Shridhar Awate

Director of Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India21 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in automating sales and operations using AI.
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable results.
  • Strong leadership in data engineering and cloud-native architecture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and B2B expert with a strong focus on data engineering and AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data EngineeringAi & Machine LearningProduct Development EngineeringEngineering Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalysisBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ProcessBusiness RequirementsCRMCloud ComputingCloud-Native ArchitectureCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer SatisfactionIT StrategyLeadership

About

I help business leaders modernize operations and scale intelligently by combining AI, automation, and robust data engineering. My work is focused on eliminating manual processes, improving visibility through intelligent dashboards, and enabling better decisions with clean, scalable data systems. Whether you're a growth-stage startup or an ops-heavy B2B org, I design and deliver solutions that unlock efficiency and insights 🧩 What I Help Teams Do: Automate sales & lead gen using AI Streamline operations through workflow automation Build a cloud-native data infrastructure Design real-time dashboards for decision-making Deploy custom ML models for pricing, forecasting, or churn Enable self-service analytics with modern BI tools 🧠 Built for: Tech & SaaS Leaders scaling GTM systems COOs & Ops Heads in industrial or fintech orgs Analytics & Data Leaders needing faster pipelines B2B CEOs tired of dashboards that lie or lag I bring a cross-functional lens — blending data engineering, AI, and business-first thinking — to ship practical systems fast. No vanity builds—just real outcomes. 📩 Available for select leadership-aligned projects. Let’s connect if you're exploring how to scale smarter.

Experience

21 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Strategic client engagements

Director – Data Engineering & AI Systems (Consulting)

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Remote | Global Clients · Remote

  • Lead confidential consulting engagements in AI-powered sales automation, ops automation, analytics, and data engineering.
  • Helped B2B companies automate lead gen, build internal GPT copilots, and streamline decision-making.
  • Designed lightweight data stacks for startup & mid-market clients.
  • Delivered measurable results: 3x faster ops insights, 2x sales outreach, 40+ hours/month saved.
  • Maintain strict client confidentiality. Work spans fintech, SaaS, eco-infrastructure, and healthcare.
Team LeadershipEngineering ManagementCloud-Native ArchitectureStrategic ThinkingSolution ArchitectureAI & Machine Learning+2

Demandtec by acoustic

Director Product Development Engineering

Apr 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • A pioneering leader in retail pricing technology for decades, DemandTec is ushering in the new era of unified autonomous merchandising. With Unify by DemandTec, retailers can unite their data, systems, and internal teams, and collaborate with suppliers to generate profitable revenue growth, powered by AI.
Team LeadershipEngineering ManagementCloud-Native ArchitectureStrategic ThinkingSolution ArchitectureAmazon Web Services (AWS)+1

Exela technologies

Director Product Development Engineering

Jan 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Digital Mailroom by Exela helps small businesses and enterprise organizations alike set up addresses from coast to coast. Choose from our national network of addresses and receive your postal mail online, anywhere and anytime.
Team LeadershipEngineering ManagementCloud-Native ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Product Development Engineering

Plug2field

Engineering Director

Nov 2016 – Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Plug into your field force using cloud and mobile strategies to improve customer satisfaction, reduce operational costs and increase profit margins.
  • We work closely with our clients to understand their specific business problems and provide unique & customized solutions that can be easily plugged into their field forces and produce real benefits which help them in meeting their goals. .
  • Field Service Management Solution
  • Using Fieldomobify which is a Mobile app and Software solution built for field service management on cloud, service teams automate and streamline their day-to-day processes which includes activities like scheduling, dispatching monitoring etc.
  • Field Sales Management Solution
  • Using PocketFSA which is a Mobile & Web based software solution for field sales automation, Sales teams streamline their day-to-day processes which include activities like Attendance & leave Tracking, route management, primary and secondary order booking, target allocation etc.
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • We at Plug2Field customize the Workforce Management Platform for enterprises. Enterprises can use it for their field service as well as field sales staff. These mobility Solutions are built with specific customer requirements and are customized to suit unique features which may vary organization to organization. Enterprises use it for streamlining their processes.
Team LeadershipEngineering ManagementSolution Architecture

Fieldomobify

Director

Feb 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Fieldomobify is cloud and mobile based Field Software Solution, which is enabling many service organizations for scheduling, optimizing and dispatching. Fieldomobify is your very own on-demand cloud and Smartphone based business productivity solution. Fieldomobify offers a strong suite of mobile employee management tools that not only bring in innovative automation and real time, up to date field data that allows management to get insights but also take rapid decisions. Field Software Solution FSS commonly helps to services companies who need to manage assets, properties, installations, service or repairs of systems or equipment. This helps in managing the service, commissioning, maintenance and sales in multiple territories and increase the operational efficiency.
  • Cloud Solution along with mobile app enables streamlining of communication and connectivity between customers, dispatcher, staff,warehouse crew, administrative personnel and service management to ensure a smooth supply chain and better business processes

Gteam fz llc

Delivery Manager

Sep 2011 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Key responsibilities include
  • Build a top-performing team
  • Provide specific coaching for each member of team on a daily basis - help them grow
  • Focus on the technical aspects of the deliveries
  • Drive continuous quality improvement by being a subject matter expert
  • Drive continuous process improvement by eliminating waste and introducing automation
  • Make clear, data-driven decisions, to ensure that the team operates at peak performance
  • Deep dive into problems and resolve the root causes

Ascent it solutions

Engineering Manager

Apr 2011 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Initiate online strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market
  • Clarify goals and reach agreement maintaining the interests of all parties
  • Proactively develops and improve products and services (Including SAAS enablement and Cloud base)
  • Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues
  • Understands clients' needs
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Directs the business development activities of the organization and drives the new sales business for the company playing key role in the company’s top line.
  • Responsible for the overall software engineering strategy and implementation.
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets

Infosys technologies ltd

Project Lead

Sep 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Has worked into multiple roles for delivery. Worked for defining project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets and tasks list
  • Conducting project kickoff, steering committee, and team meetings, Conducting Brainstorming Sessions and other project meeting facilitation, Estimating duration and resource requirements, Facilitating setting of technical, functional and business requirements, Developing detailed project plans including resource plans, Working with functional and resource managers to acquire needed resources, Tracking/managing projects from initiation to successful completion, Identifying and escalating issues, Communicating project status, Resolving project issues, problems, and changes, Leading projects to overall success

Kpit cummins infosystems limited

Tech Lead

May 2005 – Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Tech mahindra

Technical Associate

Dec 2004 – May 2005 · 5 mos

Education

Shivaji University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Engineering

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