Nishant Chauhan

VP of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India12 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led a cross-functional team delivering high-quality mobile experiences.
Transitioned codebase to React Native, cutting costs by 50%.
Passionate about mentoring engineers and driving growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech mobile engineering leader with a strong focus on scalable architecture and team empowerment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mobile Engineering LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic Product DeliveryProduct CollaborationAgile Project ManagementAndroid DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

Other Skills

API IntegrationAPI Integration (Volley, Custom Wrappers)Agile MethodologyAgile Project Management & Team CoordinationAlgorithmsAndroid Telephony APIAuthentication IntegrationCC++Core JavaCrash Reporting & App DebuggingData StructuresData-Driven Decision MakingData-Driven Decision Making & App GrowthJava

About

I am an engineering leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling mobile products. Currently, as AVP Technology at Paisabazaar, I lead a cross-functional team responsible for delivering high-quality mobile experiences to millions of users. My focus is on scalable architecture, product collaboration, and driving growth through innovative mobile solutions. I work closely with product and business stakeholders to align engineering execution with strategic goals, ensuring technology becomes a driver of growth and customer satisfaction. Core strengths include: Mobile engineering leadership: Leading teams to deliver robust and high-performing apps. Team empowerment: Building collaborative, high-performing teams that thrive on ownership and innovation. Strategic product delivery: Aligning technology with business goals to create meaningful user experiences. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, shaping mobile-first strategies, and enabling organizations to deliver high-impact digital experiences. Looking forward, my vision is to take on senior leadership roles in global tech companies where technology and business outcomes intersect.

Experience

Paisabazaar

3 roles

AVP Technology (Senior Engineering Development Manager 1)

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Leading a 12-member cross-functional team (Android, iOS, React Native, QA), collaborating with backend and product teams to drive an app with 2L+ DAU and 24L+ MAU at 99.6% stability.
Transitioned native codebase from 10% to 90% React Native—cutting engineering costs by 50% and reducing release cycles by 40%.
Launched tappable journeys and growth loops, increasing qualified leads by 40%.
Defined and scaled mobile architecture for multi-million MAU with minimal crash rates.
Rolled out in-house frameworks for rapid experimentation by analytics, marketing, and product teams.
Championed CI/CD, test automation, and code quality initiatives to enhance development velocity.
Mentoring tech leads, expanding the team, and institutionalizing hiring and onboarding practices for long-term growth.

Mobile App Development (Android & Cross-Platform)Product Collaboration & Roadmap PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipMobile Engineering LeadershipAgile Project Management & Team CoordinationPerformance Optimization+1

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Co-owned product roadmap with analytics and design, driving ideation and execution aligned with technical feasibility.
Integrated CodePush for faster releases and reduced dependency on App Store/Play Store approvals.
Uplifted engineering velocity via sprint rigor, ownership clarity, and improved velocity tracking.
Instituted test coverage and observability practices for enhanced release confidence.
Played a pivotal role in scaling the mobile engineering team and nurturing a high-performance culture.
Maintained hands-on involvement in code reviews and architectural decisions.
Drove hiring and onboarding to build a strong, cross-functional mobile team.

Product Collaboration & Roadmap PlanningAgile Project Management & Team CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipTechnical LeadershipProduct CollaborationAgile Project Management

Engineering Manager

Mar 2020 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs · On-site

Led app performance, delivery planning, and agile execution in sync with business objectives.
Introduced modularization and scalable architecture for better maintainability and onboarding.
Spearheaded full UI overhaul and tappable journeys, driving a 40% boost in lead conversions.
Owned cross-functional collaboration with QA and product for high-quality releases.
Advocated and implemented clean architecture and release stability practices.

Agile Project Management & Team CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipMobile Engineering LeadershipAgile Project Management

Hive

2 roles

Android Lead

Promoted

Aug 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Built and launched Hive Work v1 solo in 3 weeks; led v2 redesign and rollout.
Developed high-scale chat apps (Melon, Chatous, Honey, Panda) from scratch with real-time messaging and media sharing.
Prototyped Pond (a dating app) focused on custom UI/UX flows.
Mentored junior engineers, led architecture decisions, and collaborated closely with design, backend, and QA teams.

Android DevelopmentUI/UX EnhancementTechnical Leadership

Senior Android Developer

Jul 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr

Delivered Hive Work’s first version independently and led complete redesign efforts.
Built chat apps (Melon, Honey, Panda) and unreleased dating app (Pond) with real-time and scalable UI components.
Contributed significantly to performance, UX, and technical leadership.

Android DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

Autoportal india

Tech Lead

Nov 2016 – Jul 2017 · 8 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Owned technical delivery for Autoportal and AP Partner Android apps.
Delivered insurance and finance modules, launching new revenue lines.
Reduced app sizes drastically: Autoportal (19MB → 6MB), Partner app (8MB → 2.8MB).
Integrated Razorpay and optimized performance and UI/UX for better user experience.

Technical LeadershipPerformance Optimization

Info edge india ltd

2 roles

Lead Engineer

Promoted

Jun 2016 – Nov 2016 · 5 mos · On-site

Led sprint planning, reviewed engineering processes, and aligned team efforts with business goals.
Evaluated upcoming platform features to ensure app scalability and future-proofing.

Agile Project Management & Team Coordination

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2015 – Jun 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

Part of the core team that built the Shiksha.com Android app from scratch, delivering a scalable, production-ready experience.
Implemented key features including Facebook login, user onboarding (CoachMarks), push notifications, and crash reporting.
Developed a custom Volley wrapper to streamline and scale API integrations.
Integrated Stetho to enable efficient runtime debugging and inspection.

Android DevelopmentAPI Integration

Samsung mobile

Software Engineer

Jun 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Worked on Android Telephony Framework and Data Layer for mobile data, MMS, tethering, and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Analyzed TCP/IP streams to debug low throughput issues and implemented APN customizations.
Collaborated globally to ensure compliance with regional carrier specifications.

Android Telephony APINetwork Debugging