Amit Kuksal

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 21+ years in product-driven technology environments
  • Expert in building SaaS and multi-tenant platforms
  • Proven track record in scaling engineering teams
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech expert with strong leadership in engineering management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesArchitectural DesignWeb Application Security

Other Skills

Apache KafkaConfluenceConsumer InternetContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Data AnalysisDistributed SystemsElasticSearchGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)High Performance Computing (HPC)Interpersonal SkillsJIRAJavaLinuxMicroservicesMySQL

About

With 21+ years of experience in product-driven technology environments, I bring a rare blend of deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a relentless focus on business outcomes. Over the last 14+ years as a technology leader, I’ve scaled high-impact engineering teams and delivered resilient, scalable software systems - especially in Retail Tech, EdTech, Online Recruitment, E-commerce, and SEO-driven platforms. As a Head of Engineering, I drive end-to-end technology vision: from system architecture and DevOps strategy to team structuring and talent development. I specialize in building SaaS and multi-tenant platforms that support millions of users while ensuring performance, security, and agility at scale. My leadership approach is grounded in operational excellence, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. I create engineering cultures that thrive on curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement - aligned tightly with product and business objectives. Whether it’s modernizing legacy systems, accelerating product delivery, or driving cloud-first initiatives, I focus on solving real-world problems through tech innovation. Let’s connect if you’re building an organization where engineering is a catalyst for growth and competitive advantage.

Experience

Jio

Associate Vice President, Engineering

May 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • As Head of Engineering for JioMart Digital's Electronics B2B cluster, I lead a high-impact team dedicated to driving technical excellence and operational efficiency across Jio Mart Digital (JMD) B2B, JMD Distributors Management System (DMS), and Product Business Group (PBG) businesses. I align engineering strategy with business objectives to deliver resilience, reliability, and scalable high performance.
  • I cultivate a data-driven, innovation-focused culture, empowering teams to push boundaries and prioritise continuous optimisation. Through cross-functional collaboration, I streamline product development and delivery, consistently achieving key performance metrics and surpassing stakeholder expectations.
Engineering ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisPerformance EngineeringScalable Architecture

Info edge india ltd

3 roles

Sr. Engineering Manager

Promoted

Apr 2017May 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Noida Area, India

  • At Info Edge, I led technology teams for key dimensions of Naukri.com: First Naukri and Naukri E-learning. As the engineering owner, I collaborated cross-functionally to drive the success of these platforms. For First Naukri, specializing in entry-level positions, I orchestrated end-to-end engineering, delivering cutting-edge features and optimizing user experience. Simultaneously, I spearheaded technology for Naukri E-learning, ensuring a user-friendly platform for professionals to upskill.
  • Under my leadership, a culture of collaboration and innovation flourished, aligning technology with business strategy.
Product DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesJavaWeb DevelopmentPeople Management

Engineering Manager

Promoted

Apr 2015Mar 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Within this role at InfoEdge, I led the development of Studyabroad.shiksha.com, India's premier platform for students seeking expert advice on overseas education. From inception, I crafted a robust architecture prioritizing high availability and security, ensuring a seamless user experience. Assembling a proficient team, I played a pivotal role in building the site from scratch.
  • In collaboration with the product team, I contributed to critical pages, driving substantial business growth. Under my leadership, the engineering team maintained 24/7 availability, optimized performance, and enhanced security measures. Studyabroad.shiksha.com stood as a reliable resource for students, a testament to our dedication to excellence.
Architectural DesignWeb Application SecurityMySQLLinux

Development Team Lead

Nov 2010Mar 2015 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Managed the design and implementation team of Shiksha.com's core product "Listings", while providing all aspects of technical leadership. Had overall responsibility for design, development and implementation of the system architecture(s). Coordination and efficient utilization of team resources as needed. Worked with the Product Management Team(s), created, updated and managed detailed project plans (including deliverable, timelines, required resources etc.). Assisted in the establishment and enforcement of technology standards and practices. Played a role of Scrum Master for Shiksha's Study Abroad Team.
JIRAConfluenceMicroservices

Fcs software solutions

2 roles

Project Lead

Jan 2009Nov 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Provided Team Leadership, Focused the team on the tasks at hand or the internal and external customer requirements, Coordinated team logistics, Communicated team status, Task accomplishment, and Direction were the parts of my responsibilities. Did project management successfully with MPP.

Development Team Lead

Jul 2006Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Created an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort, Provided the team with a vision of the project objectives, Led by setting a example (role model) - behaviour consistent with words, Facilitated problem solving and collaboration, Ensured discussions and decisions lead toward closure, Encouraged creativity, risk-taking, and constant improvement.

Quantum coders

Sr. Software Engineer

Jun 2005Jul 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Analyzed, designed, coordinated and supervised the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems, Analyzed system specifications and translated system requirements to task specifications for junior programmers, Understanding the requirements/issues clearly, Identify and propose technical solutions that meet business requirements, Involvement in creating detailed technical design, Coding and Unit testing.

Globtier infotech pvt. ltd.

Software Engineer

Sep 2004Jun 2005 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Researched, designed, and implemented scalable applications for information identifications, extraction, analysis, retrieval, and indexing. Wrote maintainable and extensible code in a team environment. Engineered web development, all layers, from database to services to user interfaces.

Education

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University ( A Central University )

Master of Computer Applications - MCA — Computers

Jan 2001Jan 2004

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University ( A Central University )

Bachelor of Science - BSc — Computer Science

Jan 1998Jan 2001

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