Jun 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore, India · Hybrid

• As Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft, I led the engineering function through a high-impact 0→1 journey—transforming vision into reality with robust, scalable systems. I spearheaded a full revamp of our tech stack, building a high-performance, cost-effective data platform that became the foundation for sustained product growth and efficiency.
• Owning the stability and evolution of the Bookings platform, I guided the development of key features that doubled monthly active users and transaction volumes. I also drove tenant-level monitoring, improving operational visibility and contributing to a 10% reduction in customer experience tickets.
• Throughout this journey, I combined deep engineering rigor with strategic insight to elevate platform reliability, amplify customer value, and deliver results at scale.

Aug 2014 – Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Noida Area, India

• Led end-to-end development of a cutting-edge DVR content recognition system, achieving 98.5% accuracy over 1.4 billion video frames across 100 channels using Ensemble Learning and Artificial Neural Networks. Engineered system optimizations that cut ACR server load by 70% with fingerprint caching and achieved a 4x improvement in TPS by transitioning from HTTP to WebSockets.
• Delivered cost-effective scaling by applying ARIMA forecasting and dynamic programming for server auto-scaling, reducing operational costs by 35% for over a million requests. Oversaw platform stability through robust infra monitoring, content management systems, and proactive server management.
• Developed a prototype for dynamic ad replacement (DAR), enabling personalized ad streaming from media servers—blending machine learning, real-time data pipelines, and performance engineering to shape next-generation media delivery.

Sep 2011 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• I have led end-to-end design and development of cutting-edge client engine that seamlessly process next-generation video, image, and text content streamed from iCelero’s media server.
• In addition to architecting core components like cache engines, licensing modules, and crash reporting systems, I actively collaborated on QA planning and execution—ensuring stable, high-performance releases across varied environments.
• My contributions were showcased through successful demos at CES and MWC 2012, highlighting real-time media streaming and platform robustness on a global stage.

Apr 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Developed robust client engine that interface with Android display systems and handle interactive video, image, and text content in real-time. I successfully demoed our ACS solution on a car display dashboard simulator, showcasing next-gen automotive media experiences.
• Driven by protocol precision and platform fluency, I thrived in high-performance environment where complex standards meet customer-facing innovation.

Mar 2007 – Apr 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Design and implementation of critical communication standards—spanning RFB protocol extensions, H.264/H.263 RTP payload formats (RFC 6184, 4629, 2190), and real-time messaging protocols like RFC 3903. My development of the Video Mail Service (VMS) client and generic media stacks for WIPI platform enabled downloadable applications and seamless cross-device compatibility.
• Key milestones include porting IMS media stack to Android and commercializing VoIP, Video Telephony, and Instant Messaging solutions for major carriers including LG Telcom, KT, and SKT in South Korea—solidifying product-market fit and driving adoption at scale.

Jul 2006 – Mar 2007 · 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• 1) Integration of H264 codec into Openera IMS stack
• 2) Implementation of H264 packetization according to RFC3984.