Pankaj Choudhary

CTO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India17 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led engineering teams to build a global travel distribution platform.
  • Expert in software product engineering and cloud operations.
  • Strong foundation in data science and machine learning.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert specializing in travel technology and cloud-based solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering Organization LeadershipTechnology Vision & Strategy AlignmentSoftware Product EngineeringBuilding & Leading Engineering TeamsProduct IdeationProduct Architecture DesigningProject Architecture DesigningMentoringCodingDatabase Designing

Other Skills

Platform Evolution & Scalable ArchitectureFull-Stack Product EngineeringDevOps TransformationCross-Functional Stakeholder EngagementOKR & KPI-Driven ExecutionEnterprise Cloud & Infrastructure ModernizationData-Informed Decision-MakingGovernance, Compliance & Risk ManagementEngineering Quality, Observability & Operational ExcellencePlatform & Product DeliveryEnterprise Architecture & ScalabilityAgile Processes & DevOpsInfrastructure & Cloud OperationsGoal & Outcome OrientedStrategic & Tactical Planning

About

I am associated with TBO.com, where I contribute to building the world's largest travel distribution platform and lead the team's success as the Sr. Director of Engineering. I drive business goals by developing and leading large-scale technology initiatives aligned with long-term strategic plans. My responsibilities include managing company-level architecture, platform, and data configuration processes, and implementing the necessary protocols. My core competency lies in Software Product Engineering. After completing my Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering, I kick-started my career as a Software Developer at MegaMind IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. With an enthusiasm for development and a passion for learning, I broadened my skills to encompass management. This growth enabled me to lead organization-wide technology strategy development as an Associate Development Manager at Fareportal India Pvt. Ltd. The guidance of great mentors, the support of my peers, and valuable technical insights have been pivotal to my success. I believe in maintaining integrity and sharing knowledge, which has opened many doors for my career. In addition to my extensive experience, I have completed a Graduate Programme in Data Science & Machine Learning from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, which has strengthened my ability to tackle future challenges with confidence. I have also completed my M.Tech in Data Science from BITS, Pilani, adding a strong analytical foundation to my career and further expanding my expertise in the field. My other certifications include PRINCE2®️ Foundation and Practitioner from AXELOS, Scrum Master®️ from Scrum Alliance, AWS Certified Solution Architect, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist®️ (MCTS).

Experience

17 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
9 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Tbo.com

4 roles

Senior Director of Engineering

Promoted

Jul 2025Present · 11 mos

  • Driving enterprise-scale technology transformation as a Senior Director of Engineering. I lead multiple engineering functions spanning platform, infrastructure, and application domains with direct accountability for business outcomes. I shape long-term technology strategy, foster cross-functional alignment, and champion innovation and operational excellence across the organization.
  • CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Technology Vision & Strategy Alignment
  • Engineering Organization Leadership (Multiple Teams/Departments)
  • Platform Evolution & Scalable Architecture
  • Full-Stack Product Engineering & DevOps Transformation
  • Organizational Design & Talent Development
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement (Product, Business, Ops)
  • OKR & KPI-Driven Execution
  • Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
  • Data-Informed Decision-Making & Experimentation
  • Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Engineering Quality, Observability & Operational Excellence
Technology Vision & Strategy AlignmentEngineering Organization LeadershipPlatform Evolution & Scalable ArchitectureFull-Stack Product EngineeringDevOps TransformationCross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement+5

Director Of Engineering

Promoted

May 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Leading the team's success as a Director Of Engineering. I cater to business goals by developing and leading large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans. I manage the company-level architecture, platform, and data configuration processes and implements the required protocols.
  • CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Software Product Engineering (Product Ideation, Product Architecture Designing, Development & Database Designing, Product Testing, Product Migration and Porting, Technical Support, Sustaining Engineering, Configuration Management, Release Management, Status Reporting, Monitoring & Control and Technical Troubleshooting)
  • Building & Leading Engineering Teams
  • Platform & Product Delivery
  • Enterprise Architecture & Scalability
  • Agile Processes & DevOps
  • Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
  • Goal & Outcome Oriented
  • Strategic & Tactical Planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Resource Allocation Optimization
  • Technological Integration
  • Quality Assurance Standards
Software Product EngineeringBuilding & Leading Engineering TeamsPlatform & Product DeliveryEnterprise Architecture & ScalabilityAgile Processes & DevOpsInfrastructure & Cloud Operations+6

Senior Technical Architect

May 2021Apr 2022 · 11 mos

  • tbo.com is a global platform that aims to simplify all buying and selling travel needs of travel partners across the world. The proprietary technology platform aims to simplify the demands of the complex world of global travel by seamlessly connecting the highly distributed travel buyers and travel suppliers at scale.
  • Today, TBO’s product range from air, hotels, rail, holiday packages, car rentals, transfers, sightseeing, cruise, and cargo. Apart from these products, our proprietary platform relies heavily on AI/ML to offer unique listings and products, meeting specific requirements put forth by customers, thus increasing conversions.
  • TBO’s approach has always been technology-first and we continue to invest on new innovations and new offerings to make travel easy and simple. TBO’s travel APIs are serving large travel ecosystems across the world while the modular architecture of the platform enables new travel products while expanding across new geographies.
  • CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Product Ideation, Product Architecture Designing, Development & Database Designing, Product Testing, Product Migration and Porting, Technical Support, Sustaining Engineering, Configuration Management, Release Management, Status Reporting, Monitoring & Control and Technical Troubleshooting
  • Building & Leading Engineering Teams
  • Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
Product IdeationProduct Architecture DesigningDevelopment & Database DesigningProduct TestingProduct Migration and PortingTechnical Support+8

Technical Architect

Mar 2017May 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Led multiple teams across multiple projects in travel domain with different technologies like C#, Dot Net Core, Asp.Net, MVC, JQuery, Web Services (SOAP/REST), SQL Server, Angular etc.
  • Responsibilities - Requirement gathering, Project Architecture Designing, Mentoring, Development and Database Designing, Configuration Management, Release Management, Status Reporting, Monitoring & Control, Technical Troubleshooting.
Requirement gatheringProject Architecture DesigningMentoringDevelopment and Database DesigningConfiguration ManagementRelease Management+3

Fareportal india pvt. ltd

5 roles

Associate Development Manager

Promoted

Jan 2016Mar 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Has been involved in large-scale systems using multiple technologies and provide optimal solutions, with knowledge and hands-on experience in different technologies like C#, Dot Net Core, MVC, ASP.NET, Web Services (SOAP/REST), ADO.NET, AWS, SQL Server, Entity Framework, LINQ, JQuery, Angular, React JS, Java Script, AJAX, XML, JSon and HTML.
  • Responsibilities include :
  • 1) Requirement gathering,
  • 2) Project Architecture Designing
  • 3) Mentoring ,
  • 4) Development and Database Designing,
  • 5) Configuration Management,
  • 6) Release Management,
  • 7) Status Reporting,
  • 8) Monitoring & Control,
  • 9) Technical Troubleshooting.
Requirement gatheringProject Architecture DesigningMentoringDevelopment and Database DesigningConfiguration ManagementRelease Management+3

Team leader

Promoted

Jul 2014Dec 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

Associate Team Lead

Jan 2013Jun 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2011Dec 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

Software Developer

Apr 2010Jun 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

Megamind it solutions pvt. ltd.

Software Developer

May 2008Apr 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Coding, Database Designing
  • Analysis Business Logic and Requirements
CodingDatabase DesigningAnalysis Business Logic and Requirements

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology - MTech — Data Science & Engineering

May 2022Apr 2024

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Graduate Program in Data Science and Machine Learning — Machine Learning

Jan 2021Aug 2022

Bharat Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Jul 2004Jul 2008

Dr. KN modi science and commerce college, Modinagar

Intermediate and High School

Jan 2002Jan 2004

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