Amarjit Thiyam

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India25 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in software engineering.
Expert in high-throughput system architecture.
Proven track record in leading strategic technology initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Architect with expertise in high-performance systems and infrastructure optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

ArchitectureInfrastructure OptimizationSystem ArchitectureReal-time SystemsMicroservices ArchitectureBackend DevelopmentDistributed SystemsBackend FrameworksData ManagementSystem IntegrationAd TechnologyBackup SolutionsSystem DesignSystem DevelopmentContent Management

Other Skills

Ad ServingAgile MethodologiesBackup ManagementCI/CDCachingData CleansingData MappingData MobilityDesign PatternsEJBIntegration InterfacesJUnitJavaJava Enterprise EditionMicroservices

About

With over a decade of experience in software engineering, I specialize in designing scalable, high-performance systems and leading strategic technology initiatives. As Chief Architect at dailyhunt, I focus on standardizing architecture, enhancing developer velocity, and enabling cost-efficient, reliable platforms. Passionate about fostering innovation, I partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with organizational goals and customer needs. At dailyhunt, I spearhead infrastructure optimization, enabling significant cost savings and improved system observability. Collaborating with teams, I drive the adoption of unified tracing, security enforcement, and personalization platforms. My expertise in high-throughput system architecture ensures robust, reliable platforms that scale to meet growing demands.

Experience

Dailyhunt (versé innovation pvt ltd)

2 roles

Chief Architect

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Leading strategic tech initiatives across platform, cost, and observability—standardizing architecture, boosting developer velocity, and improving reliability. Drove large-scale infra cost savings, architected high-throughput systems, and led the adoption of unified tracing, security enforcement, and personalization platforms.

Agile MethodologiesDesign PatternsJavaSOARESTScalability+3

Senior Architect

Dec 2014 – May 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Led the migration from monolith to microservices, building and scaling core backend systems for news delivery, social features, and content services. Architected high-performance systems, introduced reusable frameworks, modernized CI/CD, and mentored teams across multiple verticals.

JavaMicroservicesSpringCI/CDMicroservices ArchitectureBackend Development

Uber

Staff Engineer

May 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore

Founding engineer for Uber’s Fulfillment Platform re-architecture, scaling real-time systems for global rider and driver interactions. Built high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure, including Tier-0 proxy cache and session management, and led critical initiatives like auto-rollback and org-wide code quality improvements.

JavaScalabilityRESTWeb ServicesSystem ArchitectureReal-time Systems

Yahoo

Senior Principal Engineer

Jan 2012 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore

Built Yahoo’s geo-distributed publishing platform from the ground up, ensuring high availability and strong consistency across regions. Designed low-latency, masterless cache replication (patented) and led development of core backend frameworks, caching, and Tumblr integration. Also played a key role in mentoring and agile execution.

JavaCachingAgile MethodologiesDistributed SystemsBackend Frameworks

Emc

Principal Engineer

Sep 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

VPLEX
VPLEX allows data be accessed and shared among locations over synchronous distances.
Enhanced CLI and integration interfaces for VPLEX, enabling cross-datacenter data mobility with high reliability across EMC and non-EMC storage platforms.

Data MobilityIntegration InterfacesData ManagementSystem Integration

Coreobjects

Associate Architect

Feb 2007 – Sep 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

SocialVibe
Built the core ad-serving and point-tracking engine from 0→1 for a social media monetization platform; drove product prototyping and led key backend module design.
Enabled scalable user engagement across MySpace profiles by integrating stylish, high-CTR branded ad creatives.
Jacked
Designed and built a real-time companion web platform from the ground up for synchronized TV experiences; supported contextual media and commerce for live broadcasts.
Key contributor at client site; scaled platform to handle 10K+ concurrent sessions with high performance and low latency.
Avery WallDecor
Architected and led 0→1 development of a global wallpaper customization and retail platform; supported rich UI, order management, and real-time previews.
Introduced asynchronous enterprise messaging and optimized core performance across personalization workflows.
Medtronic Diabetes Store
Led architecture and integration for a secure, loosely coupled eCommerce system; improved interoperability and performance across payment and SSO systems.

Ad ServingReal-time SystemsAd TechnologyBackend Development

Veritas technologies llc

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2005 – Feb 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

VERITAS NetBackup Ops Manager 6.0
Led design and scalability improvements for a centralized backup management tool supporting global NetBackup deployments; resolved critical customer issues and mentored junior developers.

Backup ManagementScalabilityBackup SolutionsSystem Design

Sungard - now part of fis

Senior Engineer

Oct 2004 – Mar 2005 · 5 mos

managePoint 3.1
Led design and development of a data cleansing and mapping engine, enabling a reliable golden data copy system

Data CleansingData MappingData ManagementSystem Development

Zensar technologies

Senior Consultant

Aug 2000 – Sep 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo

@Nifty Individual Sales System
Led technical design and built the digital content sales system from 0→1 for @Nifty Japan; architected key components using EJB and WAF in a high-traffic environment.
Enabled seamless content monetization and integrated third-party services across a distributed Java EE stack
Fujitsu NewPatent
Developed core evaluation and admin modules from the ground up for Fujitsu’s enterprise patent management platform.
Collaborated with Fujitsu Japan for end-to-end module delivery, including QA, backend logic, and UI workflows.
Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) - Voice Mailbox Reconciliation
Onsite lead for a billing optimization system; designed using MVC with WAF and delivered robust processing for voice mailbox billing reconciliation.

EJBWAFContent ManagementSystem Architecture