Ashish Gohel

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in architecting cloud-native fintech solutions.
  • Proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong focus on compliance and regulatory standards.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong engineering leadership and product development skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementProduct EngineeringCloud-native ApplicationsIntegration TestingCloud ComputingWeb DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical RequirementsTechnical LeadershipProject Planning

Other Skills

ActiveMQAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Apache KafkaBeatsBig DataCoaching & MentoringCore JavaData ModelingDockerElastic Stack (ELK)ElasticSearchEngineering LeadershipHibernateJ2EE Application Development

About

I'm a passionate engineering leader with a journey that spans from hands-on coding to architecting cloud-native fintech solutions. Over the years, I've built and scaled innovative, multi-tenant platforms and integration engines that not only meet market needs but also comply with rigorous regulatory standards (think SAMA and ZATCA). My early days as a developer taught me that great technology begins with clean, robust code—and that belief still fuels my involvement in design reviews, PRs, and day-to-day development, even as I lead high-performing teams. Key highlights of my career include: - End-to-End Product Leadership: Launching breakthrough products at Wio Bank and now spearheading transformative initiatives at Alraedah. I’ve taken ideas from concept to market, always ensuring that our solutions are both innovative and secure. - Strategic Vision with Hands-On Execution: I combine strategic roadmap planning with active technical participation. From architectural design to hands-on coding and detailed PR reviews, I stay involved at every level to maintain quality and drive continuous improvement. - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship: I thrive on working with diverse teams—bridging engineering, product, compliance, and business—to create solutions that resonate in a competitive market. Empowering teams through clear vision, agile practices, and ongoing mentorship is at the core of my leadership style. My ambition is to keep pushing the boundaries of fintech innovation while fostering environments where creativity and operational excellence go hand in hand. If you're interested in how technology can transform financial services or want to exchange insights on building scalable, compliant systems, let’s connect.

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

الرائــــــدة | alraedah

Head of Engineering

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Architect and develop scalable, multi-tenant platforms for fintech and enterprise applications, including e-invoicing, lending solutions, and secure data integration engines.
  • Stay hands-on with coding, conducting design reviews, and ensuring best practices in software engineering.
  • Perform in-depth PR reviews to maintain high code quality, optimize system performance, and mentor engineers on clean, efficient coding practices.
  • Define technical strategies for microservices, cloud-native architectures, and high-availability systems.
  • Define and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business goals, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with product, business, and engineering teams to set priorities and drive innovation.
  • Lead technical decision-making, balancing speed, cost, and maintainability to deliver high-impact solutions.
  • Oversee end-to-end project management from conception to deployment, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Lead the development of innovative solutions such as the Fabric integration engine, mobile LMS applications, and lending platforms tailored for both B2C and B2B markets.
  • Integrate solutions with various external systems, including POS terminals and regulatory bodies like ZATCA, SIMAH, WATHQ, NAFAES, and many more.
  • Mentor and nurture a high-performing engineering team, establishing clear OKRs and KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships with executive stakeholders (Exco), ensuring transparent communication of project goals, progress, and strategic outcomes.
  • Collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and cybersecurity teams to navigate complex regulatory environments and mitigate risks.
  • Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulatory standards and guidelines, facilitating seamless interactions with governmental, semi-governmental, and private entities.
Engineering ManagementEngineering LeadershipProduct EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentStartup Development

Wio bank

Engineering Manager

Sep 2022Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Successfully led end-to-end development of products from "0 to 1" and "1 to n," including architecture design, business requirements, and user journeys.
  • Oversaw product management activities, including defining product vision, roadmap, and features, as well as conducting market research and competitor analysis.
  • Built and managed high-performing engineering teams, providing vision, milestones, and coaching to drive productivity and motivation.
  • Conducted regular 1-on-1 sessions with team members, charting their growth plans, and providing mentoring and guidance for career development.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders, including Exco team and other departments, defining roadmaps and rollout plans for multiple products.
  • Implemented best practices in agile methodologies, code review, and quality assurance for improved product quality and development efficiency.
  • Proactively addressed technical challenges, risks, and dependencies, ensuring smooth execution of initiatives.
  • Managed complete software development projects, overseeing project planning, resource allocation, and budgeting,
  • resulting in successful project deliveries within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Functional strength towards Mambu API integration and implementation to facilitate core banking operations
  • Created Lending Platform and products which are compliant to CBUAE regulation and implemented features to do realtime UAEFTS , AECB, Bank statement Analysis and Credit Analysis while allowing manual underwriting.
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Klarna

Senior Engineer

Dec 2021Jul 2022 · 7 mos · Berlin, Germany

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Citi

Manager

Aug 2018Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

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Crisil limited

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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Ceb

Java Developer

Apr 2014Apr 2016 · 2 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Ubisoft

2 roles

Junior QA Test Engineer

Oct 2013Apr 2014 · 6 mos

Trainee QA test Engineer

Apr 2013Oct 2013 · 6 mos

Education

Maharashtra Institute of Technology

M.E — IT

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Information Technology

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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