Apr 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Berlin, Germany · Hybrid

• As an Engineering Manager at Forto, I lead a team of five backend software engineers focused on developing a Connectivity Model. This model works in critical areas like Pre/On booking with truckers, main carriage integration with carriers, and tracking import and export customs.
• My leadership has had a substantial impact on Forto's operational success. Through different initiatives, we optimized processes around customs, & automated them by integrating with third parties for timeliness and accuracy of data for better customer experience.
• I've navigated the team seamlessly through a period of leadership changes and disruptions, ensuring unwavering commitment to deliver on our commitments and uphold organizational values.

Dec 2018 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Lead a team of engineers in charge of the development and maintenance of the Live Hindustan Portal (Hindi version) 3rd largest in its segment with 65 million unique visitors, including its CMS utilized by editors for diverse content management.
• Drive the re-design of the complete live website with strategies that seamlessly replaced the production site. Redesign helps to improve web vitals, reduce bounce rate, and increase the session time.
• Identified and debugged issues with the SEO team for page speed optimizations on Google Page speed which improved the web vitals by 15% and increased traffic by 10%.
• Implemented Agile methodologies in my team and helped cross-team also, increased productivity by 15%
• Leading another team (https://auto.hindustantimes.com/) for resource and project planning. Working with the product team to prioritize impactful work. Working with developers to help with implementation and releases.

Mar 2012 – Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 9 mos

• Build features related to Jabong Reward and Referal system, Mobile site development, SEO optimizations
• Design and Delivery of Order management (Checkout, Returns, Refunds, state machine, integrate with third-party CRM and ERP systems) related APIs and microservice development using GO, MongoDB, Java, and PHP.
• Lead catalog management and search (using Solr) team. Worked on Re-arch catalog system from monolithic architecture to Rest APIs using Golang & java, Redis as cache, and rabbit mq for asynchronous communication.
• Handled the Multi-tenancy project - which included combining the Myntra and Jabong backend systems - CRM, Warehouse, Order system, and User management.
• Actively collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet the transition goals.

Jul 2008 – Mar 2012 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• Directed service-based projects for multiple clients, overseeing planning, development, and delivery processes.
• Managed a diverse team of 13+ software engineers, providing guidance, training, and motivation to drive success.
• Maintained regular communication with clients to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.

Dec 2006 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos

Feb 2006 – Dec 2006 · 10 mos

Jun 2004 – Feb 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos