Ankush Thapa

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India12 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led modernization of legacy platforms into microservice architectures.
Reduced response times by 60% through gRPC migration.
Engineered scalable systems processing millions of SKUs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Engineering Manager specializing in E-commerce and scalable systems architecture.

Contact

athapa@noon.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipDistributed SystemsMicroservice ArchitectureEngineering ManagementApi DesignIntegration PlatformsLocalizationBusiness OwnershipAlgorithm DesignAgile MethodologiesProduct ManagementE-commerce DevelopmentData ManagementProject ManagementPeople LeadershipDatabase ManagementSimulation ModelingFluid DynamicsQuality ControlCivil Engineering

Other Skills

API DevelopmentAutoCADCloud ComputingContainerization (Docker & Kubernetes)Content PersonalizationCross-functional CollaborationsData WarehousingDatabase Management System (DBMS)Devops & CI/CDDjangoETL WorkflowsEffective CommunicationGitGoogle Material DesignIT Security Best Practices

About

I’m a Senior Engineering Manager with 14+ years of experience leading teams that build platforms powering millions of users across e-commerce, logistics, and HR tech. I thrive on solving complex scalability challenges — whether it’s designing distributed systems, modernizing architectures, or growing engineers into confident, independent leaders. My focus is always on balancing technical excellence with team empowerment. At Noon, I’ve helped modernize legacy platforms into resilient microservice architectures, reduced response times by 60%, and led teams delivering multilingual, multi-region systems processing millions of SKUs per hour. My leadership style is rooted in clarity, ownership, and mentorship — helping teams build solutions that are not just efficient but meaningful to the business. My core areas of focus: - Engineering Leadership & People Development - Distributed Systems & Scalable Architecture - Python, GCP, gRPC, Kubernetes - Product-Driven Engineering & Strategy Alignment Always open to conversations about system design, engineering culture, or scaling teams — or just to share leadership learnings over a cup of coffee.

Experience

Noon

3 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led the design and architecture of scalable, multilingual catalog system across Noon’s core marketplaces (noon.com, sivvi.com, and daily/grocery) in the UAE, KSA, and Egypt
Migrated inter-service communication to gRPC, reducing response times by 60% and standardising data contracts across microservices
Developed a no-code/low-code rule engine, empowering workflow automation and seamless integration across wide range of applications
Recruited and managed a proficient team of 12 developers

Engineering LeadershipDistributed SystemsMicroservice ArchitecturegRPCWorkflow Automation

Engineering Manager

Jul 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Engineered a flexible EAV model-driven storage layer for the catalog platform, enabling out-of-the-box attribute validation and file integrity checks
Improved partner onboarding time by 40% through a scalable integration platform ingesting 10M SKUs an hour
Designed a workflow management system tailored to accommodate dynamic and evolving workflows owned by multiple teams

Engineering ManagementAPI DesignWorkflow ManagementIntegration Platforms

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2017 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

- Built a scalable localization engine that supports real-time translation of 20M phrases an hour, enabling seamless multilingual experiences

Localization EngineScalable SystemsReal-time TranslationDistributed SystemsLocalization

Witzig

Founder

May 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Conceptualised and engineered an end-to-end backend and mobile application, scaling to 10K DAUs
Designed and implemented an intelligent engine that personalized content based on user interaction patterns
Architected a scalable push notification system that increased user engagement through targeted and personalized delivery
Built automated scrapers to surface viral content from leading social platforms, enhancing content discovery and user engagement
Established a robust data-warehouse to facilitate analytics and reporting functions
Ran high-impact marketing campaigns (oﬄine and online) to drive user growth
Partnered with diverse digital influencers to facilitate app promotions and content creation

Business OwnershipStart-up LeadershipEngineering Management

Jugnoo

Engineering Lead

Oct 2015 – May 2016 · 7 mos · Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Designed an innovative algorithm for ride pooling & pre-ride booking enabling eﬃcient and seamless ride experience, increasing driver engagements by 25%
Collaborated with multiple team leads to recruit and onboard 50+ employees across functions and levels
Managed end-to-end product lifecycle for key internal platforms used across teams
Led adoption of agile methodologies, standardizing agile practices with a scalable SDLC framework

Algorithm DesignAgile MethodologiesProduct Lifecycle Management

Bhane.

Assistant Manager

Nov 2014 – Oct 2015 · 11 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Architected and developed full-featured e-commerce website from scratch, including POS interface for store
Designed and implemented data warehouse to support robust reporting and analytics across business functions
Hired and managed a high performing cross-functional team of Engineers and Product Manager

E-commerce DevelopmentData WarehousingTeam ManagementData Management

Ht media ltd

Deputy Manager

Apr 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Managed a team of 6 engineers in spearheading the development of recruiter-side platform
Revamped the content website, resulting in a 600% growth in user engagement
Developed a resume builder module, resulting in a 20% increase in profiles with resumes
Implemented click-to-call functionality using third party - Knowlarity APIs
Spearheaded intern hiring and onboarding, mentoring 20 candidates across a 45-day hands-on training cycle

Project ManagementPeople LeadershipSystem Design

Chaupaati bazaar (acquired by futurebazaar.com)

Software Developer

Jul 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Developed seller’s portal enabling sellers to manage pricing, inventory, content of products
Designed database and ETL Workflows for analytics system using Pentaho
Optimised image services by pre-generating image transforms for faster rendering, decreasing PDP page load time by 10%
Extended futurebazaar’s marketplace platform to build completely operational e-commerce website for brands - Holii and HomeTown

E-commerce DevelopmentDatabase ManagementETL Workflows

Research centre pharmacuetical engineering gmbh

Research Engineer

May 2011 – Jun 2011 · 1 mo · Graz, Austria

Simulated particle encapsulation by an advancing solidification front as part of materials modeling research
Assisted in developing a simulation of bubble coalescence using Nordin’s Model, contributing to fluid dynamics analysis

Simulation ModelingFluid Dynamics

Patel engineering ltd. - india

Quality Control Engineer - Civil Engineering

May 2010 – Jul 2010 · 2 mos · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Developed a C++ application to manage quality control tests and lab procedure results, improving data handling and consistency
Designed tunnel cross-sections leading to a surge shaft using AutoCAD, supporting infrastructure planning and documentation

Quality ControlAutoCADCivil Engineering