Cocos2dx, Unity3D
Web development:
Backend: RESTful APIs, web services, server-side automation
Database: SQL, relational database integration
Project ownership, troubleshooting, and cross-platform optimisation

Mobile ArchitectureCross-platform DevelopmentMobile Application DevelopmentWeb Development