Ankur Oberai

Founder

South Delhi, Delhi, India17 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 16+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Expert in managing cross-functional teams
  • Proven track record in product development
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in SaaS and B2B logistics technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementTechnical DirectionAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementSoftware Development

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsApache KafkaBusiness KnowledgeComputer ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipDistributed SystemsHigh-Level DesignInterpersonal CommunicationJavaLeadershipLow-Level DesignManagementMicroservicesMultithreading

About

-> Seasoned engineering leader having over 16 + years of technical leadership experience, designing, developing robust, scalable, distributed applications using microservices, monoliths, building & mentoring teams, with a proven track record of success in the IT industry predominantly in the product development space , collaborating with industry-leaders present in diverse domains such as Olx(Autos), Paytm, Freight Tiger, Oracle, MakeMyTrip, MobiKwik, MagicBricks, Goldman Sachs & Hughes. -> 8+ years in managerial & senior leadership roles - managing squads, teams composed of Engineering managers, team leads, senior developers, managed multiple teams with 30 member+ teams. -> Working as the Director Of Technology at Freight Tiger, a B2B logistics startup. -> Served as a Senior Engineering Manager at OLX Group, leading a high-performance team in OLX Autos, a global online transaction platform for buying and selling cars. -> My dexterity lies in managing & leading large multi-region/cross-functional teams across multiple geographies, including Asia- India, Indonesia, LATAM- Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Turkey. -> Skilled in effective communication with stakeholders, setting & defining organisation & squad level roadmaps, goals and aligning software requirements with business initiatives. -> Strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, mentoring individuals, managing multiple teams,  resolving cross-team dependencies, all the way showcasing effective communication of strategic, functional, and technical visions to diverse stakeholders. -> Actively involved in strategic decision-making, product charter/roadmap development, and organizational goal-setting. -> Extensive experience in design and architecture(HLD & LLD), providing valuable insights and suggestions based on industry knowledge.  -> Proficient in SDLC processes, Agile methodologies, and tools like JIRA and Scrum. -> Started as a developer, worn many hats including Technical Lead and Application Architect and Manager. -> Provided strategic direction regarding technologies & solutions, participated in CEO, CPO and CTO level meetings to uncover opportunities, developed relationships with global customers to help further sprint business development, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction. -> Respect and Leverage Human Capital: Motivated, mentored and led culturally-diverse and multi-nationality teams, expertise in building and motivating large teams that eventually well exceed corporate expectations.

Experience

Pixieplot

Founder

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Freight tiger

Director of Engineering

Jan 2024Oct 2024 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Oral CommunicationBusiness KnowledgeEngineering ManagementTechnical Direction

Olx group

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Mar 2021May 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Spearheading and empowering multiple teams as a Senior Engineering Manager, ensuring seamless delivery of product features and aligning objectives with key stakeholders.
  • Collaborating closely with product managers to shape the future roadmap of the product, driving innovation and market success.
  • Working in conjunction with team leads and individual members, fostering a culture of clarity and accountability in roles and responsibilities.
  • Evaluating product requirements and translating them into actionable tech tasks using JIRA, while adhering to Agile methodologies and ceremonies.
  • Innovating and shaping the architecture of product features, providing guidance and mentorship to the team throughout the entire development lifecycle.
  • Contributing actively in crucial organizational discussions, driving alignment on goals and strategic initiatives.
  • Devised and executed IT strategies consistent with the company's goals, overseeing strategic planning, and implementing policies across all IT platforms.
Agile MethodologiesManagementLeadershipProject ManagementOral CommunicationProblem Solving+31

Paytm

Engineering Manager

Jul 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Managed CST(Customer Support Tech)-related projects as an Engineering Manager, focusing on designing and defining the architecture of product features.
  • Supervised and mentored the team, providing troubleshooting assistance.
  • Collaborated with product managers to contribute to the future roadmap of the product.
Agile MethodologiesManagementProject ManagementOral CommunicationProblem SolvingApache Kafka+30

Magicbricks.com

Technical Manager

Jul 2016Jul 2018 · 2 yrs · Noida Area, India

Agile MethodologiesManagementProject ManagementOral CommunicationProblem SolvingApache Kafka+30

Mobikwik

Team Lead

Oct 2015Jul 2016 · 9 mos · gurgaon

Agile MethodologiesManagementOral CommunicationApache KafkaRedisEngineering Management+25

Oracle india pvt. ltd

SMTS

Aug 2014Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida

Agile MethodologiesOral CommunicationApache KafkaRedisEngineering ManagementHigh-Level Design+20

Makemytrip.com

Assistant Manager

Jul 2012Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

Agile MethodologiesOral CommunicationApache KafkaRedisEngineering ManagementHigh-Level Design+20

Goldman sachs

Analyst Developer

Jul 2011Jul 2012 · 1 yr

RedisHigh-Level DesignLow-Level DesignAnalytical SkillsRepresentational State Transfer (REST)Scalability+11

Hughes systique corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2008May 2011 · 2 yrs 8 mos

RedisHigh-Level DesignLow-Level DesignAnalytical SkillsRepresentational State Transfer (REST)Scalability+9

Education

Jamia Millia Islamia

B.Tech — Computer

Jan 2004Jan 2008

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