Askar Ali

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 13 years of experience in platform engineering.
  • Led major platform modernization initiatives.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture and distributed systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and logistics engineering leader with expertise in cloud architecture and platform reliability.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipCloud ArchitectureSaas DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationRole-based Access Control (rbac)Data VisualizationArtificial Intelligence (ai)Infrastructure AutomationSecurity & Compliance (soc2)Continuous Integration (ci/cd)Cloud Migration (gcp To Aws)Scalability & ReliabilityLocation-based ServicesBilling & Reconciliation SystemsBackend EngineeringLogistics & Delivery PlatformsPayment Systems IntegrationOperational AnalyticsFull-stack DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureCross-platform Mobile Development

Other Skills

AJAXAutomationBashCC++CI/CD AutomationCloud Architecture (AWS/GCP)Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean, Heroku, GCP)Continuous IntegrationData EngineeringData ScienceData SecurityDockerDomain Name System (DNS)ELK

About

I'm a Senior Engineering Manager with over 13 years of experience leading platform engineering at scale. At Porter, I head the Core Platforms vertical, driving the engineering of foundational systems that power company-wide products and operations. My expertise spans distributed systems, cloud architecture (AWS/GCP), platform reliability, and organizational enablement through internal tooling, observability, and automation. I've led cross-functional teams through major platform modernization initiatives, reduced infrastructure and support costs significantly, and improved time-to-market through internal feature management systems. Known for blending technical depth with strategic thinking, I collaborate closely with product, design, and operations to ensure engineering is aligned with business goals. I believe in building empowered teams, fostering clear ownership, and architecting systems that evolve with scale and complexity.

Experience

Porter

2 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • Porter is a tech-enabled logistics company offering a variety of intracity and intercity delivery services.
Engineering LeadershipCloud Architecture (AWS/GCP)Platform ReliabilityOrganizational EnablementInternal ToolingObservability+2

Engineering Manager

May 2021Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · On-site

Reflektive

Technical Lead → Engineering Manager

Oct 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · Hybrid

  • Reflektive is a SaaS provider of enterprise performance management and employee engagement software.
  • ☉ Led engineering for core performance suite enhancements impacting global enterprise clients.
  • ☉ Architected a high-speed PDF generation service reducing report generation time by 85%, enhancing UX.
  • ☉ Built Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for granular permissioning, enabling onboarding of a Fortune 100 client.
  • ☉ Revamped insights engine, increasing platform adoption by 20% through improved data visualization and analytics.
Engineering LeadershipSaaS DevelopmentRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Performance OptimizationCI/CD Automation

Daybreak

Principal Software Engineer

Oct 2018Oct 2019 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Daybreak (Noodle.ai) is an artificial intelligence software company specializing in providing advanced analytics and AI solutions to optimize business operations and empower data-driven decision-making.
  • ☉ Architected and developed AI-powered fleet-health diagnostics platform for a major Forbes 50 logistics client.
  • ☉ Deployed centralized ELK stack and enhanced monitoring, reducing incident response time and improving visibility.
  • ☉ Established internal pen testing processes and tools, progressing SOC2 readiness and enterprise security posture.
  • ☉ Improved CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation, increasing deployment velocity and reliability.
  • ☉ Partnered with data science and product teams to integrate AI insights with operational workflows.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data EngineeringContinuous Integration (CI/CD)Infrastructure AutomationSecurity & Compliance (SOC2)

Blowhorn

Principal Software Engineer

Nov 2017Oct 2018 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Blowhorn is an intra-city logistics platform connecting customers and mini-truck drivers through a digital marketplace.
  • ☉ Led cloud migration from GCP to AWS, reducing cloud costs by 35% and significantly boosting scalability and reliability.
  • ☉ Architected a custom fleet location services platform, increasing fleet utilisation by 30% and tracking accuracy by 40%.
  • ☉ Developed an automated, multi-level invoicing and reconciliation system, cutting processing time by 90% and accelerating cash flow.
  • ☉ Maintained high uptime and system performance during rapid growth and increased logistics volume.
  • ☉ Collaborated with product and operations teams for continuous improvement and technical innovation.
Cloud Migration (GCP to AWS)Location-Based ServicesFleet Management SystemsBilling & Reconciliation SystemsScalability & Reliability

Shadowfax technologies pvt ltd

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2015Sep 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Shadowfax is a technology based on-demand delivery service for neighbourhood sellers across India.
  • ☉ Owned backend systems powering core logistics workflows supporting thousands of delivery partners monthly.
  • ☉ Built and automated payout systems integrated with YES Bank, enhancing secure, timely payments to delivery partners.
  • ☉ Developed and optimized rider management and support portals, improving onboarding and grievance resolution efficiency.
  • ☉ Delivered deep operational insights dashboards supporting improved partner satisfaction and business decisions.
  • ☉ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to increase process automation and data-driven decision making.
Backend EngineeringPayment Systems IntegrationLogistics & Delivery PlatformsOperational AnalyticsProcess Automation

Codeyssus labs

Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2014Oct 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India · On-site

  • Codeysuss is a cloud-powered business applications and cross-platform mobile app development firm serving diverse sectors.
  • ☉ Designed and built full-stack solutions for healthcare, automotive, and commodity trading domains, driving product market fit.
  • ☉ Developed a nationally recognized vaccination alert platform that improved immunization awareness and timeliness.
  • ☉ Led cloud infrastructure deployment and management, ensuring high availability and continuous delivery pipelines.
  • ☉ Designed a cross-border trading platform → enabled negotiation, payments, and B2B matching.
Full-Stack DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean, Heroku, GCP)Microservices ArchitectureCross-Platform Mobile DevelopmentSoftware Deployment & CI/CDCloud Infrastructure

Education

MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Information Technology

Jun 2008Jun 2012

M.E.S International school

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