Oct 2017 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• As the Head of Development at Tickled Media, a prominent Series C-funded startup in Southeast Asia, I have held the responsibility of leading the engineering team encompassing web, mobile, and QA. During my tenure, I have successfully expanded the team from 7 to 50 engineers, driving the adoption of a microservice architecture to facilitate rapid development and scalability.
• One of my notable achievements includes devising and executing a comprehensive strategy to integrate multiple third-party services, enabling our highly scalable system to cater to millions of users on a monthly basis. Additionally, I have collaborated closely with the Ads operations team, resulting in a revenue growth of 2x. Furthermore, I have led the tech SEO team, achieving a substantial increase in monthly organic traffic to 18 million.
• At theAsianparent, our unwavering commitment lies in developing exceptional products for parents in Asia, with a profound goal of positively impacting the lives of 32 million mothers in the region every month.

Feb 2017 – Sep 2017 · 7 mos

• As a technology leader, my track record speaks for itself in terms of constructing highly scalable systems that cater to millions of monthly users, while consistently maintaining an SLA of 99.96%+. Alongside this accomplishment, I have undertaken the responsibility of establishing, expanding, and nurturing a tech team encompassing backend, iOS, Android, and QA professionals.
• To facilitate scaling and expedite development, I have introduced essential processes including code review, documentation, test cases, pair programming, and release management. Additionally, I have actively pursued and implemented a range of third-party solutions and partnerships to shape our products and enhance our team's capabilities.

Apr 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

• theAsianparent stands at the forefront of growth-stage technology companies, catering to parents in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Backed by a series C funding and boasting Asia's largest website and app for parents, our unwavering commitment lies in creating exceptional products that have a positive impact on the lives of 32 million mothers in the region each month.
• Our tech stack, rooted in the LEMP framework, empowers a highly efficient multi-tenant architecture that I personally designed. This architecture optimizes the utilization of Laravel by leveraging multiple databases for different code subsets. Within this framework, I have successfully developed cutting-edge features, including real-time group messaging, recurring events, and push notifications, using a customized socket server built with Ratchet. Additionally, our system efficiently executes millions of asynchronous jobs on a daily basis, further enhancing functionality and user experience.

Jun 2012 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai

• ReligiON is a unique social network that serves as a connecting platform for individuals of diverse faiths. This inclusive platform enables users to maintain strong ties with their religious communities and establish connections with friends and spiritual leaders. Through ReligiON, users can engage in meaningful conversations, participate in events, and seamlessly share content across their smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• As the lead developer for both the web and mobile applications of ReligiON, I have played a pivotal role in its creation, leveraging the expertise of the same tech team behind Quotiply. Within this capacity, I have spearheaded the development of critical core components, including real-time feeds powered by node.js, a robust messaging system, efficient notification mechanisms, and the implementation of hashtag mentions. These components form the foundation of ReligiON's functionality, facilitating seamless communication and enhanced user experiences.

Jun 2011 – Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• As a developer, I have been entrusted with the exciting opportunity to spearhead the development of Quotiply from its inception. Throughout this journey, my primary responsibility has been to build a robust and scalable in-house SAAS platform, that accommodates a wide range of future modules and extensions. Leveraging my logical reasoning skills, I have meticulously crafted and optimized the core components of the product, ensuring its efficiency and seamless performance. This hands-on experience has significantly enhanced my ability to select the most suitable platforms and methodologies for different tasks, empowering me to make informed decisions.
• Furthermore, I have been actively involved in every phase of the development process, demonstrating my versatility and expertise. From conceptualizing and creating module skeletons to conducting thorough testing, seamless integration, and successful deployment, I have left no stone unturned in ensuring Quotiply's success.
• Quotiply itself is a cutting-edge business application designed to streamline and enhance the connection between users, customers, and suppliers. Available across multiple platforms including cloud, web, iPad, and mobile devices, Quotiply offers a seamless and intuitive user experience that simplifies interactions and fosters business growth.

Jan 2011 – May 2011 · 4 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• I spearheaded the creation of a powerful website builder CMS that incorporated a user-friendly storefront, offering non-technical users the ability to effortlessly design and customize their websites. With intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, users could seamlessly create their online presence without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform boasted a diverse range of captivating themes, providing users with ample options to express their unique styles and preferences. This innovative solution was truly ahead of its time, revolutionizing the website-building experience and empowering individuals and businesses to establish their online presence with ease.