Aug 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Backed by Accel, Bertelsmann, and US Bank, led the development of the bank-grade "Skeps Pay Over Time" and "Merchant suite", significantly contributing 40% to company revenue.
• Developed and managed a blockchain-based lending network, integrating diverse merchants and lenders with over $40 million in monthly transactions, while upholding stringent compliance with SOC 1, SOC 2, and PCI standards to ensure bank-grade security and reliability.
• Currently building tech around small business financing.
• Expanded the team from 30 to 50, enhancing development processes and increasing efficiency by 25%.
• Implemented the Mentorship initiative, streamlining the onboarding process for new hires and fostering efficient team integration.
• Enhanced team capabilities by hiring and integrating a dedicated architect team and a DevOps unit

Dec 2021 – Aug 2022 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Backed by Microsoft and Sequoia, I led a cross-functional team of 15 in developing a sophisticated VoIP system equipped with a real-time smart assistant. This system, integrated with a conversational AI engine for low-latency output, was implemented for major Indian banks like ICICI, SBI, and HDFC, increasing company revenue by 25% and enhancing bank sales by 10-15%.
• Integrated third-party telephony systems (Twilio, Plivo, Vodafone, Tata, Ziwo, Plivo) into the platform and built a browser extension for a real-time sales assistant.
• Built the team from the ground up, enhancing team productivity by 30% through optimized hiring, team restructuring, and the implementation of a mentorship program.

Dec 2019 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Led the backend development team in building a B2B version of the app, a Hyper Local Social Network.
• Held final responsibility for the architecture, design, and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications.
• Led the release of major software updates, migrated legacy code, and created a business dashboard from scratch.
• Won the 2020 Atma Nirbhar Bharat app award from the Indian Government in the special category.

Feb 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Led a full stack team and built a HR Tech SaaS platform and streamlined server/domain management,
• Looked after the Server and Domain management. Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup, and optimization.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 · 5 yrs

• Led, designed, and developed an EdTech SaaS platform, including our app "Bugle Exam Online Test" , web portal "examonlinetest.com" and web software "SchoolSoft"
• Managed company-level architecture and design. Thrived in a high-pressure environment with limited time and resources to deliver high-quality products.
• Selected for the FB-Start Program by Facebook for impressive app and potential for future growth.
• Prior to starting Bugle, worked as a freelance Full-stack Developer, collaborating with over 20 clients to develop custom software solutions for web and mobile platforms.
• Specialized in WordPress, LAMP stack, domain/server management, and software and services for small businesses.

Sep 2010 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Developed Code and Implemented Business logic as per the requirements, owned and maintained existing features.
• Actively involved in continuous bug fixes in the existing project, designing and building new features.