Shantanu J.

CTO

India20 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in cloud-native architecture and modernization initiatives
Proven track record in leading high-impact engineering teams
Specialist in building scalable financial platforms

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on cloud architecture and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ArchitectureStakeholder ManagementAi Integration And Machine LearningJavaSoftware DevelopmentWeb Development

Other Skills

Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)IT Risk ManagementTechnical Project DeliveryProject EstimationMicroservices and Distributed SystemsBuilding and Scaling High-Performing TeamsStrategic Technology Leadership and InnovationJava Enterprise EditionHibernateOOPSpring FrameworkJSPServletsSpringJPA

About

Principal Software Architect with over 19 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale, high-performance solutions across financial services, travel, and technology domains. Adept at aligning architectural strategy with business objectives to drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and long-term system resilience. Proven expertise in modernization initiatives, cloud-native architecture, and platform engineering at scale. Experienced in mentoring engineering teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that support evolving business needs.

Experience

Morgan stanley

2 roles

Vice President - Department-Wide DevOps & Modernization Initiatives, Research Technology

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Lead the strategic shift toward DevOps-first culture and operational excellence across research platforms.
Define and enforce standards for automation, deployment, and monitoring, accelerating innovation while maintaining platform stability.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering initiatives with organizational goals for performance, scalability, and compliance.

Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)IT Risk ManagementTechnical Project DeliveryProject EstimationStakeholder ManagementCloud Architecture

Vice President - Technical lead, Data and Analytics Platform, Research Technology

Jul 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Architect and oversee the firm’s Research Data & Analytics Platform, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and security.
Lead cloud transformation efforts, migrating on-prem infrastructure to Azure, resulting in improved performance and cost optimization.
Implement AI-powered solutions to extract insights from research data, enhancing analytics and product capabilities.
Drive adoption of DevOps practices, achieving 100% test automation, real-time observability, and faster release cycles.
Mentor cross-functional teams on microservices, cloud-native development, and scalable system design.

Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)AI Integration and Machine LearningMicroservices and Distributed SystemsBuilding and Scaling High-Performing TeamsStrategic Technology Leadership and InnovationIT Risk Management+4

Expedia, inc.

Software Dev Engineer II - Java

May 2014 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Gurgaon, India

Designed and led development of the Travel Management Platform for Expedia Contact Center with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
Defined CI/CD strategy, enabling faster, reliable deployments.
Modernized systems by upgrading from Java 6 to Java 8.
Drove implementation of core web features and system components.
Refactored legacy code into modular, reusable architecture.
Aligned teams on technical direction and platform strategy.
Mentored engineers on design patterns, tools, and best practices.
Enforced code quality through reviews and architectural standards.

JavaJava Enterprise EditionHibernateOOPSpring FrameworkSoftware Development+3

Hcentive, inc.

Sr. Lead Consultant Technology

Aug 2013 – May 2014 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

Led an 8-member team in designing and developing the WEM–ObamaCare web application using Java, Spring, JPA, JMS, and BPM Activiti.
Reviewed end-to-end system design to ensure architectural robustness and alignment with standards.
Collaborated with DBAs to resolve performance and data-related issues.
Enhanced build and deployment automation for improved efficiency and reliability.
Guided the team on coding best practices, optimization techniques, and conducted regular code reviews.

JavaSpringJPAJMSBPM ActivitiSoftware Development

Cignex datamatics

Principal Consultant

Feb 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

Led a 6-person team developing an HRMS solution using Liferay, Java, Spring, and Hibernate in a multi-tenant architecture.
Scoped and estimated project tasks, delivering technical solutions aligned with client requirements.
Implemented custom portlets, established CI builds and testing frameworks, and maintained high code quality.

LiferayJavaSpringHibernateSoftware Development

Learningmate

Tech Lead

Jun 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Oversaw design and development of custom Liferay portals utilizing Java, Spring, and Hibernate.
Translated functional requirements into detailed project schedules and deliverables.
Ensured code quality via best practices, design reviews, and performance optimization.

JavaSpringHibernateSoftware Development

Commelius solutions

Tech Lead Research and Developement

Nov 2006 – May 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Jaipur

Delivered a custom CMS for eLearning portals, reducing development costs by ~70%.
Applied OOP and SOLID principles to ensure maintainability and scalability.
Integrated the system with LMS platforms and coordinated with cross-border stakeholders.

OOPSOLID principlesSoftware Development

Dzone

Software developer

Aug 2005 – Oct 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Jaipur

Developed web applications using JSP, Tomcat, and MySQL.
Enhanced productivity by building test interfaces and analyzing logs to identify and resolve issues promptly.

JSPTomcatMySQLWeb Development