Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• AI powered Omnichannel Inbox for Sales Teams.

Jul 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

• During my tenure as Co-founder and CTO at Wareport, a pioneering logistics company, we introduced flexible and on-demand warehousing to the market, disrupting traditional warehousing practices. I led the technology strategy from the ground up, focusing on assembling a talented team and forming strategic partnerships with leading tech companies. I crafted the product roadmap, aligning it closely with our near-term business objectives and spearheaded collaborations with vendors to negotiate favorable rates and offerings. My role also involved engaging with customers to deeply understand their needs and navigating the PropTech landscape by exploring relevant incubators and accelerators.
• Under my leadership, Wareport achieved significant recognition, winning the Maharashtra State Innovation Society's Startup Week 2020 in the SmartInfra category. Additionally, our innovative approach was recognized on a global scale when we reached the final stage of interviews at Y Combinator in 2019, where we were interviewed twice on same night.
• In a dynamic B2B supply chain sector, I ensured that our technology and product offerings were not only robust but also at the forefront of cutting-edge innovations, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Oct 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Mumsmile was designed to provide pregnant women with a platform to discover events, sessions, and workshops, organized both by Mumsmile and independent event companies. The core mission was to enrich the pregnancy experience, ensuring mothers have access to the resources needed for a healthy delivery without complications. Additionally, Mumsmile featured a network of gynecologists and consultants, making it easy for users to contact healthcare professionals and schedule appointments. Women could track routine visits, invite their gynecologists to the platform, and receive reminders about upcoming appointments. The platform also assisted mothers in booking operation theaters for first-class delivery treatment, enhancing their childbirth experience.
• To further support the pregnancy journey, a separate app was provided to their husbands, allowing them to be an integral part of the experience and celebrate parenthood together. Additional gamified features included logging water intake, tracking step count, monitoring both maternal and baby's weight, a BMI calculator, and recording baby kicks.
• In my role as a Tech Consultant, I dedicated my expertise to architecting this innovative product, selecting optimal tech stacks, and overseeing the deployments. My responsibilities included recommending the most effective use cases and managing the product backlog to align with strategic business goals. I was pivotal in ensuring that the development teams maintained high standards of quality and productivity. By providing guidance and oversight, I helped streamline development processes and enhance output, effectively leading product from conception through to successful implementation. My approach combined technical acumen with a strategic perspective, ensuring that all technical solutions not only met immediate requirements but also supported long-term business objectives.

Jun 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Truso stands for "truly social." It was conceptualized to provide authentic content to social media users. Truso aims to steer users away from clickbait articles, offering them meaningful and valuable content that enriches their time spent online.
• At Truso, I led the technology team from its inception, working closely with the founders to shape the technical and strategic direction of the platform. My responsibilities included assembling and leading a skilled tech team, defining the technology stack, and contributing to the product positioning strategy. I played a key role in scaling the product to handle millions of views, ensuring robust performance and user satisfaction. Under my technical leadership, we focused on delivering authentic content that adds real value to our users' social media experience, steering them away from the prevalent clickbait culture.

Jul 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Sporical introduced a mobile-first, innovative social network tailored for sports enthusiasts. This platform was designed to facilitate connections between individuals or teams by utilizing filters such as skill level, expertise, and more. Sporical goes beyond just matching sports partners; it also assists users in locating venues, grounds, and facilities for their games. Additionally, the app offers scoreboard recording features for over 30 different sports, enhancing the overall play experience.
• In my capacity as a Tech Lead, I handled the team of 12 developers including backend, frontend & UI/UX design. I applied my expertise to the architectural design of innovative products, choosing the best technology stacks, and managing the deployment processes. My role involved strategically recommending effective use cases and managing the product backlog to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. I played a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality and productivity among development teams. Through proactive guidance and robust oversight, I streamlined the development processes and boosted overall output, leading projects from initial concept to successful implementation. My approach merged deep technical knowledge with a strategic outlook, ensuring that all technical solutions not only satisfied immediate needs but also supported long-term business goals.

Jun 2016 – Aug 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

• I founded EffCode Technologies with the mission to create a 'company with difference'—developing products using cutting-edge technologies, delivering the highest customer satisfaction, and solving real-world problems efficiently and with great value. Starting with just three interns, I expanded our team to 30 employees before the pandemic, guiding the company through a journey akin to a rollercoaster ride.
• As a hands-on leader, I embraced multiple roles—from maintaining office hygiene to defining the strategic product positioning. My responsibilities encompassed team building, hiring the right talent, fostering partnerships and collaborations, and architecting products. I played a crucial role in client communications, pre-sales, sales, customer support, and managing finances, as well as forming strategic alliances.
• During my time at EffCode, we developed three products:
• eduKnox: A SaaS offering for colleges to communicate & collaborate well. Slack for Classrooms.
• Appfied: A platform showcasing app collections. A Playstore with social tweak.
• Sobot: Quick commerce solution over WhatsApp chatbots.
• Our proficiency in product development allowed us to secure projects in web and mobile application development, blockchain, and computer vision. Additionally, I collaborated with many startups from community, such as Traffic Sahayak—a mobile app rewarding citizens for reporting traffic violations, Truso—a social network for serious content consumers, and Sporcial—a network connecting sports enthusiasts.
• eduKnox introduced me to the SaaS early in my career. This experience was pivotal in shaping my subsequent 7 years in technology, during which I evolved into a SaaS leader, adept at navigating and innovating within the SaaS landscape, mastering various platforms, tools, and integrations. This role offered me invaluable insights into the dynamics of starting, scaling, and making a significant impact through a startup, enriching both my personal and professional growth.

Sep 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune · On-site

• In my first full-time role, I embarked on an 21-month journey that began as a Solution Architect and culminated as the Head of Software Development. Starting in a compact team of four, I spearheaded its expansion to a dynamic group of 32 professionals, personally overseeing the hiring process to ensure a blend of talent and expertise. Under my leadership, we embraced a Cloud-first approach, deploying RESTful services with Python Django, and implemented MVC architecture using PHP. We advanced our mobile capabilities through Android app development and enhanced our web presence with Progressive Web Apps.
• I championed Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, significantly improving our QA strategies, which propelled the productivity and efficiency of development cycles. My tenure was marked by rigorous adherence to Agile project management principles, facilitating nimble responses to market demands and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• My role extended beyond technical leadership to encompass customer requirement analysis and the creation of detailed business requirement documentation, ensuring all project deliverables met the precise needs of our clients. I facilitated cross-departmental communications, bridging gaps and aligning objectives across the company.
• I also initiated several employee welfare programs that significantly boosted team motivation and productivity. My direct oversight of three major products and five key projects ensured their successful execution and delivery.
• My commitment to leadership excellence and product management was recognized when I received the 'Employee of the Year' award. I played a pivotal role in customer interactions, focusing on building sustainable customer relationships and retention strategies that reinforced business growth and stability.

Mar 2015 – Aug 2015 · 5 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

• During my internship, I engaged in the development of a Mobility Project, gaining substantial exposure to Python and Django. I contributed to building robust web applications by leveraging Django’s powerful framework, which honed my backend programming skills and deepened my understanding of web technologies. This role provided me with a solid foundation in Python, enabling me to develop and debug complex software solutions effectively. My participation in this project was a significant step in my journey toward becoming a proficient software developer, equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to innovative mobility solutions.