Abhishek Kundalia

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 60% tech cost reduction at Unacademy.
Led the redesign of a scalable live classroom platform.
Expert in AWS cloud and microservices architecture.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert specializing in EdTech infrastructure and cost optimization.

Contact

abhishekundalia666@yahoo.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Aws CloudTech Cost OptimizationMicroservicesApis

Other Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAlgorithmsAndroidAndroid DevelopmentAndroid StudioAngularJSCC++CSSCore JavaData StructuresEclipseElasticsearchGraphic DesignHTML

About

With a foundation in computer science from Harvard University's CS50 course, I've spearheaded significant initiatives at Unacademy as a Senior Engineering Manager. My core competencies lie in AWS cloud, which have been instrumental in driving a 60% reduction in Tech costs while maintaining an exceptional user experience. At Unacademy, our team's collaborative efforts have re-architected the live classroom platform, enhancing scalability and performance. These strategic initiatives have not only fostered vendor relationships but also ensured the seamless delivery of education to thousands, mirroring the organization's commitment to accessible learning and my dedication to innovation and cost-effectiveness.

Experience

10 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Pocket fm

Director of Engineering

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Heading Infrastructure, streaming experiences and content production systems at Pocket FM group
Improved Tech cost spend by 20%

Unacademy

3 roles

Head of Engineering

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs

Actively strategising and execution of optimisation of Tech cost for Unacademy
Achieved 60% Tech cost reduction without impacting end users experience
Re architecting infrastructure to optimise for performance and cost
Vendor collaboration and negotiations

AWS cloudTech cost optimizationInfrastructure re-architectingVendor collaboration

Engineering Manager

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022 · 9 mos

I am proud to have played a key role in revolutionizing the live classroom experience at Unacademy.
At Unacademy, I led the design and implementation of a highly scalable live classroom platform, leveraging my expertise in microservices, APIs, and third-party tool integrations. My efforts resulted in a reliable and performant platform that can support thousands of concurrent users, leading to increased engagement and retention rates among students.
One of my most notable achievements at Unacademy was successfully migrating the legacy live classroom platform to a new architecture, which significantly improved platform performance, scalability, and reliability. Additionally, I spearheaded the development and launch of new features such as interactive quizzes, gamification elements which have helped students learn more effectively.
Beyond my technical expertise, I am a skilled manager who values collaboration and innovation. I prioritize empowering my team members with the necessary tools, resources, and training to perform at their best. Through fostering a collaborative work environment, we have achieved several breakthroughs in the live classroom platform and made Unacademy one of the most popular and widely used e-learning platforms in the country.
Overall, I am proud of the impact that I have made at Unacademy, helping millions of students achieve their academic goals and transforming the way online learning is perceived in the industry.

MicroservicesAPIsThird-party tool integrations