Nov 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Singapore

• Led technical expansion and advancement of TikTok Global Payments team, developing multiple core components of the payment flow.
• Built foundation of technical architecture for a generic payment method service, enabling integration of 34 channels by mere configuration and reducing integration time from months to weeks.
• Designed and implemented central channel router system facilitating orchestration logic of channel selection for any TikTok transaction.
• Developed generic audit flow system to automatically review data before delivery to TikTok users, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Mentored and empowered junior engineers through thorough code reviews and growth-focused discussions, providing direction and guidance for career development.

Jan 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Led technical launch of Careem Super App, an innovative product launched in MENAP region in 2020, driving payment platform abstraction as technical lead.
• Established Careem Payment Platform team, migrating legacy script-based payment flows to distributed microservice architecture.
• Successfully reduced payment failure from 11.5% to 1.5% by introducing generic payment method storage system, enabling seamless transactions without manual intervention.
• Conducted thorough code reviews and expert mentorship for junior engineers and new hires, fostering culture of continuous improvement in competency, efficiency, and problem-solving.

May 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Spearheaded development of Real-Time Transaction Management system, providing visibility into Careem's financial health and paving the way for future initiatives.
• Reduced Careem's bad debt from 5.6% to 0.6% GMV by implementing scalable cash processing engine and cash-in system for efficient driver repayments.

Mar 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Contributed to the design and development of a flow-based Bot making platform, OnSequel (https://www.onsequel.com/) from inception.
• Built and implemented highly scalable and distributed core web services, intuitive CMSs, and advanced search functionality using ElasticSearch.
• Collaborated with core subsystems, including auth, data sharding, and JPA entity manager management.
• Significant contribution to JoyRide (https://www.onjoyride.com/), a web3 game ecosystem for iOS that transforms video interactions by adding social gaming features like real-time video filtering and group chatting.

Apr 2015 – Mar 2016 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Co-founded Rydo, a trusted carpooling community connecting cities across India, as an alternative to crowded trains and uncomfortable buses.
• Secured US$50,000 funding from TravelStartups, which honed my negotiation skills.
• Spearheaded the development of the Android app and Java backend with real-time ride tracking, in-app chat, and current/future booking capabilities.
• Led PR and marketing efforts for customer acquisition, gaining hands-on experience in tech, product, business, marketing, and operations.
• We got approximately 3500 registered users, 450 bookings and 1400 rides offered.

Jul 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed and implemented REST web services for the integration of BigMachines (StartUp acquired by Oracle) into Oracle's core product offerings.
• Developed a system to enable seamless migration of content between different platform versions with granular control.

May 2013 – Jul 2013 · 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed a low-cost sensing system for quantitative analysis of raw milk parameters.
• Developed software to analyze various milk parameters, including Fat, SNF, and more, using data collected through sensors.

May 2012 – Jul 2012 · 2 mos · Goa India

• High frequency inverter design feasibility concept study for Siemens X-Ray Machine.

Jan 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Roorkee

• Created a computer-controlled system for conducting experiments on DC/AC machines remotely over the internet.
• Designed and developed the Server/Client module, where the server interacts with the machines and publishes data and control options on the data socket server.
• Utilized NI LabView, Java, Matlab, SQL, and HTML technologies.
• Enabled real-time machine control by allowing the Client module to read published data via the data socket server and access control options.