Sarika Atri — Co-Founder
Sarika is a seasoned software architect and technology leader with over 22 years of experience, having built and scaled systems at industry giants like Google, Adobe, Flipkart and Hotstar, as well as driving innovation at startups. Her expertise spans high-throughput low-latency systems, cloud-based platforms, machine learning applications, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on creating scalable solutions that drive business success. As the Co-founder and Architect in Residence at Xmplify.tech, Sarika works closely with multiple startups, stepping into roles as fractional CTO, CTO advisor, and architect in residence as and when required. She partners with founders and leadership teams to build the right technology foundations, develop high-performing teams, and create processes that scale. Her work goes beyond technical design; Sarika is deeply invested in mentoring individuals, setting up frameworks for success, and empowering teams to deliver on their potential. In her career, Sarika has consistently thrived in dynamic environments, leading complex technical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve remarkable results. From optimizing pricing and promotions systems at Flipkart to solving performance challenges to enable Hotstar to break world records during World Cup 2023, Sarika has helped organizations unlock the power of technology to transform their businesses. She excels at stakeholder management, building consensus, and guiding cross-functional teams to reach their goals with clarity and efficiency. Sarika’s passion for tech extends to her commitment to empowering women in the industry. She is a trained facilitator for #IamRemarkable initiative, where she helps women find their voice, overcome self-doubt, and build confidence in self-promotion and career growth. Driven by a mission to not only build powerful systems but also create inclusive environments, Sarika’s work is a blend of technical excellence and a relentless commitment to mentoring, leadership, and collaboration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and cloud technology architect with extensive experience in high-throughput systems.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 22 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 22 years of experience in software architecture.
- Led performance optimization for Hotstar during World Cup 2023.
- Passionate advocate for women in tech through mentoring.
Work Experience
AnitaB.org India
Advisory committee member - GHCI 2025 (9 mos)
Pifinity Education Foundation
Technology Advisor (1 yr 1 mo)
ARTPARK
Technology Advisor (1 yr 2 mos)
Basis
Strategy Advisor (1 yr 2 mos)
xmplify.tech
Co-founder, Architect in Residence (2 yrs 8 mos)
Disney+ Hotstar
Principal Engineer (8 mos)
Flipkart
Senior Architect (1 yr 8 mos)
WorkSpan
Principal Engineer (1 yr 6 mos)
Senior Software Engineer (3 yrs 9 mos)
Calypto Design Systems (Acquired by Siemens)
Member of Consulting Staff (3 yrs 1 mo)
Cadence Design Systems
Senior Member of Technical Staff (1 yr)
Career Break
Full-time parenting (2 yrs 6 mos)
Adobe Systems
Computer Scientist (11 mos)
Atrenta (Acquired by Synopsis)
Lead Engineer (5 mos)
Cadence Design Systems India
Member of Technical Staff (2 yrs 10 mos)
Adobe Systems
MTS (1 yr 8 mos)
Education
B E at NSIT