Nilesh Kumar — CEO

Tech leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation and scaling operations in e-commerce, fintech, and content platforms. Currently serving as VP of Engineering at Raena, where I lead a team of 20+ engineers, previously managing up to 50+ globally distributed professionals. Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated the ability to: Scale Teams and Operations: • Grew engineering team at Raena from 10 to 50+, establishing a new development center in Gurgaon. • Led 30+ member team at Sayurbox, managing operations across multiple cities and warehouses. • Scaled Snapdeal's platform to handle 300,000 orders per day, rebuilding the team during challenging times. Drive Technical Innovation: • Architected and implemented a Gross Margin Engine at Raena, increasing margins from 3% to 10%. • Developed a Transport Management System, reducing Last Mile Cost/Revenue from 7% to 5%. • Led the complete redesign of Snapdeal's checkout platform, improving conversion rates significantly (mobile web from 1.6% to 2.7%, app from 3.3% to 4%+). Optimize Performance: • At Sayurbox, implemented a Warehouse Management System that increased revenue by 6000 IDR per order. • Scaled Snapdeal's discovery platform to 200k rpm, significantly enhancing user experience. Lead Cross-functional Teams: • Successfully managed both Tech and Product teams at Raena, ensuring alignment between technology development and product strategy. • Collaborated with diverse stakeholders across global teams in the US, UK, Singapore, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Adapt to Diverse Industries: • E-commerce: Snapdeal, Sayurbox, Raena • Fintech: PayPal, Bank of America Merrill Lynch • Content Platforms: Umma Technical Expertise: Languages: Java (expert), Python, C++, Kotlin, Swift Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, React.js, Vue.js, Node.js Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Aerospike Cloud: AWS, including AWS Media Services Other: Git, Linux, Agile methodologies I'm passionate about solving complex problems, mentoring future tech leaders, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements. My approach combines strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking, always focusing on delivering measurable business impact. I thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments and am always eager to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of what's possible in tech. Let's connect if you're interested in discussing technology, leadership, or how to drive innovation in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in E-commerce and Fintech with a strong focus on technical innovation and team scaling.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 16 yrs 3 mos