Jinal Dhruv — VP of Engineering

As an Engineer with 11+ years of experience, including 6 years in leadership, I specialize in building and scaling high-performing teams and distributed systems. At Joveo, I lead teams responsible for services that power millions of job advertisements, diverse APIs/SDKs, and search capabilities. We’ve successfully scaled systems to handle ~85M daily updates with p95 latencies of ~250ms, enabling 50x traffic growth while reducing operational costs by ~15%. Previously, I contributed to the end-to-end development of Oracle Fusion HCM Applications, delivering user-friendly interfaces on the Oracle Cloud (SaaS) platform. My approach is deeply rooted in algorithmic problem-solving and optimizing large-scale applications to meet real-world challenges. I am passionate about solving complex technical problems, enhancing system reliability, and driving cross-functional collaboration to align engineering efforts with business goals. My expertise spans distributed systems, microservices, cost optimization, and observability setups, enabling organizations to deliver impactful outcomes at scale with mindful usage of AI. When not immersed in technology, I enjoy mentoring, presenting, and finding innovative ways to transform education while inspiring individuals to prioritize humanity and collaboration. Music continues to inspire me to stay reformed, adjusted, and focused. Specialties: ♦ Experience in taking products from Concept to Production with Impact Awareness ♦ Distributed Systems Design and Optimization ♦ Microservices Architecture and Observability Setup ♦ Cost Optimization for Large-Scale Applications ♦ Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership ♦ Algorithmic Problem-Solving and Mentorship Skills: ♦ Programming & Frameworks: Java EE, Spring Boot, Oracle ADF. ♦ Databases: ScyllaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redis. ♦ Cloud Platforms & Tools: AWS Solutions (Batch, Lambda, S3, OpenSearch, MSK, EventBridge, SQS), Apache Kafka, Docker. ♦ Observability Tools: OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Datadog, Sentry, PagerDuty. ♦ Managerial: Team Leadership, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, OKRs, Hiring & Mentoring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on distributed systems and microservices architecture.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 12 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Distributed Systems Design And Optimization
Cross-functional Collaboration
Microservices Architecture

Career Highlights

Led teams managing millions of job advertisements.
Successfully migrated thousands of clients to microservices.
Passionate about enhancing system reliability and collaboration.

Work Experience

Joveo

Senior Engineering Manager (1 yr 5 mos)

Engineering Manager (2 yrs 11 mos)

Technical Lead (3 mos)

Oracle

Principal Applications Engineer (4 mos)

Project Leader (1 yr 9 mos)

Senior Applications Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)

Applications Engineer (2 yrs 6 mos)

Development Intern (11 mos)

Educational Initiatives

Freelancer as an Educational Specialist. (3 mos)

6Sense Technologies

Project Trainee (5 mos)

TeraBug

Quiz Master (1 yr 11 mos)

Education

Master's Degree at Nirma University

B.E. at Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

Higher Secondary Education (GHSEB) at Shree Ganesh Vidhyamandir

Jinal Dhruv

VP of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led teams managing millions of job advertisements.
Successfully migrated thousands of clients to microservices.
Passionate about enhancing system reliability and collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on distributed systems and microservices architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Distributed Systems Design And OptimizationCross-functional CollaborationMicroservices Architecture

Other Skills

Team LeadershipProject ManagementOKRsMentoringScalable Systems DesignData MigrationTransaction FrameworkPerformance OptimizationScalabilityDiagnostic TestsAudit APIsJavaADF FrameworkPerformance AnalysisSQL

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Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Joveo

3 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Engineering Manager

Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

♦ Domain : Programmatic Job Advertising
♦ Team Leadership: Leading teams responsible for managing backend services that handle the end-to-end flow of millions of job advertisements, from ingestion to distribution across publishers. Driving OKRs, mentoring, hiring, and fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.
♦ Scalable Systems: Designed and executed engineering solutions for diverse features and requirements.
♦ Initiatives : Led engineering and organization-wide initiatives such as Custom Archival Period, Dynamic Bucketing, Location Normalization, Self-Serve TechOps, Scaling Typeahead for larger clients, Dynamic SLAs, Node based expansions, Job Sponsorship Analytics, Project Clairvoyance and Lighthouse dashboards.
♦ Collaboration & Impact: Worked with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Design, SRE, and TechOps) to align engineering with business goals. Reduced bugs by ~30%, improving QA/UAT turnaround time and enabling faster product rollouts.
♦ Tech Migration : Devised and managed the automated data migration process for the dedicated JobCloud instance.

Team LeadershipProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationOKRsMentoringScalable Systems Design+2

Technical Lead

Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

♦ Domain : Programmatic Job Advertising
♦ Decomposed a monolithic architecture into microservices, assuming full responsibility for planning, execution, and successful delivery for the 'Jobs Management' pod.
♦ Efficiently migrated ∼5k clients to a new microservice architecture, minimizing disruptions. Devised and executed a comprehensive Migration Plan spanning three months, complemented by an automated way to monitor and assess progress.

Microservices ArchitectureData MigrationProject Management

Oracle

5 roles

Principal Applications Engineer

May 2021 – Sep 2021 · 4 mos

♦ Domain : Fusion HCM Development
♦ Enhanced the 'Transaction Framework', driving adoption across multiple HCM Cloud products and streamlining user interactions.
♦ POC for managing the PreMerge process and environment, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
♦ Core team member in addressing PSR(Performance, Scalability and Reliability) issues and requirements, delivering optimized solutions aligned with business needs.

Transaction FrameworkPerformance OptimizationScalabilityDistributed Systems Design and Optimization

Project Leader

Promoted

Jul 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

♦ Domain : Fusion HCM Development
♦ Design and Development of the 'Transaction Framework' to streamline the transactions across the Fusion HCM Cloud products, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
♦ Conceived and implemented Diagnostic Tests and Audit APIs, significantly reducing reliance on manual data fix scripts across HCM Cloud products.
♦ Mentored and onboarded new joiners by imparting process knowledge and product insights. Built and led a high-performing team of 8 members from its inception.
♦ Gained extensive exposure to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Distributed Caching, REST APIs, JMS, and Oracle BI Publisher (BIP).

Transaction FrameworkDiagnostic TestsAudit APIsDistributed Systems Design and Optimization

Senior Applications Engineer

Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

♦ Domain: Fusion HCM Development
♦ Contributed to the development and enhancement of functionalities within the ‘Person’ module of Global HR, focusing on improving user experience and system reliability.
♦ Gained expertise in design patterns, Java coding, debugging, performance analysis, and the ADF framework.
♦ Delivered high-quality solutions for Fusion Applications HCM Release 13, including ADFBC, customizations, page composer, and personalization features.
♦ Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (QA, Development, and Product Management) to ensure seamless delivery of robust and scalable features.

JavaADF FrameworkPerformance AnalysisDistributed Systems Design and Optimization

Applications Engineer

Jun 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

♦ Domain: Fusion HCM Development
♦ Contributed to Central Architecture and Global Payroll-related feature enhancements, improving system efficiency and scalability.
♦ Utilized Java, SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Applications Development Framework (ADF) to develop and maintain solutions for internal and client projects.
♦ Played a key role in analyzing and tuning application performance, addressing critical issues in production environments.
♦ Developed and optimized features for Fusion Applications HCM Releases 11, 12, and 13, including Web Services, File-Based Loader (FBL), HSDL, Custom Enterprise Scheduler Jobs (ESS), and Fuse UI.
♦ Conceptualized and implemented strategies to reduce bug and service request inflows, enhancing overall product reliability.
♦ Recognized and awarded for outstanding contribution towards 'Customer Success Program'.

JavaSQLPL/SQLADFDistributed Systems Design and Optimization

Development Intern

Jun 2014 – May 2015 · 11 mos

♦ Domain: Oracle Retail
♦ Designed and developed an EIT Automation Portal, streamlining the execution and monitoring of tasks related to automated testing, improving team efficiency and consistency.
♦ Automated frequently used test execution functionalities, enhancing quality and reducing manual effort.
♦ Provided a well-defined and user-friendly interface to simplify workflows and improve usability.

JavaMVCOracle Database

Educational initiatives

Freelancer as an Educational Specialist.

Feb 2012 – May 2012 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

♦ Objective : Qualitative improvement in India's Educational System by enhancing learning experiences.
♦ Module : Mindspark - An adaptive learning platform focused on personalized education.
♦ Responsibilities: Conceptualized and simplified complex mathematical concepts using engaging visuals, images, and animations to improve student comprehension and retention.

6sense technologies

Project Trainee

Jul 2011 – Dec 2011 · 5 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

♦ Project Title: MultiApps
♦ Platform: Android
♦ Description: Developed a learning application for Android beginners, integrating various features to provide a hands-on experience with the platform. The application served as an interactive guide for exploring Android functionalities.

Terabug

Quiz Master

Jun 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

♦ Designed and created engaging quizzes on a variety of topics, ensuring relevance to current scenarios and trends.
♦ Focused on delivering interactive and thought-provoking content to captivate and challenge audiences.

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