Rahul Kumar

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 9 years of experience in IT project management.
  • Expert in Agile methodologies and cloud services.
  • Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and FinTech expert with strong project management and technical leadership skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical Project LeadershipSolution ArchitectureProduct ManagementTechnical Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentBusiness Analysis

Other Skills

AIAI/MLASP.NETAWSAgileAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsApplication Programming Interfaces (API)BudgetingBuilding ModelsBusiness InsightsBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness Reporting

About

A seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 9+ years of experience in leading complex IT projects from conception to completion across various domains. Possesses a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, with a proven track record of managing high-performance teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency. Expert in orchestrating the development of cutting-edge software solutions, leveraging skills in MERN stack and AWS cloud services to ensure scalable, reliable, and cost-effective systems. Adept at stakeholder management, with a knack for translating technical requirements into actionable plans that align with business objectives. Recognized for enhancing team productivity through agile coaching, process optimization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Holds certifications in PMP and CSM, underscoring a commitment to excellence in project management and agile practices and looking to leverage extensive technical expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic new environment to drive the successful delivery of innovative IT projects.

Experience

9 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Mps limited

Enigineering Manager

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • 1. Led a cross-functional team of 50+ members (data scientists, engineers, and researchers) to successfully deploy an AI/ML platform, improving content discovery and increasing user engagement by 25%.
  • 2. Defined and executed the strategic vision for integrating AI/ML within scholarly publishing workflows, resulting in a 15% reduction in content processing time and a $50,000+ annual cost saving.
  • 3. Managed the full project lifecycle from ideation to post-implementation, ensuring all project milestones were met on time and within the allocated budget.
  • 4. Spearheaded stakeholder engagement with academic publishers and institutional partners, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
  • 5. Driving cloud-first transformations, steering complex data center migrations, and stabilizing high-stakes legacy platforms with zero drama and tight execution.
  • 6. I align cross-functional squads, de-risk regular dependencies, and land outcomes that actually stick.
  • Cloud architecture design and optimization, multi-cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP), cloud migration strategy and implementation, containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • 7. Proven track record of moving orgs to scalable, future-ready architectures.
Strategy FormulationLaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Creative Problem SolvingTechnical Project LeadershipInformation Technology+44

Solutionec

Technical Manager

Apr 2023Mar 2024 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • 1. Managed a portfolio of 10+ projects valued at over ₹10 Crore, consistently delivering projects with a 95% on-time completion rate and a 10% average budget saving.
  • 2. Reduced miscommunication-related costs by $75,000 annually by implementing new Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD best practices.
  • 3. Led a team of 30+ engineers and designers to launch a SaaS-based AI-powered communication platform, securing 5 major clients in the first six months.
  • 4. Conducted detailed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies that reduced critical project risks by 40%.
  • 5. Seasoned TPM leading cloud-first transformations, managing complex data center migrations, and stabilizing high-stakes legacy platforms with zero drama and precise execution.
  • 6. I coordinate cross-functional teams, mitigate risky dependencies, and deliver results that truly stick.
  • 7. Cloud architecture design and optimization, multi-cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP), cloud migration strategy and implementation, containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strategy FormulationLaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Creative Problem SolvingInformation TechnologyProduct Management+48

Iprogrammer solutions pvt. ltd.

Project Manager

Feb 2022Apr 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Refined Agile processes, achieving 95% on-time delivery across enterprise projects.
  • 2. Spearheaded organization-wide Agile adoption using Scrum, scaling across executive, software, and marketing teams.
  • 3 Seasoned TPMs driving cloud-rst transformations, steering complex data center migrations, and stabilizing high-stakes legacy platforms with zero drama and tight execution.
  • 4. I align cross-functional squads, de-risk gnarly dependencies, and land outcomes that actually stick.
  • Directed cross-functional teams of 80+ (SDEs, QAs, Leads) and 5 business analysts, ensuring delivery excellence.
  • 5. Led Agile ceremonies and product releases impacting 6M+ users globally.
  • 6. Reduced miscommunication-related costs by $75K through streamlined cross-phase communication.
  • 7. Oversaw security audits for BFSI clients, ensuring ISO 27001 & VAPT compliance.
  • 8. Provided architecture guidance and reusable frameworks for Java teams, improving development efficiency.
  • 9. Drove CI/CD adoption on AWS, automated testing, and enforced SDLC best practices.
  • 10. Consolidated client-speci c product variations into a universal solution architecture.
  • 11. Delivered end-to-end lifecycle management for BFSI domain projects from business analysis to deployment.
  • 12. Cloud architecture design & optimization
  • 13. Multi-cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • 14. Cloud migration strategy & execution.
  • 15. Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strategy FormulationLaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Creative Problem SolvingInformation TechnologySolution Architecture+44

Fitato

Product Head and Founding Member

Jun 2018Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Developed the product roadmap and strategy for a FitTech SaaS solution, managing the entire lifecycle from concept to market entry and driving user
  • growth from 0 to 100,000+.
  • 2. Oversaw all technical operations, including software development, QA, and infrastructure, ensuring a scalable and robust platform.
  • 3. Managed investor relations and business development, successfully securing initial seed funding and forming strategic partnerships.
  • 4. Recruited, mentored, and led a technical team of 25 engineers, establishing a strong engineering culture and operational standards.
  • 5. Leading cloud-first transformations, managing complex data center migrations, stakeholder management, and stabilizing high-stakes legacy platforms with zero drama and precise execution.
  • 6. Cloud architecture design and optimization, multi-cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP), cloud migration strategy and implementation, containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
LaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Creative Problem SolvingInformation TechnologyProduct ManagementSolution Architecture+45

3sc

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2018Jun 2018 · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Developed and deployed logistics and supply chain portals using ASP.NET and Ruby on Rails for clients including Monsanto, Flipkart, Philips, and GE India.
  • 2. Designed and implemented automation solutions to streamline supply chain operations and improve process efficiency.
  • 3. Provided on-ground testing, operational support, and client engagement, delivering customized supply chain solutions.
  • 4. Led data migration projects for large-scale clients, ensuring accuracy and integrity in high-volume transfers.
  • 5. Utilized AWS services (EC2, S3, SSO, CodeBuild, etc.) to support cloud-based development and deployment.
Strategy FormulationLaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)C#Information TechnologyJavaScript+40

Zs

Senior Information Technology Business Analyst

Jan 2017Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Developed and enforced IT policies (version control, change & release management).
  • 2. Led end-to-end project lifecycle from requirements to deployment and operations.
  • 3. Designed business processes, workflows, and technology frameworks aligned with organizational goals.
  • 4. Partnered with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver scalable solutions.
  • 5. Defined and documented project deliverables, system requirements, and business rules.
  • 6. Conducted business system analysis to identify optimization opportunities.
  • 7. Applied Agile & Waterfall methodologies with embedded QA and client reviews.
  • 8. Supported development teams in delivering enterprise-grade technology solutions.
LaunchesSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Creative Problem SolvingInformation TechnologyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Risk Management+37

Hcltech

PHP Web Developer

Apr 2016Dec 2016 · 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

  • 1. Work in Laravel PHP framework.
  • 2. Designed architecture for there in-house project based on map base integrated.
  • 3. Worked with their senior-level tech expectations.
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Education

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

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