Dilip Saha

CTO

Berlin, Berlin, Germany22 yrs 7 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led 90+ engineers to achieve €400M+ revenue uplift.
  • Transformed global software platforms across multiple countries.
  • Award-winning product launches in competitive markets.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in AI-driven software engineering and digital transformation across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementAi/ml StrategyProduct DeliveryAgile MethodologiesDigital TransformationInnovation ManagementProduct DevelopmentGlobal Engineering StrategyProduct ManagementTeam ManagementProject ManagementSoftware Development

Other Skills

AIAI-driven personalizationAgile SAFeAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)AutomationAutomotiveBig DataBlockchainBusiness DevelopmentBusiness InnovationBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCloud Computing

About

I'm exploring VP and Head of Engineering opportunities to scale teams, drive technical strategy, and deliver transformational business impact. With 20+ years of experience leading global engineering organizations at HelloFresh, Honeywell, and Bosch, I build AI-powered platforms and high-performing teams that drive exceptional outcomes. WHAT I DO I lead engineering transformations—scaling teams, migrating to cloud-native architectures, and integrating AI/ML to unlock revenue growth. My approach combines technical expertise (microservices, domain-driven design, platform engineering) with organizational design (Team Topologies, Agile at scale) to build cultures of ownership, autonomy, and continuous improvement. RECENT IMPACT HelloFresh (2021-2025) - Senior Director of Engineering Led 90+ engineers, data scientists, and ML engineers building the global shopping experience: - €400M+ revenue uplift through AI-driven personalization and platform innovation - Platform availability from 97% to 99.9%, 70% latency reduction - Change failure rate from 18% to <5%, doubled deployment frequency - Reorganized using Domain-Driven Design and Team Topologies - <5% attrition while scaling in competitive Berlin market Honeywell (2021) - Senior Director of Engineering Industrial software platform transformation across USA, India, Canada, Australia: - 45% improvement in delivery predictability through Agile SAFe - 20% productivity increase, 15% defect reduction Bosch (2005-2020) - Multiple Leadership Roles - AI-driven autonomous production line (ROI <2 years) - Led global teams across Germany, Sweden, India, Malaysia - 20% R&D cost reduction, $300M secured from global OEMs - CES 2017 Tech Honoree Award for IoT innovation WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR VP or Head of Engineering roles where I can: - Lead and scale engineering organizations (50-200+ engineers) - Drive technical strategy for AI/ML platforms or enterprise products - Partner with C-suite to deliver measurable business outcomes - Build high-performance cultures with low attrition Ideal: AI/ML platforms, B2C/B2B products, Series B-D scale-ups, Berlin or remote-friendly. Available: January 2026 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - CTO Craft Con 2025 Berlin: "Surviving as a Turnaround CTO" - LeadDev Berlin 2024: AMA for Directors of Engineering - Published: "Designing Scalable Tech Teams" (HelloFresh Blog) Let's connect if you're building something ambitious or know companies seeking experienced engineering leadership. 📧 hello@sahadilip.com 🌐 www.sahadilip.com 📍 Berlin, Germany

Experience

Hellofresh

Senior Director of Software Engineering

Dec 2021Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Berlin, Germany · On-site

  • Led the engineering team at HelloFresh, optimizing the shopping and checkout journey and ordering process for millions of customers.
  • Spearheaded the development of an intuitive shopping journey for Web, iOS, and Android Apps.
  • Improved backend architecture using Microservices, increasing availability to 99.9%.
EngineeringAmazon Web Services (AWS)Engineering ManagementOrganizational CultureSoftwareProduct Delivery+3

Honeywell

Senior Director of Software Engineering

Feb 2021Dec 2021 · 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Led the global multi-location software team in building new SAAS offerings on the Honeywell Forge Cloud Platform.
  • Drove agile transformation using SAFE and Best DevSecOps practices for organizational innovation.
  • Modernized the product portfolio to bring sustainable digital solutions for the future.
EngineeringEngineering ManagementOrganizational CultureSoftwareProduct DeliveryStrategic Leadership+1

Bosch

Head MFI, Industry 4.0

Sep 2020Jan 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Led digital transformation initiatives in India, focusing on Connected Industry, AI, and automation to drive efficiency and innovation.
  • Collaborated with regional organizations to implement state-of-the-art analytics for speed, agility, and future data-driven businesses.
  • Spearheaded strategies to make India a global manufacturing hub by creating a connected and agile organization.
Data ScienceStrategic LeadershipDigital TransformationAI/ML Strategy

Bosch engineering and business solutions

Head: Advanced Engineering and Platform development

Oct 2018Sep 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

  • Led the Innovation team in developing next-gen software products using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies.
  • Built a portfolio of Cloud agnostic SAAS products to address societal and economic challenges.
  • Spearheaded the design and development of platforms to combat platform monopolies and promote sustainability.
EngineeringEngineering ManagementSoftwareProduct DeliveryData ScienceStrategic Leadership+2

Bosch

Head Global Engineering

Oct 2016Sep 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany · On-site

  • Developed and implemented a Global engineering strategy to enhance cost structure and international collaboration.
  • Lead a multi-national team from various countries.
  • Led teams to implement ASPICE, ASIL, and SaFE using RTC.
EngineeringEngineering ManagementProduct DeliveryStrategic LeadershipGlobal Engineering StrategyProduct Development

Bosch engineering and business solutions

4 roles

Head Product Management – India, ASEAN

Apr 2013Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Led product management for Bosch Car Multimedia division in India and ASEAN, utilizing Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile methodologies to develop next-generation connectivity products.
  • Successfully launched Bosch Infotainment product in the Indian market, achieving CES Honoree award and driving growth and revenue targets.
  • Developed an emerging market products strategy to further drive growth and revenue targets.
Innovation ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategyProduct ManagementProduct DeliveryStrategic Leadership

Software Engineering Manager

Apr 2010Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Led an engineering team including Project Managers, Software Architects, developers, Testers, and DevOps engineers.
  • Implemented retention strategy, reducing attrition from 20% to less than 2%.
  • Built a next-generation software platform for In-vehicle Infotainment using Linux.
  • Established China cooperation for In-vehicle Infotainment projects.
Team ManagementManagementEngineeringEngineering ManagementSoftwarePeople Management+2

Senior Project Manager

Promoted

Jan 2007Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Software Project Management for automotive Infotainment software
Innovation ManagementAutomotiveSoftware DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentProject Management

Software Architect

Apr 2005Dec 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Software architect for the design and development of a Security system control panel using .NET and C#.
SoftwareSoftware Development

Siemens technology india

Sr. Software Engineer

Mar 2003Apr 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • As a Software engineer, I worked on the development of a Software Grid control using .NET for an Industrial software platform.
SoftwareSoftware Development

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Executive General Management Program

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Haldia Institute of Technology 103

B-Tech — Computer Science and Technology

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