Pratik Bhuite

Director of Engineering

Fremont, California, United States10 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in engineering leadership.
Expert in integrating AI and Machine Learning into products.
Proven track record in delivering scalable software solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Engineering Director with expertise in Fintech and AI-driven software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical LeadershipJavaAgile Methodologies

Other Skills

Spring BootPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsOAuthMariaDBSpring SecurityVue.jsSpring FrameworkRESTful Web ServicesJSON Web Token (JWT)Team ManagementOracle SQL DeveloperWeb DevelopmentProgrammingSoftware DesignSoftware Development

About

As a seasoned Engineering Director with over a decade of experience, I bring a proven record of leading high-performing development teams to deliver robust, scalable, and business-aligned software solutions. My professional journey has evolved alongside the technology landscape from traditional full-stack engineering to integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into modern product ecosystems. I’ve successfully consumed and deployed Python-based XGBoost models, building AI-powered web and mobile applications that leverage predictive analytics and intelligent automation to enhance user experience and business outcomes. With hands-on experience using Vibe coding, OpenAI Codex, and GitHub Copilot, I continuously explore how AI-assisted development can amplify engineering velocity and innovation. I’m passionate about integrating these emerging tools into agile workflows to empower teams to code smarter, ship faster, and think more creatively. My expertise spans technical leadership, agile execution, and cross-functional collaboration. I excel in orchestrating teams, defining product requirements in partnership with stakeholders, and ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery. My leadership philosophy centers on fostering curiosity, continuous learning, and a culture of excellence. Driven by an unrelenting passion for growth and innovation, I’m excited to continue pioneering AI-driven engineering practices and contributing to transformative projects that push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Quinstreet

4 roles

Director

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Proven leader with a strong track record in delivering complex software solutions. Expert in Java development, agile methodologies, and modern AI integration. Successfully led teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Experienced in leveraging Python-based XGBoost models to develop data-driven and intelligent solutions that enhance decision-making and automation. Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and foster a collaborative team environment. Seeking to leverage deep technical expertise and leadership skills to advance AI-enabled innovation and business growth.

Spring BootTechnical LeadershipPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsJavaOAuthMariaDB

Senior Engineering Manager

Jan 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Manage a team of developers responsible for developing and maintaining 360Finance Product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure timely delivery of projects
Implement agile development methodologies and ensure team adherence to established processes and procedures
Design and develop applications on Java stack, ensuring adherence to best practices and high quality standards
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to team members
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Developed the architecture and codebase of a 360Finance project from scratch, utilizing Java, Spring framework, and RESTful web services to create a highly scalable and secure solution.
Led a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team culture that delivered high-quality software on time and within budget.
Utilized agile methodologies to manage project timelines, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Implemented best practices for software development, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration and release.
Resolved complex technical issues and implemented solutions that reduced downtime and improved user experience.
Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on software development best practices and sharing technical knowledge to support their professional growth.
Completed relevant certifications to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices.

Spring BootOAuthSpring SecurityVue.jsMariaDBJava+1

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jul 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Designed and developed multiple integration projects to forward lead to client and communicate with lead in real-time.
Designed the flow to create a truly omnichannel Call Center (Voice, SMS, WebChat, WhatsApp).
Involved in multiple recruitment drives for freshers and experienced Java/QA resources.

Engineering Manager

Jul 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr

Hired as a Manager, led a small team of Brazil Education Vertical.
Developed multiple end-end websites for client-specific lead generation.
Designed and developed a new communication channel for the contact center. This involves introducing Inbound calls to the agents of the earlier Outbound only Call Center.

Infosys

3 roles

Senior System Engineer

Feb 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Promoted to Senior System Engineer.
Created POCs to demonstrate the compatibility of CI/CD in the existing development process.
Lead a team to migrate existing projects on to the CI/CD platform using Maven, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
Designed and Migrated legacy C++ projects into Java 8 and Spring while removing Oracle Database Trigger's dependencies.
Created POCs to convert existing Soap Web Services into Spring+Jersey Microservices.

System Engineer

Feb 2016 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr

Worked as System Engineer for a major telecom client AT&T US.
Developed multiple End-End web projects (Spring MVC, Bootstrap) for the client's technicians to lodge an issue.
Automated the flow of resolving common issues in customers' orders.
Designed and developed (Java 8, Hibernate, PL/SQL) the flow to handle system jeopardies in the Client's newly gained business.

System Trainee

Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 · 5 mos

Attended Infosys Software Training in Mysuru. They trained me in multiple technologies like Java, Python, RDBMS, etc.
Major achievements were:
Completed training with A grade and expertise in J2EE.