Raghav Garg

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Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in leading high-impact engineering projects.
Expert in fostering high-performing, diverse engineering teams.
Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies for innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and E-commerce engineering leader with expertise in backend development and application architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipVoice TechnologyApplication ArchitectureBackend DevelopmentProduct Development

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AndroidAndroid DevelopmentApache KafkaBackbone.jsBootstrapCC++CSSCaching systemCassandraCore JavaData StructuresDatabase Design

About

Seasoned Engineering Leader with a distinguished career spanning prominent roles in leading big tech companies. Extensive experience spearheading high-impact projects from inception to successful delivery, driving innovation and exceeding business objectives. Proven track record of managing complex technical initiatives, leveraging agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in navigating large-scale organizational structures, optimizing processes, and aligning engineering efforts with strategic business goals. Skilled in fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusion, cultivating high-performing teams that thrive in dynamic environments. Recognized for my ability to inspire and mentor talent, fostering professional growth and nurturing future engineering leaders. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to stay ahead of the curve and deliver unparalleled solutions. Committed to driving positive change and making meaningful contributions to the advancement of technology and society.

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Airbnb

Engineering Lead

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Microsoft

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Aug 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

At Microsoft, I played a pivotal role in enhancing voice technology across multiple platforms. I integrated Neural Voices into the iOS and Android Read Aloud features, significantly increasing user engagement. My contributions to the TTS pipeline and Voice SDK development improved dictation and transcription capabilities, leading to a remarkable growth in voice feature discoverability across Microsoft apps.

Paytm payments bank

Founding Tech Lead

Jan 2017 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Noida Area, India

As a Founding Tech Lead at Paytm Payments Bank, I played a pivotal role in establishing the bank's technological foundation. I architected the middleware for a successful launch, led product service development, and implemented robust solutions for high availability and scalability. My work significantly improved system performance and reliability, contributing to the bank's rapid growth in the fintech sector.

MicroservicesApache KafkaApplication ArchitectureLeadershipCassandraAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Makemytrip.com

2 roles

Senior Software Developer

Promoted

Apr 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

I successfully transformed the payment processing backend at MakeMyTrip.com, leading to significant performance improvements.
Developed and optimized RESTful APIs, reducing network calls and enhancing monitoring through Omniture integration.
Spearheaded the implementation of a caching system, resulting in faster response times for users.
Led a team in rearchitecting the mobile backend, contributing to a more scalable and efficient payment solution.

Software Developer

Jul 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

At MakeMyTrip.com, I played a pivotal role in transforming the payments infrastructure, focusing on backend enhancements and user interface improvements. My contributions included implementing responsive designs and integrating various payment modes, which significantly streamlined the payment process and improved customer satisfaction.

Google

Summer Intern

May 2012 – Sep 2012 · 4 mos · United States

1. Built an end-to-end product for connecting NYC educators to students and parents using Google Apps Scripts as a part of Google Summer Of Code
2. One of a kind tool which supported offline as well as online inputs and tracking of student’s performances, It supports CSV uploading, online marksheets, auto mailing, attendance calculation.
3. Enabled Online class tests based on Google form and auto mark calculations in real time with auto mailing.
4. Got a chance to present this present in Google Inc,NYC, also it was a finalist for Google App Developer Challenge.
5. Currently this has been used by more than 80 schools in USA which are operated by New Visions for public school open-source organisation.