MANUJ RASTOGI — CEO

Results-driven Engineering Leader with a proven track record of scaling high-performing, cross-functional teams (40+ engineers) and delivering secure, high-availability web platforms on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, DevOps, and data security compliance (SOC 2, GDPR). Adept at cloud migration, cost optimization, and building high-throughput access control systems. Passionate about leveraging AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive innovation and automation in finance and legal technology domains. Leadership & Management *Built and mentored high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation. *Drove consistent technical and architectural design across products, promoting scalability, reusability, and platform consistency. *Provided hands-on technical guidance and coaching to engineers and emerging leaders, accelerating professional development. *Led incident management and root cause analysis, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal business impact. Technical Skills * Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, Athena, Presto, EKS, RDS), GCP * Languages: Python, Golang, Java, Node.js, React.js * AI/LLMs: WrenAI, OpenAI, LangGraph/LangChain, Windsurf/Cursor, Gemini, Vertex AI, Harvey, Irame, Llama * DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Jenkins * Data Engineering, Orchestration & ML: Airflow, Spark, Kafka, Redis, Snowflake/BQ, dBT * Databases: DynamoDB, Redshift, Postgres, Aurora, GraphDB, DocumentDB, Neo4j, TiDB, ScyllaDB * Security: ABAC/RBAC, Authentication/Authorization, Data Privacy, SOP Development * BI/Analytics: Redash, Superset, WrenAI * Data Governance/Compliance : GDPR, SOC1/2, ITGC, PII and KYC, Aadhaar Vault * Observability: Grafana, ELK(Elastic), Datadog, New-relic, OpenTelemetry, Coralogix Key Achievements * Led large-scale database migrations with zero downtime and no disruption to customer experience. * Developed robust data access control layers to enhance security and ensure compliance. * Automated critical processes (e.g., financial controls, audits) resulting in reduced revenue leakage and improved operational efficiency. * Optimized cloud infrastructure costs across multiple projects, achieving significant savings. * Developed AI-powered copilot solutions for finance and legal teams using LLMs like Llama, enhancing productivity and decision-making. * Leveraged prompt engineering techniques with tools like OpenAI, Gemini, Vertex AI, Irame, and Harvey to optimize LLM performance and accuracy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with strong leadership in AI and Data Engineering.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 10 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Ai
Data Engineering
Saas Development
Data Security
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Data Privacy
Financial Technology
Cyber Security
Access Management
Entrepreneurship

Career Highlights

Led large-scale database migrations with zero downtime.
Developed AI-powered solutions enhancing productivity.
Built high-performing teams fostering innovation.

Work Experience

CARS24

Associate Director (1 yr 1 mo)

Senior Engineering Manager (1 yr)

Delhivery

Senior Engineering Manager (1 yr 10 mos)

Engineering Manager (1 yr 4 mos)

Confidential

Software Engineer - Cyber Security (1 yr 6 mos)

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Software Engineer (11 mos)

Delhivery

Technical Team Lead (2 yrs 9 mos)

Frequentemotions

Founder (1 yr 11 mos)

ER Technologies Pvt Ltd

Co-Founder (1 yr 4 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honours at Lovely Professional University

Intermediate at St. Pauls College

MANUJ RASTOGI

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India10 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led large-scale database migrations with zero downtime.
Developed AI-powered solutions enhancing productivity.
Built high-performing teams fostering innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with strong leadership in AI and Data Engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

AiData EngineeringSaas DevelopmentData SecurityDistributed SystemsMicroservicesData PrivacyFinancial TechnologyCyber SecurityAccess ManagementEntrepreneurship

Other Skills

AutomationSAP HANASAP B1GeminiOpenAIPlatform ServicesGolangKafkaDynamoDBJavaNodejsRedisPythonAWSAWS Redshift

About

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

2 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Cars24

2 roles

Associate Director

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Spearheading AI and automation initiatives to modernize fintech, finance, and business data pipelines, leveraging Agentic AI architectures, Large Language Models (LLMs), and workflow orchestration for enhanced decision intelligence and operational agility.
Led the implementation, integration, and optimization of SAP HANA and SAP B1 ERP systems, streamlining cross-functional operations, automating reporting, and improving data accuracy and process efficiency across business units.
Directed annual operating plans (AOP), budgeting, and forecasting cycles, establishing real-time variance analytics, financial dashboards, and predictive insights to enable proactive decision-making and fiscal discipline.

AIAutomationSAP HANASAP B1Data Engineering

Senior Engineering Manager

Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Spearheaded AI-driven transformation initiatives in Finance and HR, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Gemini and OpenAI.
Developed robust financial data engineering workflows to enhance due diligence and ensure audit readiness.
Designed and implemented platform services that prioritized reliability and scalability, resulting in measurable business outcomes.

AIGeminiOpenAIData EngineeringPlatform Services

Delhivery

2 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Apr 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

Supervise and oversee engineering team to build and deliver Delhivery's SAAS/IAAS platform for small and medium scale logistics companies. Contribution is mainly on building core services with data security enabled features.
Key Projects:
1. AAA/Keycloak - This service is the user security layer of the logistics SAAS product. It handles 500k rpm . It has been implemented with ABAC and RBAC authorisations.
Stack - Golang, Kafka, DynamoDB
2. MTS ( Movement Tracking ) - An asynchronous Location tracking service which is integrated with service providers like Telenity, Google Maps, Here Map, MapMyIndia, Mapbox. This service provide multiple map features like distance matrix, live tracking and ETA over OSRM and mentioned providers. This service provide bird-eye view of what is happening on ground to leadership teams.
Stack - Golang, Java, Kafka, Dynamo DB streams.
3. Callback service ( Server side events ) - Server-Sent Events is a server push technology enabling a client to receive automatic updates from a server via an HTTP connection. Built with cost optimisation, this service handles 5K connections over one K8 pod( 1 GB M, .5 units cpu ) .
Stack - Nodejs, Golang, Kafka, Redis.
4. Schedular Service - A cron scheduling service built over Redis Keyspace Notifications and Rpush/ Lpop cycle with benchmarking of 150K rpm crons.
Stack - Golang, Nodejs, Redis, K8 workers.

GolangKafkaDynamoDBData SecuritySaaS Development

Engineering Manager

Nov 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

Leading financial tech to stop revenue leakages and managing multiple teams of 30+ members. Plays role in integration and product delivery. Helps in system design and architecture and setting up SOPs and release processes around financial data distribution and access control.
Key Projects
1. BiRD ( Billing , Invoicing , Remittance ) - A financial system which bills nearly 5M shipments per
day. This service acts as financial controller/auditor for >500cr business per month and integrated with Oracle and Salesforce systems.
Stack - Python( Flask/Django), Nodejs, AWS Redshift/Aurora, Kafka, DynamoDb
2. Weight Service - A service which is responsible for predicting shipment weights correctly to minimise revenue loss. This service runs a priority and prediction score and handles load for minimum 5M+ shipments per day.
Stack - Python, Nodejs, DynamoDB , Kafka
3. HRMS - A service which plays a very important role in work allocation and salary based on time of work done. This service is responsible for 80K+ people salary payouts ( weekly and monthly ).
Stack - Python, Kafka , DocumentDB, AWS Batch, AWS Lambda

PythonNodejsAWSKafkaData PrivacyFinancial Technology

Confidential

Software Engineer - Cyber Security

Apr 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Developed and implemented Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) and Man-on-the-Side (MOTS) attack simulations to enhance cybersecurity measures.
Utilized Metasploit and Neo4j DB to create comprehensive network graphs, improving threat detection capabilities.
Gained hands-on experience with ECDH and various cryptography libraries, strengthening data encryption processes.

MetasploitECDHPythonDockerKubernetesCyber Security

Noon

Software Engineer

May 2018 – Apr 2019 · 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

I successfully built and optimized SSO and access management platforms, significantly enhancing user authentication processes.
Designed and implemented identity governance solutions that improved security for internal and vendor users.
Integrated geolocation tracking to ensure compliance with geo-fencing, enhancing operational efficiency.

NodejsDockerKubernetesGCPAccess Management

Delhivery

Technical Team Lead

Jul 2015 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Led a 5-member technical team to develop secure login/authentication systems utilizing OAuth2 and RBAC.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency and system reliability.
Designed and developed a centralized User Management System (UMS) and Fleet Management System (FMS) with streamlined authentication and authorization processes.

PythonRBACABACDjangoFlaskAccess Management

Frequentemotions

Founder

Mar 2015 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Remote

As the founder of a cutting-edge photo printing and delivery platform, I developed a solution that achieved a remarkable 1-hour SLA. By leveraging vendor optimization and geofencing technology, I ensured that customers received their prints swiftly and efficiently, enhancing overall service quality and user satisfaction.

LeadershipPythonEntrepreneurship

Er technologies pvt ltd

Co-Founder

Oct 2010 – Feb 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Jalandhar, Punjab, India · Remote

Co-founded ER Technologies Pvt Ltd, a boutique firm specializing in student tools and cross-platform applications.
Developed a comprehensive School Management System enabling teachers to publish course and test details, enhancing communication with parents.
Leveraged open-source technologies to create scalable solutions, improving user engagement and tracking of student progress.

UnixMySQLOpen SourceEntrepreneurship