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Harshit Anand

VP of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led large-scale engineering initiatives at top companies.
  • Achieved 4x scalability increase and 50% cost optimization.
  • Pioneered blockchain solutions for Web3 adoption.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and E-commerce engineering leader with expertise in scalable architectures and blockchain technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

MicroservicesAi/mlTeam Management

Other Skills

AI AgentsAI Workflow AutomationAWSAirflowAlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSApacheArtificial Intelligence (AI)Back-End Web DevelopmentBashBlenderBootstrapBusiness Relationship ManagementC

About

Innovative Engineering Leader | Web2 & Web3 Specialist | Driving Scalable Solutions and Business Impact With over a decade of experience spanning Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, I am a dynamic and versatile engineering leader passionate about building cutting-edge platforms that drive business transformation. My journey has been marked by leading global teams (EU, US, India), delivering scalable architectures, and driving measurable impact in e-commerce, blockchain, and SaaS industries. Key Highlights: Web2 Expertise: Spearheaded large-scale engineering initiatives in organizations like Shein, Zivame, and Byju’s. Delivered scalable solutions, including microservices architectures, real-time personalization platforms, and secure cloud infrastructure. Achievements include: 4x scalability increase and 50% cost optimization through infrastructure modernization. Enhanced customer retention and satisfaction with innovations like instant refund systems and tech aggregator integrations. Web3 Visionary: Transitioned seamlessly into blockchain technologies, contributing to transformative projects like Shibarium Layer 2, decentralized staking solutions, and NFT-based ecosystems. Delivered secure and high-performance solutions, including: Building cross-chain bridges, tokenomics frameworks, and smart contract auditing. Enabling seamless Web2 to Web3 migrations for decentralized platform adoption. Leadership & Impact: Led and nurtured engineering teams of 35+ members, including managers, architects, and developers, fostering collaboration and innovation across geographies. Delivered high-stakes projects aligned with business goals, improving customer experience and driving revenue growth. Recognized for excellence in security, scalability, and operational efficiency, receiving industry accolades like the Best in Cloud Infrastructure Security (E-Commerce) award. Technical Expertise: Proficient in a wide range of technologies, including Java, Node.js, Go, Python, Solidity, AWS, Kubernetes, and blockchain protocols like Ethereum, Polygon, and Shibarium. Skilled at blending Web2 best practices with Web3 innovations to deliver futuristic, scalable solutions. I thrive on solving complex challenges, mentoring teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver transformational outcomes. Whether driving engineering roadmaps for global brands or pioneering blockchain solutions, I bring a proven track record of success in fast-paced environments. Let’s shape the future together!

Experience

10 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Shein

Senior Engineering Manager

May 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Scaled backend infrastructure 4x by introducing predictive traffic modeling and dynamic
  • auto-scaling policies, resulting in 50% cost optimization while ensuring reliability and
  • seamless performance at scale.
  • Built and led deployment of an agentic AI voice platformautomating inbound/outbound
  • calling, data gathering, ticket creation, and user profiling over MCP-
  • integrated databases.
  • Developed user profiling systems leveraging AI/ML to personalize communications and
  • drive retention with continuously updated behavioral insights.
  • Drove AI-enabled demand forecasting, stock placement, and dynamic pricing strategies to
  • optimize inventory, sales, and revenue.
  • Instituted AI-led product roadmaps by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, aligning technical capabilities with measurable business KPIs.
  • Architected and led the implementation of a real-time refund engine powered by ML-driven
  • scoring models, delivering a 10% reduction in support escalations and a 3% uplift in user
  • retention through faster, more intelligent customer resolution workflows
  • Designed and delivered modular, high-availability systemssupporting core commerce
  • functionalities—promotions, fraud detection, cart, dynamic pricing, order tracking, and
  • payment orchestration—scaling to support millions of concurrent users with high system
  • resilience.
  • Drove personalization strategyby designing and integrating collaborative filtering-based recommendation APIs using real-time behavioral signals, directly improving CTR and
  • session duration across high-intent customer journeys.
  • Python | Java | ExpressJs | NestJs | Spring Boot | Node.js | SLM | LLM | STT | TTS | VAD | AI Agents | AI Workflow Automation | Guardrails | Voice Ai | Web RTC | Langchain | Pinecone | Qdrant |
  • LiveKit | Ollama | Hugging Face | Elasticsearch | Redis | MySQL | MongoDB | Kafka | Docker |
  • Jenkins | AWS | GCP | Prometheus | Grafana | GenAI | Microservices | Distributed Systems | CI/CD
PythonJavaExpressJsNestJsSpring BootNode.js+32

Cropbytes

Blockchain Architect - Freelance

Feb 2023Jun 2023 · 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Zivame

Senior Engineering Manager

May 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Managing the core platform vertical team for the organization, which directly relates to 3 core business areas.
  • Overseeing, mentoring, and leading a team of over 20+ engineers along with Engineering Managers, QAs, Architects, and Leads. Cultivated a collaborative environment fostering innovation and efficient delivery across diverse tech functions.
  • Spearheaded the Engineering deliverables for Zivame and collaborated closely with the CTPO to translate the product vision into clear technical requirements and roadmaps.
  • Worked with business leadership to ensure the engineering solution aligned with business goals, such as increased conversion rates, reduced CS escalations, and improved user experience.
  • Led a comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiative for Zivame, including re-designing critical modules for enhanced scalability and stability. This resulted in a 4x increase in scale while optimizing infrastructure costs by 50%.
  • Led the design and implementation of a robust and scalable architecture to support Zivame's diverse business models, including D2C, 1st Party Marketplace, and 3rd Party Marketplace.
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive security initiative that elevated Zivame's cloud infrastructure security posture, culminating in recognition as a top performer by Quantic India. This achievement included the prestigious 'Best in Cloud Infrastructure Security (E-Commerce)' award in October 2023.
  • Spearheaded Zivame v3, a dynamic, user-customizable frontend leveraging LED (Likely Leveraging Existing Data) for real-time personalization, marketing integrations, and brand campaigns. Owned engineering & delivery, ensuring scalability & timely execution.
  • Java | Spring Boot | Go | Python | NodeJs | MySQL | MongoDB | Redis | Solr | ELK | Waypoint | Vault | Nomad | AWS | Docker | Jenkins | Microservices | Airflow
JavaSpring BootGoPythonNodeJsMySQL+13

Scaler academy

Career Coach & Mentor

Jun 2020Jul 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Spacejoy

Principal Software Engineer

Jan 2020May 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Developing & Managing backend systems, microservices & distributed multi-cloud infra.
  • Mentored a 13-member engineering team which includes UI/UX, FE, Unity & Backend.
  • Enabled multi-cloud infra scaling & code deployments
  • Created systems for managing 3D designs with revision & subscription plans.
  • Owned the complete E-commerce and Design verticle from system design, Implementation & infra perspective
  • Developed an aggregated retailer marketplace by providing an overall E-commerce experience that increased customer retention, and revenue impacting AOV for business.
  • Wrote a distributed scraper service for close to 30 Retailers in order to gather the latest product info & availability.
  • Worked on the render farm creation which is an internal scalable renderer for 3D designs. Optimized with AWS batch jobs which in turn handles on-spot infra & expands as per need.
  • Implemented a Search microservice for users to easily search design inspirations, and products.
  • Worked closely with founders & stakeholders to bridge the gap between product & tech, thus managing sprints & agile boards.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)ElasticsearchNomadMongoDBMicroarchitectureJenkins+13

Byju's (think & learn pvt. ltd.)

Lead Software Engineer

Jul 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Worked as a Lead Backend Dev for BYJUS web & order management team, therefore responsible for managing a team of close to 14 engineers.
  • Handled the entire DevOps & AWS Infra for both the teams, thus ended up managing the entire deployment process, CI/CD, release projections, etc.
  • Revamped entire OMS backend Infra in order to transform it to microservices along with serverless/lambda services for handling triggers, periodic data optimizations & transformations.
  • Implemented SSO (Single SignIn) for 5 separate web apps with AWS-Cognito API, thus creating User Polls & Federated Identities in order to make user identification available across apps.
  • Improvised loan-based payment purchase of byjus products by integrating with multiple vendors, in the process worked closely with multiple fintech partners like ZestMoney, EzCred, Avanse, IIFL, etc.
  • Worked with stich apps & AWS batch jobs in the process of optimizing recursive crons and heavy data transactions on DB.
  • Used micro containers aka unikernels to scale microservices Infra to hit close to 10000 concurrent requests per second.

Rizort

Senior Software Engineer

Dec 2017Jul 2018 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Part of an early stage engineering team of 6 devs at Rizort, was responsible for creating & handling Backend Infra, API's.
  • Built backend API infra using DRF & Express along with MySQL as a primary dataStore.
  • Worked as a devops guy for the team in the process worked extensively with AWS to manage
  • deployments.
  • Designed various core modules for rizort backend like Itinerary, Booking, Payment, Notifications & OTA Integrations for live rates.
  • Created modules for handling business rules & benefits aka privlEdges/Inclusions provided by rizort.
  • Built rizort business admin to handle multiple use cases of creating, optimising & maintaining(CMS & IMS).
  • Python | NodeJs | MySQL | Loopback | DRF | JavaScript | Nginx | AWS | Serverless | AngularJs | Shipit | Ansible | Docker | ES6 | Jira
NginxReact.jsAmazon Web Services (AWS)JavaScriptExpress.jsMongoDB+15

Rentomojo

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Handled servers using Loopback ORM and Postgres DBMS.
  • Real-time logs monitoring using logging service ELK and collectd for system logs.
  • Worked on serverless architecture code using AWS Lambda to handle multiple triggers through AWS S3 & Kinesis.
  • Integrated Locus (a logistics management platform) to our system to monitor intra-city logistics for Scheduled and On-Demand deliveries.
  • Reduced congestion for CX through IVR integration where Inbound & Outbound calls to be managed through Ozonetel.
  • Handled backend architecture wrote APIs to be consumed by frontend/mobile devs, also web based admin panel for managing Products and Customers.
  • Node.js | StrongLoop | Docker | AWS Lambda | Consul | Machine Learning | Apache-Spark | MLlib | Mongo | Elasticsearch | logstash | kibana | Collectd | Angular | EBS | Codeship | Jira

Srvs, inc.

Software Engineer

Dec 2015Nov 2016 · 11 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Joined Srvs in early stage as a Backend Developer.
  • Part of a distributed team spread across 6 time zones.
  • Wrote services like auto email triggers, job approval, notification services.
  • Developed complete backend architecture wrote APIs to be consumed by frontend/mobile devs.
  • Setted up logging service ELK and collectd for system logs.
  • Handled web based admin panel for managing Jobs and Businesses.
  • Node.js | Hapi | Mongo | Elasticsearch | logstash | kibana | Collectd | Angular | EBS | Codeship | Jira

Livquik

Product Engineer

Jun 2015Dec 2015 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Designed and managed complete QuikWallet product.
  • Worked over APIs to be consumed by frontend/mobile platforms, includes search, mobile operator search.
  • Scaled server from monolith to microservices in the process worked extensively on Dockers.
  • Revamped QuikWallet's web app for its 5k users and outlets to perpetrate massive transactions on platform.
  • Developed admin panel for merchants and outlets to manage their transactions and offers.
  • Node.js | Express | CoffeeScript | MongoDB | Redis | NATS | Docker | Backbone.js | RequireJs | Jira

Algoscale

Freelance Software Engineer

Apr 2015May 2015 · 1 mo · Ghāziābād Area, India

  • Developed an e-commerce market place of medical products.
  • Wrote APIs to serve data to web based Django app.
  • Worked closely with co-founder and founding engineers to build the product.
  • Python | Django | Git | Flask | Elasticsearch | MongoDB | Handlebars | Magento | Asana

Thinqbot

Internship

Nov 2014Dec 2014 · 1 mo · Bangalore,India

  • Developed APIs that keeps a track of hit counts along with time stamps used to identify nodes specifically.
  • Used Graphite for visualizing numeric time series data of system metrices.
  • Created a multi-threaded chat application in Python.
  • Worked over Unity 3D to visualize events when triggered from android applications.
  • Python | Django | DRF | Graphite | Collectd | IFTTT | Unity 3D | Socket Programming

Iit bhu

Summer Intern

Jun 2014Jul 2014 · 1 mo · Varanasi Area, India

  • Result declaration system using Shell script
  • Implemented shell scripts to display merit list for BHU examination using Zenity software.
  • Implementation of Basic C Compiler at IIT-BHU
  • Implemented the first two phases of compiler namely, lexical and syntax analysis.
  • Bash | Zenity | C | MySQL

Education

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Computer Science

Jan 2011Jan 2015

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