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Rakesh Jha - CTO/Chief Architect

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 9 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Nearly two decades of experience in software industry.
  • Expert in driving digital transformation and product innovation.
  • Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in digital transformation and e-commerce solutions across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

ArchitectureDigital TransformationBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentPresalesSolution ArchitectureLeadershipNew Business DevelopmentMobile Applications

Other Skills

Adapting to disruptionAgentic AIAgile Project ManagementAndroidAndroid DevelopmentAngularJSArchitectural DesignAutomationB2B2CB2C e-commerceBuilding and overseeing the executive teamBusiness Decision MakingBusiness InsightsBusiness PlanningBusiness-to-Business (B2B)

About

As the Product Head and Chief Architect at Shyam Steel, with nearly two decades of experience in the software industry, I lead the strategic vision and development of multi-geography B2B2C e-commerce ecosystems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, we design innovative product roadmaps that align with market demands, ensuring business growth through new product development, lifecycle management, and effective go-to-market strategies. My expertise lies in business and product strategy, competitive benchmarking, and leveraging agile methodologies for product innovation. Passionate about digital transformation, I have a strong focus on mobility, low-code platforms, and analytics-driven solutions. Currently, my goal is to drive impactful market acquisition and revenue generation, enabling Shyam Steel to remain a leader in its industry through innovation and strategic decision-making. * Seasoned Sr. Solution Architect with ~19.5 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in Mobility, UI, Low Code (OutSystems, Pega, MS Power Platform), Backend/API, and GenAI solutions. * Leadership experience includes 2 years as Practice Head (Mobility & UI) and 8+ years as a Mobile Solution Architect for Fortune 500 clients. * Technical expertise spans 10 years in mobile app development, 5 years in UI leadership, 5 years in Backend/API architecture, and 2 years in GenAI presales architecture. * Recognized Presales Solution Architect expert, with 8+ years of experience driving successful proposals and RFPs across diverse technology stacks. * Digital Transformation expert, leading enterprise-wide modernization initiatives across Mobility, UI, Backend/API, Cloud, Azure Advisor, AWS Trusted Advisor and Low Code platforms. * Hands-on involvement in GenAI-based development, contributing to innovative AI-driven solutions and presales strategies. * Leading a 20+ architect & 200+ delivery team delivering enterprise-scale solutions in Digital & Analytics Transformation, covering QA, DevOps, Cloud, and more. * Track record of closing deals ranging from $1M to $100M, managing multi-vendor, multi-geography teams, and resolving critical performance issues. * Held key roles such as Practice Head, CoE Lead Architect, Program Lead, Transformation Lead, and Delivery Lead for large-scale, business-critical programs. * Customer-centric and innovation-driven, with a strong focus on aligning technology with business goals to drive measurable value.

Experience

20 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
10 mos
Current Experience

Npt solutions

Chief Technology Officer

Aug 2025Present · 10 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • Founded a pioneering HealthTech tourism ecosystem, integrating healthcare and travel for global patients.
  • Developed advanced medical solutions and wellness services, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.
  • Established strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and travel agencies, driving growth and innovation.
ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Software DevelopmentJavaAgentic AI+25

Paws pal connect

CEO & CTO

Aug 2025Present · 10 mos · On-site

  • Spearheaded the development of technology strategies and architectural solutions to align with business objectives at Paws Pal Connect.
  • Guided and upskilled teams to enhance technical capabilities and foster innovation.
  • Designed and executed migration strategies to ensure seamless transitions in technology infrastructure.
Deep LearningAgentic AIArchitectureArchitectural DesignB2B2CB2C e-commerce+53

Shyam steel india

AGM IT - eCommerce Retail

Jan 2025Aug 2025 · 7 mos · On-site

  • As the Product Lines & Product Portfolio - eCommerce Retail Manager at Shyam Steel, I lead the innovation and strategic direction of our product range, driving product development and market expansion to meet evolving industry demands.
  • Innovative Product & IT Head | Designing and Architecting Multi-Geography B2B2C Ecommerce Ecosystems | Specializing in Business Strategy, Revenue Generation, and Market Acquisition, and Revenue Generation with Strategic Thinker & Decision Maker
Technical LeadershipDigital TransformationAgentic AILarge Language Models (LLM)Global E-CommerceBusiness Strategy+24

Shyam steel apna ghar

Product Head & Chief Architect

Jan 2025Aug 2025 · 7 mos · Greater Kolkata Area · On-site

  • Leading the Apna Ghar eCommerce Product Lines & other Product Portfolio at Shyam Steel, I ensure our products meet market needs and drive the company's growth and success.
  • Defining Product Vision and Mission, Creating a Product Roadmap.
  • Product Strategy – Product Mix, Marketing Mix, Marketing Plan and Marketing Strategy, B2B vs. B2C Strategy for Products, Services and Platforms, Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking.
  • New Product Development – Stage Gate Process, Hardware vs. Digital Product Development, Do’s and Don’ts of NPD Process, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Lean and Agile Methods, Product Development Lifecycle, Non Digital Products Development.
  • Product Lifecycle & Product Line Decisions
  • Stages of the Product Lifecycle: Introduction, Growth, Maturity, and Decline
  • UI/UX for PM – Product Specifications and Features, Visual Design Elements
  • UI/UX for PM – User Experience (UX/UI) Design, Introduction to Software
  • Tools
  • UI/UX for PM – A/B Testing, Feedback Loop, Prototype Development for
  • Digital Products
  • Design Thinking – For Products, Services and Platforms
ECommerceGenAIAgentic AIGenerative AIInnovating with Google Cloud Artificial IntelligenceLead Generation+4

Hcl technologies

Sr Solution Architect - Digital & Analytics

May 2020Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Seasoned Sr. Solution Architect with ~19.5 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in Mobility, UI, Low Code (OutSystems, Pega, MS Power Platform), Backend/API, and GenAI solutions.
  • Leadership experience includes 2 years as Practice Head (Mobility & UI) and 8+ years as a Mobile Solution Architect for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Technical expertise spans 10 years in mobile app development, 5 years in UI leadership, 5 years in Backend/API architecture, and 2 years in GenAI presales architecture.
  • Proven presales success with 8+ years as a Solution Architect, leading multi-million dollar proposals and RFPs across Mobile, UI, Low Code, Backend/API, and GenAI domains.
  • Currently leading a 20+ architect and more than 200+ delivery engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions & multi million dollar project delivery in Digital & Analytics Transformation, covering QA, DevOps, Cloud, and more.
  • Track record of closing deals ranging from $1M to $100M, managing multi-vendor, multi-geography teams, and resolving critical performance issues.
  • Held key roles such as CoE Lead Architect, Program Lead, Transformation Lead, and Delivery Lead for large-scale, business-critical programs.
  • Customer-centric and innovation-driven, with a strong focus on aligning technology with business goals to drive measurable value.
Generative AIPresalesAgentic AIDeep LearningLarge Language Models (LLM)Enterprise Architecture+6

Nous infosystems

2 roles

Global Practice Head - Mobility & UI (Senior Technical Architect)

Oct 2019May 2020 · 7 mos

  • Managed a 10M+ account for team of ~200+ engineers for digital transformation as the Practice Head for Mobility, UI, and Backend at CoC
  • Led the Mobility and UI Practice, and provided end-to-end technical & architectural solutions for Mobile, Backend, and UI
  • Led and managed the managers from Mobility and UI Practices
  • For every RFP/Proposal, provided Architecture, Solutions, estimation, resource loading and reviewed
  • Collaborated with the Management/CxO team for GTM strategy, year planning, budgeting, and investment in innovative technologies and design thinking
  • Implemented best practices for continuous improvement in the CoC Practice
  • Worked closely with Sales, Presales, and Marketing teams on business strategy, campaigns, mailers, and POCs
  • Generated innovative ideas and collaborated with the team to achieve working POCs
  • Assisted CXOs and Business teams in business strategic initiatives
LeadershipPortfolio ManagementArchitecturePresalesSolution ArchitectureReact+4

Practice Head - Mobility & UI CoC at Nous Infosystems (Technical Architect)

Mar 2019May 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Managing 5M digital transformation account as a Practice Head - Mobility & UI CoC (IC+ Supervisory) in Nous Infosystems’ with total ~15 yrs. of total exp and taking care of entire Mobility & UI practice CoC and primary focusing on new business & end to end technical & architectural solutions for Mobile (Android, iOS, ReactNative, ionic4, Xamarin) & UI (user experience) along with Managing Mobility & UI Engineering team of ~150+ and responsible for complete distribution structure setup, Go to Market model, Customer management along with providing the technical solutions to GSS, BU
  • #Agenda - To lead the Mobility & UI CoC Practice with successful Product Architect, Design & Development and POC. As an Individual, I am responsible to lead & manage the entire engineering team (Development & Delivery) which are involved in the Design, Development & Prototype of the entire Mobile & UI application.
  • I am a well-versed & competent Tech lead with hands-on experience on Java/J2EE, MEAN, Data Science (ML, R, and Python), AWS, Azure Management, and Mobile design & development & having good Leadership, Business & communication skills.
  • My high-level of Responsibilities:
  •  To provide Technical architecture, designing, technical solutions to the CoC.
  •  Work with Management for year planning, budgeting, and investment on innovation and ideas on the latest innovative technologies, and design thinking.
  •  Driving with best practices approach to continuous improvement in CoC
  •  Closely working with Sales, Presales and Marketing team on business strategy for campaign, mailer, and POC
  •  Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
  •  Come up with innovative ideas and work with the team to achieve working POC’s.
Portfolio ManagementPresalesNew Business Development

Comicflix

Sr Technical Manager

Aug 2018Feb 2019 · 6 mos · Bangalore

  • ComicFlix: Funded Startup Company, working as Sr Technical Manager, taking care of entire engineering practice of #Flixpro Product & their Library, Sigterra & Fumetti Mobile App Development along with managing AWS/Azure for Image/Video Processing.
  • Managed Entire Engineering and Digital & Content Creation team.
  • Primary Role: Lead & managing entire engineering (Development, Delivery & Content) team with successful Product Architect, Design & Development to investment/Acquisition level
  • My high level Responsibilities:
  • Participate in full Web App (Fumetti & Library) & Mobile app road map planning, future release, life-cycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test and release to app store.
  • Work with Management teams on new product ideas, designs, prototypes and estimates.
  • Keep management up-to-date on current and upcoming features in relevant products and platforms, industry news.
  • Driving with best practices approach to continuously improve Comicflix products, processes, and tools.
  • Define, design and implement Web (MEAM & Java) & iOS & Android applications.
  • Work on bug fixing, improve application performance, drive team excellence and App releases.
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
  • Come up with innovative ideas and work with team to achieve working POC’s.
  • Technically doing coding in MEAN/J2EE, AngularJS, Mobile (Android/iOS), Python, R, ML, ML/AI based Image Processing, Delivery Management, Product Architect, Product Roadmap, Web/Mobile Architect, Engineering Manager, Data Analytics, Presales Architect.
Portfolio ManagementPresalesNew Business Development

Tarento technologies pvt ltd

Technical Lead (Presales)

Jul 2017Jul 2018 · 1 yr · Bangalore

  •  Lead Central Govt Product for Education, responsible to implement Govt of India project throughout the country. Requirement gathering from state and fill the gap between engineering and state, Estimation of Time & Effort, Team Planning, development, and end-to-end delivery, product management of Mobile app.
Portfolio ManagementPresalesNew Business Development

Capgemini

Senior Consultant

Jan 2017Jul 2017 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Portfolio ManagementPresalesNew Business Development

Daemon software

Solution Architect

Nov 2014Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

  • Worked as a first employee in Mobility Practice, let & build the practice and grown till 50 members within year.
  • Worked as Sr Consultant: Architect - Led the entire Mobility Practice. Provided the Mobility Solutions, guided the team from development to Delivery.
  • Worked as Management/technical leadership of large & medium-sized projects, Significant technical contribution to large projects, Management & technical leadership of large bids, pre-sales activities, Product Management & Architecture & digital transformation leadership
  • Managing account of USD 1M
  • Managing delivery teams and customer projects for Mobile Application Development and Leading the build, release management and deployments
  • Responsible for end to end project delivery including people and revenue.
  • Design & development of Product Prototype, SRS, HLD, LLD
  • Managing day-to-day project support
  • Consulting on operations and systems
  • Support project work assigned to a specific client
  • Involved in pre-sales. Managing new SOW and subscription renewals
  • Pre-sales activities
  • Product Management & Architecture
PresalesNew Business Development

Mphasis

Delivery Lead

Sep 2013Nov 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Working as a Delivery Lead, Analysis, Design, Architect, Coding, Build and Release Management, Documentation, Project Management, Playing Test lead role (Test Design & Reports, Test Defect logs, design & creatingTest plan)
  • Problem Solving
  • Managing People
Mobile ApplicationsTeam DevelopmentArchitecturePresalesNew Business Development

Keshima technologies pvt. ltd

Technical Lead

Nov 2012Sep 2013 · 10 mos · Bangalore

  • Roles & Responsibility -
  • Throughout the SDLC.
  • Client interaction
  • Analysis & Designing
  • Work distribution
  • Coding (Android)
  • Team & Project Management
  • Code review
  • Delivery
  • Testing
  • Business development
  • Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development, New idea implemented
PresalesNew Business Development

Symphony services

Software Engineer

Jan 2010Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore

  • Coding, maintaining the resources(Mangagment of devices), UI development in Android, and converting iPhone Apps to Android from scatch, doing Internationalization(French, Japan, German, Chinese) of product, preparing the Release Note, Demo Script,Build script, Installation guide. Working as a team member, installation, configuration of Exchange Server, Lotus Dominos, SMO.

Cdac

fpgdst

Jan 2008Jan 2009 · 1 yr

  • R&D

Prophecy technologies

Software Developer

Jun 2006Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Role : Documentation of project and coding the assign module through respective
  • tools and technologies Java, JSP, Servlet, Struts, HTML, IDE as Eclipse and web
  • server as Tomcat with database PostgreSQL in Windows and Linux environment.
  • TECHINICAL SKILL SUMMARY
  • Languages : Java
  • J2EE Technologies : Swing, JSP, Servlet, EJB 3.0, STRUTS 2.0
  • Web Servers : Tomcat 5.0
  • Open Source : Wordpress, Orange HRH, CATS

Shandilya technologies patna

Technical Trainer

Feb 2004Jan 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos · Patna Area, India

  • Provided training to IT/CS student and handled final year Projects.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

CTO/CIO Program — CxO

Apr 2025Dec 2025

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

eMDP [ Executive Management Development Program ]

Jan 2017Jan 2018

NIMS, New Delhi

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Project Management

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Indira Gandhi National Open University

MCA

Jan 2002Jan 2007

Karnataka State Open University

M. Tech. — IT

Jan 2010Jan 2011

NIIT

WCC — Computer Science

Jan 2000Jan 2001

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Data Analytics — Data Science

Udacity

RPA - Automation Anywhere — RPA

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