Vikram Rao

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years of experience in engineering leadership.
Expert in operationalizing production AI systems.
Proven track record in team building and modernization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Healthcare architect with extensive experience in cloud and AI systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ArchitectureTeam LeadershipSolution ArchitectureTeam BuildingProject DeliveryMicroservicesSoftware DevelopmentAutomation

Other Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)GolangKafkaAWSGCPRorPostgreSQLSpring BootAngularJSJavajameleonBashProject ManagementCost ControlAgile Project Management

About

Engineering leader and architect with 15+ years of experience owning platform and AI systems that scale across enterprise and high-growth environments. Accountable for operationalizing production AI systems, integrating LLMs with ownership across reliability, cost, security, and observability. I treat AI as infrastructure, enabling teams to ship safely at scale. I lead platform modernization, cloud migration, and multi-tenant architectures, define AI operating standards, and partner with CTOs and business leaders to make disciplined technology trade-offs. I build engineering organizations and leadership pipelines that improve delivery reliability and long-term leverage.

Experience

14 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 5 mos

Current Experience

Start- up

Architect

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Porter

Senior Principal Engineer

Apr 2024 – Dec 2024 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

I spearheaded the transformation of Porter’s engineering capabilities, achieving significant advancements in our technology infrastructure.
Led the modernization of Onboarding, Payments, and Back-Office systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Collaborated closely with the Group CTO to align technology strategies with business goals.
Developed skills in cloud architecture, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Cloud ArchitectureTeam Leadership

Thoughtworks

3 roles

Technology Leader

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Apr 2024 · 6 yrs

Architected multi-tenant, cloud-agnostic platforms using Golang, Kafka, and AWS/GCP for global deployments.
Directed modernization efforts transitioning from SOA to microservices, enhancing scalability and reducing time-to-market.
Built and scaled teams from zero to over 60, mentoring 12+ developers into leadership roles.
Advised Global In-House Centres on presales and delivery models, shaping hiring standards and capabilities.
Hiring the team for the client in DUBAI

Team BuildingSolution Architecture

Technical Lead

Jul 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Led a team of 30 in developing a Budget and Forecast tool for a major US Retail Firm, enhancing forecasting accuracy.
Designed comprehensive solutions for data ingestion, architecture, and deployment, collaborating with retail directors across multiple verticals.
Spearheaded mentorship programs for aspiring tech leaders, fostering growth through initiatives like Vapasi and STEP.

RorPostgreSQLProject DeliveryTeam Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Acted as Tech Lead for rewriting Pharmacy Services, transitioning from SOAP to microservices for enhanced web channel support.
Oversaw data migration to multi-instance databases, improving scalability and performance across retail stores.
Developed a central loyalty dashboard using micro-frontends, streamlining user experience across multiple retail banners.

Spring BootAngularJSMicroservicesSoftware Development

Amdocs

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2011 – Jul 2012 · 1 yr · On-site

Spearheaded the development of Service Manager products, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.
Achieved a 30% reduction in deployment time by improving automation and testing processes.
Ensured OSSJ compliance for all product APIs, upholding high security and performance standards through SOA architecture.

Spring BootJavaSoftware DevelopmentAutomation

Software Engineer

Nov 2009 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

Developed the Discovery Engine enhancing product journeys, workflows and operational efficiency.
Improved automation and testing processes, leading to a 30% reduction in deployment time.
Optimized product installation mechanisms across various Unix-based operating systems, increasing compatibility and user satisfaction.

jameleonBash