Feb 2024 – Apr 2024 · 2 mos · Remote

• Spearheaded strategic technology decisions for an early-stage Climate Tech startup, aligning technical vision with business goals.
• Conducted brand analysis, recommending a name change that saved $10,000 in registration and marketing costs.
• Optimized infrastructure by implementing efficient hosting and domain services, reducing monthly expenses by 50% and ensuring scalability for future growth.

Mar 2018 – Jun 2024 · 6 yrs 3 mos

• I founded and ran a custom software services company focused on delivering web applications for international clients. I was directly responsible for estimation, delivery, quality, and client trust across all projects.
• This role wasn’t advisory - I owned outcomes end-to-end.
• Key responsibilities and impact:
• Led end-to-end delivery for 100+ custom web application projects, taking ownership from estimation and architecture through execution and final delivery
• Translated business requirements into clear technical scope, timelines, and delivery plans
• Designed and owned system architecture for complex, production-grade systems, including large-scale industrial deployments with multiple live integrations
• Built and led engineering teams, setting delivery processes, quality standards, and review mechanisms to ensure predictable execution
• Reduced delivery cycle times by introducing structured refinement and execution rhythms, improving overall delivery efficiency
• Took ownership of technical debt management and refactoring initiatives to unblock feature development and maintain long-term system quality
• Led performance optimization efforts across multiple products, improving system responsiveness, stability, and user experience
• Mentored and ramped up junior engineers into reliable contributors through clear feedback loops and ownership-driven execution
• Operating this agency taught me firsthand how delivery failures impact reputation and how strong technical ownership enables safe, scalable growth.
• This experience is the foundation of how I now work as a Fractional CTO and delivery owner for service-based software businesses.

Dec 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Built CMSS, a Real Estate ERP to help businesses manage material, manpower, and money.
• As a solopreneur, I handled everything - requirement gathering, development, testing, customer demos, and outreach.
• Despite not achieving market success, the experience deepened my understanding of MVP development, product-market fit, and business challenges.

May 2016 – Nov 2016 · 6 mos · Udaipur

• This role was particularly challenging as I had no prior knowledge of Java. Despite this, I was tasked with running the system from scratch. My role involved not only understanding and implementing the complex architecture of the Smart Electric Metering Software but also help in diagnosing the root cause of the malfunctioning meters. This experience significantly enhanced my problem-solving skills and deepened my understanding of Java. Despite the steep learning curve, I successfully completed the project within the stipulated timeline of 6 months.

Oct 2015 – Apr 2016 · 6 mos · Pune

• Award-Winning Contribution: Played a key role in a project that won the Gamification World Award for Best Technological Development, showcasing our team's innovation and excellence in gamification solutions.
• Multi-Tenant Platform Development: Focused on creating a scalable and efficient web interface for a multi-tenant Loyalty and Rewards program platform.
• REST API Design and Development: Designed and developed REST APIs critical for the functionality and scalability of the eMee Rule Engine.
• Full Lifecycle Involvement: Engaged in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from concept and system design to deployment and testing.
• Skill Enhancement: Enhanced full-stack .NET development skills, particularly in building high-caliber, multi-tenant software products in the field of gamification.

Aug 2013 – Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune

• Role and Focus: .NET Developer at a major US Telecom Giant, primarily enhancing the efficiency of the order fulfillment process.
• Project Involvement: Led development and testing of the end-to-end order provisioning flow, focusing on seamless integration and functionality.
• Automation and Error Handling: Automated activities using Total Agility tool, encompassing manual tasks and robust error handling for data issues.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Actively involved in coding and debugging applications, participating in all phases from requirement gathering to deployment.
• Client Interaction: Regularly followed up with clients to resolve issues, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions within set timelines.
• Skill Enhancement: Enhanced technical skills in .NET development, and gained significant experience in client interaction and project management.