Viral Solani

Engineering Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India16 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

15+ years of experience in software delivery and cloud transformation.
Expert in building secure and scalable API capabilities.
Proven track record in mentoring teams and improving engineering maturity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on API development and cloud solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Api PlatformsCloud ComputingProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesWeb DevelopmentApi DevelopmentTeam Leadership

Other Skills

API GatewaysAgile Project ManagementAkanaAmazon Web Services (AWS)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessAzure DevOpsBlockchainCSMCareer ManagementChange ManagementChatGPTCoachingDevOpsDifficult SituationsDocker

About

Engineering Manager with 15+ years of experience driving software delivery, cloud-native transformation, and API platform enablement across banking and large enterprise environments. I focus on building secure, scalable API capabilities and strengthening engineering practices that help teams deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes. My work includes enabling API platforms running on Kubernetes (EKS) and OpenShift, improving adoption through clearer governance, onboarding workflows, reusable templates, automation, and well-structured engineering documentation. I prioritize simplifying platform consumption for federated teams while ensuring alignment with cloud, security, and regulatory standards. With AWS and Agile certifications, I bring a balance of technical depth and leadership—mentoring teams, improving engineering maturity, and driving measurable improvements in predictability, DevOps workflows, and DORA-based performance. I’m passionate about helping organizations modernize platforms, accelerate delivery, and build strong engineering cultures.

Experience

Barclays

Engineering Manager (AVP) – API Platform & Cloud-Native Engineering

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Progressed from Scrum Master → Technical Delivery Lead → Engineering Manager, contributing to platform delivery and engineering practices within a large-scale, regulated enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities & Impact
Lead engineering execution for strategic API platform initiatives across cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, and OpenShift).
Drive Agile delivery, technical governance, and end-to-end lifecycle activities related to platform enablement and onboarding.
Collaborate with enterprise teams across architecture, security, risk, compliance, and product to align delivery with regulatory and business expectations.
Strengthen onboarding processes, documentation, workflow clarity, and governance mechanisms to improve platform adoption and reduce lead time for consumer teams.
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, improving engineering maturity, delivery predictability, and adherence to DevOps and Agile best practices.
Contribute to building scalable, secure, and reliable platform capabilities supporting broader organizational transformation goals.

KubernetesAmazon Web Services (AWS)TykPeople ManagementAPI GatewaysDevOps+11

Fastrax infotech

Technical Project Manager

Oct 2019 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

✓ Managed project scheduling, execution, and resources for multiple projects to ensure successful project completion.
✓ Monitored onshore & offshore delivery for technical deliverables of concurrent projects; provided regular project status updates and dashboards to management and stakeholders; served as the single point of contact and escalation for offshore teams and clients.
✓ Successfully led the Agile process transformation at the organizational level and continuously improved processes to increase organizational efficiency.
✓ Collaborated with business analysts, developers, and technical support teams to define project requirements and specifications, troubleshoot cloud issues, and manage all cloud-based resources.
✓ Led a team of DevOps engineers to design, automate, and create highly available, reliable, and scalable environments on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
✓ Worked within an Agile software development life cycle and collaborated with development teams to achieve continuous software delivery. Performed analysis and evolution of customer requirements.
✓ Created documentation and architecture diagrams for effective collaboration and communication.
✓ Successfully replaced manual deployment processes by implementing a CI/CD code culture via automated Azure DevOps build and release pipelines.
✓ Reduced monthly costs by 40% through various AWS cost optimization practices.
✓ Engaged in demos, proof of concept execution, technical pre-sales, analysis, design, and testing of complex software systems for various customers, ensuring successful project completion.
✓ Interviewed, hired, and trained new associates.

KubernetesProduct DevelopmentAzure DevOpsBlockchainAmazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft Azure+7

Cygnet infotech

2 roles

Project Manager

Jul 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

✓ Developing enterprise web applications and scalable REST API systems using Laravel, advanced JavaScript, MySQL, and PHPUnit.
✓ Leading a team of over 15 cross-functional developers.
✓ Gathering client requirements and creating user stories based on those requirements.
✓ Dockerizing all client web applications.
✓ Successfully implementing CI/CD practices with automated GitLab Pipelines, replacing manual deployment processes.
✓ Fostering a culture of open communication within a cross-functional agile team, collaborating closely with managers and product owners.
✓ Assisting developers in architecting and debugging their web applications and IT infrastructure.
✓ Identifying performance bottlenecks and enhancing data storage solutions using MySQL and Redis.
✓ Managing AWS Cloud and on-premises servers.
✓ Participating in demos, proof-of-concept executions, technical pre-sales, analysis, design, and testing of complex software systems for various customers to ensure project success.
✓ Interviewing, hiring, and training new associates.

LaravelKubernetesAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Project ManagementDocker+6

Tech Lead

Oct 2015 – Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

✓ Fostering a culture of open communication within a cross-functional agile team and collaborating closely with managers and product owners.
✓ Assisting developers in architecting and debugging their web applications and IT infrastructure.
Identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing improved data storage solutions using MySQL and Redis.
✓ Managing internal Ubuntu-based web servers.
✓ Providing training to the team and new hires on Laravel, REST APIs, coding standards, and best practices.
✓ Supporting the HR team in identifying top candidates by conducting technical interviews

LaravelProduct DevelopmentAmazon Web Services (AWS)MySQLJavaScriptDocker+7

Communication crafts

Scrum Master

Jun 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

✓ Building enterprise web applications focusing on event management and multi-vendor e-commerce utilizing Laravel, Advanced JavaScript, jQuery, and MySQL.
✓ Managing a cross-functional agile team and collaborating closely with managers and clients.
✓ Assisting developers in architecting and debugging their web applications and IT infrastructure.
✓ Conducting interviews, hiring, and training new team members.

LaravelAmazon Web Services (AWS)Web DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCSMIndependent Contributor+3

1me

Sr. Web Developer

Mar 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

✓ Developing a product based on social media marketing with Zend Framework, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL.
✓ Refactoring, upgrading and enhancing product modules.
✓ Gathering requirements from clients.

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