Rahul Kumar

CTO

India16 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led AI-powered platforms achieving 200M+ monthly active users.
Transformed monoliths into microservices enhancing scalability.
Built high-performing teams across diverse domains.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech leader with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyEngineering LeadershipPlatform ArchitectureProduct ManagementProduct InnovationInnovationEngineeringBack-end Web DevelopmentAnalytics

Other Skills

AIAI IntegrationAPI IntegrationAdvisorAgile MethodologiesAndroid DevelopmentApacheArtificial Intelligence (AI)AutomationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyC Level ManagementCampaign ManagementClient RelationsCoaching & Mentoring

About

With over a decade of experience leading engineering and product teams in both high-growth startups and large enterprises, I have built resilient, AI-powered platforms that scale to hundreds of millions of users - Scaled platforms from 0→1 and 1→10×, reaching 200M+ monthly active users - Built and mentored high-performing teams across product, engineering, design, and data science - Transformed monoliths into microservices architecture, enhancing scalability, resilience, and performance - Delivered AI/ML-driven solutions that personalize user experience and drive operational efficiency I believe in building teams that are empowered, data-informed, and customer-focused, where technology is the vehicle to create meaningful business outcomes

Experience

16 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Aakash educational services limited

Senior Vice President

Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs

+ Built and led cross-functional teams across engineering, product, design, data, and program management
+ Spearheaded AI-powered platforms for students and teachers, achieved +81% user acquisition growth and reduced CAC through personalised recommendation engines and adaptive learning platforms
+ Led platform transformation from monolith to microservices and AI solution integration across CMS, LMS, CRM, and ERP, delivering 35% operational efficiency gains at scale (300+ centres)
+ Designed a unified data & analytics platform, enabling 2× faster decision-making, predictive modelling and automation, resulting 52% lift in CSAT through data-driven personalisation

Product StrategyCollaborationStakeholder ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipAdvisorPlatform Architecture+1

Airtel digital

Assistant Vice President

Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs

+ Head of products for the home entertainment business, enhanced omnichannel acquisition funnels and scaled AI-powered self-serve journeys, serving 18M+ paid subscribers
+ Launched India’s first OTT marketplace, integrating over 8 global streaming platforms including Amazon Prime and led Alexa voice integration, enhancing on-device experiences for users
+ Rolled out SaaS solutions for merchants, workforce, and warehouse operations, unlocking a 22% efficiency gain across the global supply chain by automating workflows and optimising fulfilment
+ Led IoT-driven device innovation integrating with software applications and collaborating with global technology partners

Product ManagementInternet of Things (IoT)Product InnovationStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementEngineering Leadership+1

Multiple startups

Mentor/Advisor/Speaker

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

Rivigo

Director of Product Management

Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs · Gurgaon, India

+ Launched India's first AI/IoT-powered vernacular truck drivers app with auto-allocation (granted US Patent), and dynamic routing algorithms to improve safety and utilization, achieving 85%+ CSAT
+ Developed an AI/IoT-driven ERP and data platform for real-time vehicle and driver monitoring across fleets, enhancing supply-chain efficiency 25%
+ Developed AI/IoT solutions for fuel management, asset management and 2-way temperature control for cold chain logistics. Achieved 22% reduction in operational cost, and earning industry recognition via a NASSCOM AI innovation award

Internet of Things (IoT)InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Stakeholder ManagementTeam BuildingProduct Management

Zopper.com

Director - Engineering and Product Management

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs · Noida

+ Built and led engineering, product management and devops teams to launch India's first hyperlocal e-commerce platform for home appliances
+ Launched a B2C consumer platform featuring A/B testing, SEO, recommendation engines, push notification and coupon systems, integrating fintech and CRM APIs, reaching 60K+ orders a month
+ Developed retailer PoS and insurance SaaS platforms, leading strategic API integrations with fintech and NBFC, onboarded 15K+ retailers, powering seamless insurance, credit, and catalog services.

Product ManagementEngineeringTeam LeadershipPartnershipsStakeholder ManagementDevOps+3

Times internet

Manager - Engineering and Product

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Noida Area, India

+ Launched mobile apps for Timesjobs, Techgig, and SimplyMarrry achieving over 7 million monthly active users
+ Designed SaaS based coding contest platform that simplified tech hiring for MNCs, and powered India's largest coding contest - featured in both the Limca Book of Records and Guinness World Records
+ Led cross-vertical transformation across three business lines, shifting from waterfall to agile methodologies, boosting team autonomy, speed, and delivery quality

AnalyticsProduct ManagementAndroid DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentEngineering Leadership

Globallogic

Associate Consultant - Engineering

Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 · 3 yrs · Noida Area, India

+ Developed and delivered social networking platform, and SaaS platforms using microservices architecture managing onsite client coordination across US and Europe

AnalyticsLinuxAgile MethodologiesJavaMySQLBack-End Web Development