Lalit Chandnani

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 40% cost savings through cloud optimization.
Scaled engineering teams, fostering growth and accountability.
Built a collaborative culture for high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS technology leader with extensive experience in engineering management and product innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipEngineering ManagementProject ManagementSystems DesignEntrepreneurshipProduct ManagementSystem Architecture

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAlgorithmsApacheCCSSCore JavaCross-team CollaborationDistributed SystemsDjangoDjango REST FrameworkE-CommerceGitGrowth HackingHTMLHTML 5

About

Technology leader over 15+ years experience in driving scalable technology solutions, cost efficiencies, and product innovation across fast-paced environments. Known for building high-performing teams and creating a collaborative culture where talent thrives. Driving technology strategic planning, cross-functional partnerships, and the seamless integration of technology to drive impactful outcomes for Urban Ladder. - Designed strategy to build business differentiators, while improving operational efficiencies. - Achieved 40% cost savings through cloud infrastructure optimisation, boosting uptime to 99.95%. - Scaled engineering and product teams, fostering growth, accountability, and resilience.

Experience

15 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

11 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Urban ladder

5 roles

CTO / VP of Technology

Promoted

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Developed strategies for technology-driven business differentiators, reducing costs by 15% and enabling scalability. Built a collaborative environment, reducing initiative turnaround time by 20% and delivering impactful outcomes through structured team growth and innovation.

Software DevelopmentPeople DevelopmentRedisRubyAgile MethodologiesEngineering Leadership+5

Director Of Engineering

Promoted

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr

Created a platform pod team structure with high-potential engineers, cutting production issues by 40% and increasing test coverage to 76%. Modernized cloud infrastructure to reduce costs by 40% and achieve 99.95% uptime.

Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementE-CommerceRedisRubyAgile Methodologies+5

Senior Engineering Manager

Apr 2020 – Oct 2020 · 6 mos

Led cross-functional teams in developing scalable solutions, including the next-gen promise engine, positioning for future growth and expansion. Established unit testing standards, reducing testing time by 30% and improving overall code quality.

Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementRedisRubyAgile MethodologiesWeb Applications+5

Engineering Manager

Apr 2018 – Apr 2020 · 2 yrs

Reorganized scrum processes to prioritize initiatives across Revenue, Operations, and Supply functions, ensuring balanced progress. Developed solutions with cross-functional teams, growing offline revenue and expanding store footprint.

Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementRedisProject ManagementRubyAgile Methodologies+5

Technical Lead

Apr 2015 – Apr 2018 · 3 yrs

Pioneered the development of core microservices, reducing development time by 50% compared to monolithic models. Expanded Urban Ladder’s reach by enhancing serviceability to 5,000 pincodes, establishing API best practices.

Software DevelopmentSystems DesignRedisCross-team CollaborationRubyAgile Methodologies+4

Uneecart.com

Co-Founder and CTO

Apr 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr · Greater Bengaluru Area

UneeCart is an online marketplace for Unique Art and handmade products with more than 100 registered artisans using the platform to promote and sell their artwork.
Built a lean, scalable marketplace for handmade products within 3 months by customizing existing platforms. Implemented a continuous feedback process, leading to early growth spikes and expanded social media reach.

Software DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesSystem ArchitectureGrowth Hacking+1

Langoor

3 roles

Technical Manager

Promoted

Sep 2013 – Apr 2014 · 7 mos · Bangalore, India

Langoor is organization that has successfully formed a good mix of technology and creative people known as "Creative Technologist" and has couple of very powerful products to help easy and quick web development. Currently, team is busy being a part of next web evolution and among the leading organization for development of future of web.
A Technical Manager role is a balanced combination of System Architect and Product Manager.

Software DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesSystem ArchitectureSQL

Development and Technology Guru - langoor.mobi

Oct 2011 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore, India

langoor.mobi is web platform tool that facilitates the automated conversion of a Desktop website to Mobile friendly website. As a organization langoor is always focused on innovations that can make things quick and easier and langoor.mobi is one of the innovation towards this.
langoor.mobi has recieved a good recognition across the globe. Travelguru, Fabindia, Nataraj are among the indian brands powered by langoor.mobi, including brands like epilepsy action australia, fya and others outside India.

Software DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesSystem ArchitectureSQL

Development Jinn

Oct 2011 – Mar 2012 · 5 mos · Bangalore, India

In langoor's own words
"We’re more than just a digital agency. We invest in ideas that change the world."

Software DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesSystem ArchitectureSQL

Srm research institute, bangalore

Member - Research Group

Aug 2010 – Sep 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

SRM Research Institute is part of SRM University founded by experienced professionals from both academics and industry research institutes.
Group has various research collabration with reputed academic institutions and research labs with in and outside the India. With that individual research in the area of computer science and publishing research papers contributes to it.

Software Development