Guruwinder Singh Rishi

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India15 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led engineering teams for scalable sports platforms.
  • Expert in transitioning to multi-cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven track record in high-traffic event reliability.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on backend development and cloud infrastructure.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

DevopsCloud ComputingBack-end Web DevelopmentLeadership

Other Skills

AJAXAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Apache KafkaArtificial Intelligence (AI)CC++DatabasesDesign PatternsE-CommerceElasticsearchEngineering LeadershipHTMLInnovation ManagementJava

About

I am the Vice President of Engineering at FanCode, leading engineering teams across backend development and DevOps to build scalable, secure, and cost-efficient platforms for millions of sports fans. Over my 14+ years in technology, including a decade in engineering leadership, I’ve delivered large-scale platform transformations—transitioning to containerised, multi-cloud infrastructure, optimising performance, and ensuring reliability during high-traffic live events. An alumnus of the Accelerated General Management Programme at IIM Ahmedabad, I bring a strategic, cross-functional approach to technology leadership—aligning innovation with business goals to create lasting impact.

Experience

Fancode

4 roles

Vice President of Engineering

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

AVP of Engineering

Aug 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs

  • In my role as AVP of Engineering at FanCode, I had the privilege of leading a talented team across both Backend and DevOps divisions, collaboratively advancing our FanCode platform. Together, we championed the transition to containerization, boosting efficiency and scalability. Embracing a team-driven approach, we navigated the platform towards a multi-cloud environment, which not only enhanced flexibility but also ensured robustness. Our collective efforts in implementing cost-effective strategies significantly reduced operational expenses while maintaining high performance. This teamwork and shared commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies were key in enhancing the platform's reliability and overall user experience.
DevOpsAmazon Web Services (AWS)LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Strategic PlanningTeam Management+15

Director, Backend

Promoted

Jul 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • As Director of Backend Engineering at FanCode, I led the development of scalable, robust backend systems, ensuring their performance and reliability for the FanCode platform. My role encompassed guiding a team of engineers, innovating in feature development, and optimizing platform quality. I collaborated with various departments to align our backend strategies with company goals, focusing on scalability and security during high-traffic events. Staying updated with industry trends, I integrated cutting-edge technologies to enhance user engagement and streaming experiences.
DevOpsAmazon Web Services (AWS)LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Strategic PlanningTeam Management+15

SDE3

Jun 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • As an SDE3 at FanCode, I was pivotal in designing and implementing high-performance backend systems, ensuring scalability and reliability across the platform. My responsibilities included optimizing code for efficiency, developing features that enhanced user engagement, and maintaining system security during peak traffic periods. I worked closely with a team of engineers, contributing to innovative solutions and continuously improving platform quality. Additionally, I collaborated across departments to ensure our technical strategies were aligned with FanCode's objectives, incorporating the latest technologies to elevate the user streaming experience.
LeadershipTeam ManagementBack-End Web DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesKubernetesTeam Leadership+11

Dream11

3 roles

SDE3

Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • As a Backend SDE3 at Dream11, I led the development of scalable services and optimizations for high traffic handling, focusing on database efficiency and robust API performance. I spearheaded real-time data processing initiatives, enhancing user experience and system reliability. My role also involved close collaboration in agile development and driving technical innovation, significantly contributing to Dream11's leadership in the fantasy sports industry.
LeadershipTeam ManagementBack-End Web DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesKubernetesTeam Leadership+7

SDE II

Promoted

Jul 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

  • Responsible for l​eading​ the tech efforts in a team of a Product Manager , a QA tester and developers through all tasks related to development of major feature being launched on Dream11, including requirement analysis, a​rchitecture design, database design, testing, deployment​ and m​aintenance​.
LeadershipTeam ManagementBack-End Web DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesKubernetesTeam Leadership+7

Senior Software Developer

Aug 2013 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Was an integral part of the small development team that helped in converting Dream11.com a leading Fantasy Sports Gaming company from a product to a platform. Helped in building a h​ighly scalable​ and stable system at Dream11 .
Back-End Web DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingMicroservices

People interactive

Software Engineer

Feb 2013 – Jul 2013 · 5 mos · Tardeo

  • Assisted in development and maintenance of features related to Payments and the CRM for Shaadi.com a leading matrimony website in India . Helped in creating d​ata migration scripts, A/B testing frameworks, payment related revamps​ and Customer Care Call related outgoing c​all scheduler optimisations​.
Agile MethodologiesProblem Solving

Inkfruit.com

Software Developer

Oct 2012 – Feb 2013 · 4 mos

  • Worked with the backend team at Inkfuit.com which was a leading apparel ecommerce website, to develop an ​in house ERP system​ that optimised all the processes related to manufacturing of apparel. Assisted in developing a system that a​utomated and tracked all the manufacturing processes,​ right from procurement of raw materials to shipping or returns of final products.
Agile Methodologies

Remindo software services india pvt. ltd

Software Developer

Jun 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Part of development team that was responsible for development and maintenance on remindo.com , which was a social network for offices. Assisted team in re-architecture and revamp of Remindo when it was required.

Cmc ltd

Project Trainee

Sep 2010 – Apr 2011 · 7 mos

  • Responsible for analyzing and creating a real time web cam based expression recognition system in O​penCV​ using ​HAAR transforms​.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad)

Accelerated General Management Programme — General Management

Mar 2024 – Apr 2025

Mumbai University Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Information Technology

Jul 2007 – Jun 2011

R.A.I.T

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Information Technology

Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

Khalsa College

Higher Secondary School Certificate — Computer Science

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006

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