Feb 2017 – Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Berlin Metropolitan Area · On-site

• At Zalando, I worked on various projects to improve partner experiences, automate business processes, and streamline product lifecycles. Here is a summary of some of the critical projects I worked on:
• Merchant Offers:
• I was responsible for ensuring that our system was robust enough to handle high-traffic events like Black Friday by performing comprehensive load testing.
• I developed a scalable system based on APIs that allowed merchants to update their stock and prices on demand. This feature facilitated a more dynamic and responsive retail environment.
• Article Onboarding:
• I designed a system to visualise the Time to Online (TTO) for partner-sold products. This feature aimed to shorten the duration and accelerate the go-live process for new articles.
• Workflow Platform:
• I created a BPMN platform as a service that automated various processes within Zalando, including article onboarding, merchant onboarding, and role requests.
• I contributed to the backend development of the platform, ensuring a seamless and efficient automation experience.
• Developer Productivity:
• I improved developer tools by working on Zally, an open-source API linter created by Zalando.
• I initiated an open-source platform focused on API documentation, contributing to the broader developer community.
• Operational Excellence:
• I maintained high service standards by participating in on-call schedules to handle business incidents during off-hours.
• I authored postmortems for business-critical incidents, ensuring continuous learning and system improvement.
• Team Management:
• I managed team-level initiatives, including establishing processes such as sprint planning, board setup, team documentation, and regular meetings to foster a productive and organised team environment.
• Tools & Technologies: Scala, Http4s, PostgreSQL, Doobie, Kubernetes, Nakadi, Gatling, Nodejs, React, Java Spring, BPMN, Camunda, Hexo.

Sep 2016 – Jan 2017 · 4 mos · India · Remote

• As a Freelance Consultant at MyBliss Inc., I worked on innovative projects that used social media data to create platforms for personal well-being applications. The projects I worked on included:
• Social Sentiment Analysis Platform: I created an intelligent system that monitors various social media feeds to extract sentiments and emotions to derive meaningful insights. This platform analysed public opinion and mood trends, such as those relevant to the US elections.
• Chat Assistant Backend Development: I helped design the initial infrastructure for a chat assistant application that promotes individual happiness and well-being. This chatbot was designed to engage users in conversations to enhance their mental health.
• Throughout these projects, I used various technologies, including PHP, NodeJs, MQTT, IBM Bluemix, and MySQL, to build scalable and robust solutions.
• Overall, my contributions to MyBliss Inc. involved technical development and the application of innovative approaches to harness technology for social good and personal health.

Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• As a co-founder of PayMonk, I played a key role in shaping the company’s vision and delivering a seamless digital payment solution. My contributions spanned UX design, web platform implementation, and business strategy development. Key highlights include:
• Designed an intuitive user experience (UX) to simplify digital payments, ensuring a user-friendly interface for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Led the implementation of the web platform, incorporating advanced features such as split payments and third-party wallet integrations (Paytm, Ola Money, Mobikwik, PayU Money).
• Developed the business plan that secured our first round of funding and helped us acquire our initial customers.
• Built the platform using cutting-edge technologies, including Java (Spring), Java Server Pages (JSP), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• This role allowed me to combine my technical expertise with strategic thinking to create a product that addressed real-world payment challenges effectively.

Sep 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• During OYO Rooms' early days, I joined the team as the fourth engineer when only 18 hotels in Gurgaon were managed through a call centre and Excel sheets. In my first week, I launched OYO's inaugural website, and over the next 1.6 years, I played a crucial role in the company's technological transformation. My contributions included:
• Website Development: I designed and implemented the first version of the OYO Rooms website using Ruby on Rails, which marked the company's first step into the digital space.
• Team Expansion: I created a robust hiring process that helped the engineering team grow from 4 to approximately 100 members, in line with the company's speedy expansion.
• Mobile/Desktop Architecture: I created a dynamic serving system for mobile and desktop websites with a strong focus on SEO, which improved OYO Rooms' online presence and discoverability.
• Google Analytics Optimization: I optimised Google Analytics to gain deeper insights into product life cycles by creating funnels, custom events, and e-commerce goals, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Custom Mapping Solutions: I built custom maps using Open Street Maps with Leaflet and created a cost-effective place search API using OSM and PostGIS.
• Engagement Apps: Built hotel management apps with MeteorJs and EmberJs, featuring dynamic pricing and booking tools.
• DevOps Initiatives:
• I created deployment pipelines on AWS to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of code changes.
• I moved the Ruby stack, including the Postgres database, from DigitalOcean to AWS with minimal downtime, improving the scalability and reliability of our infrastructure.
• I optimised our web services by integrating tools and services such as Akamai, ElasticSearch, Elastic Cache, RDS, and Cloudfront.
• Throughout my time at OYO Rooms, I used various technologies, significantly contributing to the foundational technology that supported OYO's rapid growth and success.

Dec 2013 – Sep 2014 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• At Zomato, my job was to improve the website and platform connecting restaurant owners with customers. During my time there, I accomplished several vital achievements:
• Restaurant Engagement Platform: I developed a self-service platform that allows restaurant owners to manage their listings, including menus, photos, reviews, and ratings. This platform improved engagement and satisfaction rates among our restaurant partners and their customers.
• Website Revamp: I led a major overhaul of the Zomato website, introducing a new front-end framework that improved modularity, maintainability, and scalability. I used my PHP, JavaScript, and CSS expertise to implement the refreshed design and advanced functionalities.
• Social Connections: I laid the foundation for integrating social connectivity within Zomato's ecosystem. This integration allowed users to sign in via social media accounts and share their dining experiences. It also facilitated the personalised discovery of new eateries based on user preferences and social networks.
• Website Optimisation: I redesigned critical website pages, such as individual restaurant listings, optimising them for desktop and mobile platforms. I ensured broad browser compatibility and applied SEO optimisation strategies to enhance the site's visibility and search engine rankings.
• My role at Zomato allowed me to flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. I consistently delivered superior products that exceeded the expectations of customers and business stakeholders alike. Using various tools and technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and SEO optimisation, I gained valuable experience and knowledge.

Jun 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

• I developed web applications for clients in diverse industries and platforms. Some of my notable projects are described below:
• SIMON: I created a web app for iPad that helped Verizon Wireless sales representatives interact with customers, manage orders, and track inventory. I used various tools, including JavaScript, jQuery, Backbone.js, Underscore.js, C#, and WCF.
• Rollins Pricing: I designed an iPad app for Boston Consultancy Group consultants to analyse and optimise pricing for their clients. I used JavaScript, AngularJS, jQuery, C#, WCF, and HTML5 Web SQL to develop the app's user interface and data management layer.
• Market Insights: I helped create a cross-platform app for Android and iOS that provided Transamerica customers with investment insights and recommendations. I designed interactive charts and graphs using JavaScript, jQuery, jQueryMobile, and jqPlot.
• Surfboard: I led the development of a dynamic news portal that curated content from various sources. I used JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP to create the app's front-end and backend components.
• StartMail: I contributed to developing a secure email service that prioritised encryption and anonymity. My work included developing the web interface and server-side logic using JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, and PHP.
• In addition to programming, I worked with business analysts and designers to ensure successful project outcomes. My work at Belzabar helped me gain proficiency in various tools and technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery-Mobile, Backbone.js, AngularJS, Underscore.js, PhoneGap, C#, and WCF.

May 2011 – Jul 2011 · 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• As an intern at Belzabar, I worked on two key projects that improved user experience and productivity.
• The first project was Firefox Add-ons, where I used JavaScript, jQuery, DOM, and XUL to create add-ons that improved popular email services like Gmail and Yahoo Mail. The add-ons had features such as encryption, attachment management, and quick replies designed to streamline the email experience.
• The second project was Show Me How, a web-based platform that used Google Web Toolkit. It allowed users to create interactive tutorials for various applications, from basic account setup to complex software utilisation and troubleshooting. I worked on developing front-end components and creating a user interface that was easy to navigate.
• Working on these projects helped me improve my technical skills with web technologies and taught me about collaborative software development. I learned to follow industry best practices while working with a team.