Rakesh R.

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 1 mo experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI, ML, and Generative AI technologies.
  • Proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams.
  • Extensive global experience across diverse industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in AI and software engineering across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Project ManagementTeam BuildingMachine LearningLeadershipPerformance EngineeringArchitectureDigital MediaE-commerce OptimizationCoaching & MentoringPerformance ManagementSoftware DevelopmentDatabase Management

Other Skills

AWS LambdaAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSApache KafkaApache SparkAzure DevOps ALMBatch ProcessingBig DataBig Data AnalyticsC (Programming Language)CRM IntegrationChange ManagementCloud Computing

About

A seasoned software leader with extensive expertise in AI, ML, and deep proficiency in the MERN and LAMP technology stacks. Specializes in designing and architecting complex systems, with a strong emphasis on Generative AI, NLP, and Deep Learning technologies. Skilled in leveraging platforms and tools such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure ML Studio, OpenAI, TensorFlow, and Keras to deliver innovative solutions. With global experience spanning the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong, Germany, and India, complemented by an IIM alumni background, I bring a well-rounded perspective to leadership, strategic vision, and financial expertise. With hands-on tech leadership roles at Warner Bros. Discovery, L&T, Intuit, Salesforce, HP, GE and few startups, I have built teams, processes, and tech stacks from scratch while driving large teams to success in roles such as Engineering Manager, Architect, and Director. A hands-on coder proficient in Python, Go, Java, ReactJS, MongoDB, and more, with contributions spanning industries such as digital media, streaming, CRM, healthcare, finance, insurance, and aviation.

Experience

Warner bros. discovery

Engineering Leader

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company, delivering premium content across television, film, streaming, and gaming through iconic brands like HBO, Discovery, and Warner Bros.
  • Having the opportunity to build teams from the ground up, conceptualize and redesign multiple products, and lead engineering efforts across streaming, media players, Video Quality, and data analytics platforms.Focuses on optimizing investments and building high-performing, scalable teams to drive business success.
PythonGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Go (Programming Language)KubernetesProject ManagementStreaming Media+18

Ltimindtree

Director, Application Architecture

Mar 2024Sep 2024 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Spearheading the design and development of AI/ML products and solutions across diverse industries within LTIMindtree, a leading IT consulting and solutions subsidiary of the renowned Indian conglomerate, Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
  • Developing innovative AI/ML solutions addressing complex business challenges in sectors including BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, Aviation, and Manufacturing.
  • This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, where you drive product development while also serving as a problem solver for clients through various engagements, consulting projects, RFPs, and solution presentations.
  • Engineering a robust AI platform, employing technologies such as Python, JavaScript (React), Node, CouchDB, Kafka, AKS, and cloud ML services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML Studio).
  • Managing a high-performing team, overseeing recruitment, mentoring, handling vendors, optimizing cost, and promoting agile methodologies and technology best practices.
Machine LearningPythonFlaskGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)LeadershipCoaching & Mentoring+8

Autonomize ai

Director of Engineering

Nov 2023Feb 2024 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Autonomized AI is an innovative tech startup based globally, dedicated to transforming the healthcare industry through disruptive AI solutions.
  • Led and built the India Engineering team, responsible for designing, architecting, and developing ML/AI-based products across healthcare, & insurance sectors. Closely collaborated with product managers to define features, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business goals. Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project alignment and clear communication.Built and scaled products for data intelligence, predictability, and forecasting using Azure ML studio, NLTK, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras and so.
Machine LearningPythonDocker ProductsKubernetesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Software Design Patterns+10

Salesforce

Architectural Staff

Jun 2022Oct 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Salesforce is known for its No1 CRM platform and various applications/offerings.
  • Led end-to-end product ownership, from design to production, resolving any customer issues and troubleshooting and so. If you want to play/design/instrument with volumes of data and transactions, this is the place
PythonDocker ProductsGitPerformance EngineeringJavaAmazon Web Services (AWS)+6

Hewlett packard enterprise

Architect

Jun 2018Jun 2022 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • HP Enterprise R&D, based in Bangalore, is renowned for mission-critical storage solutions. The company prides itself on advanced technology integration, product architecting, capacity planning, and nurturing tech talent.
  • Assumed a key role in onboarding technologies like OpenJDK, WildFly, REDIS, Apache HTTP, WebSocket, and ActiveMQ on HPE's NonStop platform. • Actively involved in product roadmap, architecture, capacity planning, code review, and performance tuning and so.
PythonPerformance EngineeringJavaC (Programming Language)Web ServicesArchitecture

Prime focus technologies

Manager/Horizontal Leader

Mar 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • PFT is an industry leader in digital media, content (video/text/mp4/..) management, and the live streaming domain. Its products -Cloud MAM, Broadcast Cloud, Productions Cloud, and DAX Production Cloud are used by clients, i.e., Star, Viacom, Disney,Sony, CA, and many more.
  • Led the transition of web and mobile applications from in-premises to MS Azure cloud, creating an architecting onboarding roadmap and platform optimization approach.
  • Focused on resizing CDN need, load balancer, DR/HA, and instrumenting streaming servers.Implemented robust security practices and threat modeling with CI/CD.
LeadershipCoaching & MentoringStreaming MediaJavaMicrosoft AzurePerformance Management+1

Saltside

Senior Manager

May 2016Mar 2017 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Saltside is an innovative technology startup in the e-commerce sector, serving underutilized markets in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ghana, and Nigeria.
  • Established and enhanced the performance engineering and DevOps ecosystem at Saltside, a technology startup with B2B and B2C e-commerce products.
E-commerce SEOLeadershipAWS LambdaAmazon Web Services (AWS)Node.jsMongoDB+6

Intuit

Senior Manager

Jan 2014May 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • A global industry leader, Intuit specializes in developing financial and tax preparation software.
  • Worked on Intuit’s flagship products i.e. QuickBooks, seamless integration with Salesforce Service Cloud.Facilitated cross-geography engineering collaboration for key releases.
  • Led and mentored the team, aligning their goals with the organization's objectives, enabled by OKR.
Coaching & MentoringPerformance EngineeringJavaAmazon Web Services (AWS)Strategic LeadershipOracle+5

Ibs software

Architect

Feb 2013Jan 2014 · 11 mos · India, Germany · On-site

  • A thriving software company dedicated to revolutionizing the cargo,airlines industry. Our flagship product, icargo, is integrated into the Lufthansa ecosystem, enhancing global cargo management.Implemented iCargo into Lufthansa's ecosystem, handling numerous cargo-related operations through numerous interfaces. Developed a comprehensive framework and capacity proposal, involved in server monitoring and instrumenting.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to the team based in Germany.
Coaching & MentoringPerformance EngineeringJavaOracleArchitectureWeb Services+1

Capgemini

Manager

Aug 2007Feb 2013 · 5 yrs 6 mos · UK, Sweden, HK, India · On-site

  • A global software engineer with experience in Europe, UK, HK, and India; worked with industry giants like IKEA, Frontier Communications, Royal Mail Group, MATALAN, and Cathay Pacific, contributing to various complex tech projects and product developments.
  • Led complex projects utilizing tech stack: Java, Python, .Net, Web Services (REST/SOAP), MQS, JBoss, HTML, and AJAX; also Oracle for data handling.
  • Managed engineering tasks in multiple roles including account manager, program manager, performance manager, and architect.
  • Mentored and guided a large team, fostering professional growth and technical prowess.
Coaching & MentoringPerformance EngineeringJavaChange ManagementPerformance ManagementOperations Management+7

Ge healthcare

Senior Software Engineer

Aug 2006Aug 2007 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Centricity PACS, an integral part of GE's global vision, powers a single comprehensive workflow for radiologists by storing and displaying digital images, designed to improve radiology workflow and consolidate storage
  • Worked on module/s and conducted unit script/code for Centricity PACS, a system used to store, access and distribute digital images in DICOM format.
  • Enhanced radiology workflow by integrating Centricity PACS with Centricity RIS, creating a robust workflow engine.
JavaSQLDevOpsSoftware DevelopmentDatabase Management

Symphony teleca

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2005Aug 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Contributed to Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, a scalable, web-based global financial consolidation and reporting application.
  • Key contributions include script development, suite creation, unit debug/execution, & so
Performance EngineeringJavaSQLOracleSoftware DevelopmentDatabase Management

Quark software inc.

Software Engineer

Jan 2004Apr 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chandigarh, India

  • A globally used design software company, Quark, enables individuals and businesses to create and publish compelling digital content across various platforms without the need for coding skills.
  • Worked for QuarkXPress, a design software that enables rich and compelling material creation for various platforms without the need for coding or programming.
JavaC (Programming Language)Software Development

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

Master of Business Administration - PGPX

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Science - MS

University of Jammu

Master of Computer Science & Applications — Computer Science

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