Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• At samsu.io, I am leading a transformative journey in the Creator Economy, where we empower creators and businesses to harness the full potential of their digital presence. As the Founder and CEO, I am responsible for driving the strategic vision, overseeing product development, and fostering innovation across our platform.
• Key Achievements:
• Product Innovation:
• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive platform that integrates AI-driven tools for content creation, audience engagement, and monetization strategies, enabling creators to scale their businesses efficiently.
• Growth Strategies:
• Developing and executing growth strategies, leveraging data analytics and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Strategic Partnerships:
• Establishing key partnerships with industry leaders in tech and digital marketing, expanding our reach and enhancing the value proposition of samsu.io for our users.
• Leadership:
• Building and leading a high-performing team of developers, product managers, and marketers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Aug 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• As an Engineering Manager at Razorpay, I led the Payouts team, overseeing the development and optimization of critical financial technology solutions that supported high-volume B2B transactions. My role involved managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving innovation in payment processing.
• Key Achievements:
• Payouts API Development:
• Led the design and deployment of the Payouts API, which processed over 500,000 transactions daily with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.
• Team Leadership:
• Built a robust team structure, improving collaboration and workflow efficiency, which resulted in a 20% increase in team productivity and enhanced the overall Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Compliance and Security:
• Implemented comprehensive security protocols and compliance measures, reducing the risk of transaction errors and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Worked closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to integrate new features seamlessly into the existing financial infrastructure.

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022 · 7 mos

• Led the development and launch of the InRef product, collaborating with stakeholders and managing a development team for high user adoption and retention.
• Implemented NPS program for user feedback and product iterations.
• Played a vital role in building a robust team structure, overseeing team reviews, and actively participating in the appraisal cycle. Contributed to the improvement program, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Established and chaired the Internal Committee for Innovative Ideas, promoting an environment where developers, product managers, and QA professionals collaborate to build patentable ideas without direct supervision. The ideas generated are currently in the implementation phase, showcasing a commitment to fostering innovation.

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 11 mos

• Increased ROI for healthcare clients like Mercy Health and Sanitas by building generic reporting solutions and managing the product's development process (CICD, code quality).
• Led a team of developers and implemented Agile methodologies for efficient product updates.
• Successfully led critical initiatives, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and technical expertise, resulting in streamlined processes and improved product efficiency.
• Responsible for performance reviews, appraisals, and improvement programs.
• Contributed to patentable healthcare solutions within the internal innovation committee.

Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 · 11 mos

• Achieved notable success in owning and enhancing "InReport," implementing generic solutions, and integrating CI/CD flows, Sonar for code quality. Managed a team of 4 members.
• Actively contributed to the development of scalable software solutions, adhering to best practices and coding standards. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of features into existing systems.
• Played a key role in mentoring junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 11 mos

• Led the development of new features and enhancements for the TestData Management and TestData analysis products.
• Mentored junior developers and fostered a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design robust solutions, and implement scalable software using technologies such as Python, Django, Git, AngularJS, and MySQL.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading teams, effectively managing projects from conception to delivery, and ensuring high-quality code through code reviews and best practices.
• Proactively identified and resolved technical challenges, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Feb 2018 – Dec 2018 · 10 mos

• Developed and implemented software solutions for vehicle cost analysis and test data management using various technologies like Python, Django, Git, AngularJS, and MySQL.
• Reduced analysis time for competitors by 50% through automated cost calculations and reporting, enhancing market insights for clients.
• Played a key role in building the TestData Management product used by major clients.
• Developed an innovative hierarchical data storage solution for test data analysis, significantly reducing processing time

Sep 2017 – Jan 2018 · 4 mos

• Assisted senior developers with tasks related to vehicle cost analysis and test data management projects.
• Gained valuable experience in Python, Django, Git, and AngularJS, laying the foundation for my technical skills.
• Contributed to code development and testing, learning software development best practices.