Sandeep Jain

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 5 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Scaled teams from 0 to 60+ engineers across multiple countries.
Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 65% through optimization.
Built EdTech platforms serving over 3 million users.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech leader with expertise in cloud-native architecture and engineering organization scaling.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipCloud-native PlatformsAi IntegrationPlatform ArchitectureCloud-native DevelopmentProduct Innovation

Other Skills

Node.jsKafkaMongoDBRedisAzureVector DBZoom SDKBitrix ERPGCPMicroservicesKubernetesREST APIsFirebaseMobile AppsLeadSquared

About

I am an Engineering Executive and Managing Director with 16+ years of experience building and scaling cloud-native platforms and global engineering organizations across India, Southeast Asia, and Japan. I specialize in taking products and teams from 0 → scale, establishing India GCCs from incorporation through full operations, and delivering high-performance platforms serving millions of users. Career highlights: • Scaled engineering organizations from 0 → 60+ engineers across multiple countries • Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 65% through architecture and optimization • Built and launched EdTech and AdTech platforms serving 3M+ users • Established three India entities/GCCs from registration to full operational maturity • Led large-scale monolith → microservices transformations with zero downtime I remain hands-on in architecture and platform strategy while operating at executive leadership level across P&L, governance, and cross-border stakeholder management. Core focus areas: • Engineering Leadership & Org Scaling • GCC / India Site Setup • Cloud-Native & Distributed Systems • Platform Architecture • AI-enabled Learning Platforms • Digital Transformation I am open to connecting with leaders building high-scale platforms, establishing India GCCs, or transforming engineering organizations.

Experience

Esuhai co., ltd.

CTO

Jun 2025 – Feb 2026 · 8 mos · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Hybrid

Established and scaled the India subsidiary for a Japanese EdTech parent, building a cross-border engineering organization delivering a next-generation Japanese language learning platform for the Vietnam market.
Key contributions:
1. Built and led a 16-member distributed engineering team across India and Southeast Asia
2. Delivered a cloud-native LMS platform within 6 months, enabling rapid digital transformation of legacy offline training operations
3. Architecture scalable micro-services platform supporting live classes, AI pronunciation assessment, and personalized learning
4. Implemented AI-driven pronunciation scoring using Azure Speech, LLM integration, Vector DB, and RAG architecture
5. Established India entity operations including GST, PF/ESI, TDS compliance, banking, and FEMA-compliant remittance
6. Introduced engineering governance, CI/CD, release management, and cross-border delivery model
Partnered with business stakeholders across Japan, India, and Vietnam to align product and platform strategy
Tech: Node.js, Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, Azure, Vector DB, Zoom SDK, Bitrix ERP

Node.jsKafkaMongoDBRedisAzureVector DB+4

Nativex edtech

Co-Founder & CTO

Apr 2023 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru · Hybrid

NativeX is an online English learning platform tailored for working professionals in Vietnam, offering structured language programs and lessons from international educators to effectively enhance proficiency.
Key Contributions:
1. Co-founded and architected the technology platform for NativeX, leading it from concept to market launch and seed-stage scale
2. Secured $2.5M in seed funding to build and scale the English learning platform (as featured in TechInAsia)
3. Built and led a 15-member full stack engineering team (backend, mobile, DevOps) across India and Vietnam
4. Designed and delivered a cloud-native, scalable live learning platform on Google Cloud supporting real-time classes and user interactions
5. Integrated data-driven workflows and LeadSquared CRM to automate lead management and optimize enrollment funnel
6. Launched features to enhance learner experience, including adaptive study paths, live class scheduling, and performance analytics
7. Drove product to 5,000+ active learners, establishing strong market entry and positioning in Vietnam
8. Implemented strong engineering processes, governance, and CI/CD to support rapid iteration and stable releases
Tech Stack: GCP, Microservices, Kubernetes, REST APIs, Firebase, Mobile Apps, Live Class Infrastructure, LeadSquared

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Topica edtech group

2 roles

VP of Technology

Feb 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Head Of Technology

Apr 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

#Topica(EOR with Skuad)
Led group-level technology transformation for Southeast Asia’s leading online education provider, managing large distributed teams and modernizing platform architecture at scale.
Key contributions:
1. Led 60+ engineers across India and Vietnam supporting a 3M-user education ecosystem
2. Unified three business units onto a single scalable platform with standardized governance
3. Reduced infrastructure costs by 65% through cloud optimization and FinOps initiatives
4. Led large-scale monolith to microservices migration with zero downtime
5. Improved platform reliability from 95% to 99.5%
6. Standardized engineering practices across Vietnam and Thailand markets
7. Partnered with product, business, and regional leadership on long-term platform strategy

Goenglishx

Managing Director

Jun 2020 – Feb 2026 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru · Hybrid

1. Led India entity operations, building and scaling a high-performing cross-functional engineering organization to drive product innovation and technical excellence
2. Ensured full compliance with local employment, tax, and statutory regulations, establishing a stable and governance-aligned operating environment
3. Built and matured a strong technical team aligned with business and product strategy, enabling scalable and high-quality software delivery

Brand networks

Director Of Engineering

Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 · 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Built and scaled the India engineering center for a global AdTech company, establishing delivery excellence and modernizing data infrastructure.
Key contributions:
1. Built India engineering team from 0 to 20 engineers in 6 months
2. Established hiring pipeline, onboarding model, and US–India collaboration framework
3. Led modernization of IRIS ad management platform
4. Migrated data infrastructure to Apache NiFi and Elasticsearch achieving 10x processing speed improvement
5. Mentored tech leads and established engineering development process

Looksmart

Managing Director

Aug 2013 – May 2019 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Gurugram

Progressed from Senior Engineer to Managing Director, leading full India operations and engineering delivery for global advertising platforms.
Key contributions:
1. Established and operated India entity including compliance, hiring, and operational governance
2. Led 15-person cross-functional team across engineering, operations, and support
3. Built unified advertising platform consolidating search and social channels
4. Optimized Elasticsearch infrastructure reducing storage costs by 60% while achieving sub-500ms query latency
5. Strengthened India–US delivery model and platform development

Syncapse

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

Developed Data-platform for search/social channels in Java/Spring/HBase and integrated Google-Ads,Bing-Ads, Facebook-Ads.
Developed Data-application layer for product application with threshold of 500ms response query limit.

Clickable

Software Development Engineer

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

Developed Data-pipeline platform to integrate many search channels and stored in relational databases.

Satyam computer service ltd.

Intern

May 2007 – Jul 2007 · 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Developed a mathematical model based on Markov chain to calculate risk factor for Transaction Based Risk Management/Bad Debt Solution in Telecom Services using user's transaction data.