Rakesh Thakur — Engineering Manager
Currently serving as an Engineering Manager at GoKwik with over 12 years of experience in system design, distributed system, and people management. I specialize in building robust, scalable platforms and leading the adoption of microservice and event-driven architectures that support sustainable business growth. Passionate about leading high-performing, cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. My work focuses on aligning engineering strategy with business goals, improving operational efficiency, and delivering reliable, high-impact solutions at scale. My expertise includes distributed system and SaaS architecture design, modernizing legacy systems, and driving large-scale transformations from monoliths to service-oriented platforms. I also bring strong experience in agile delivery, hiring and mentoring engineers, and collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on scalable architecture and microservices.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 12 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Microservices
- Systems Design
- Scalable Architecture
- Web Services
- Web Scraping
Career Highlights
- Over 12 years of experience in system design and people management.
- Expert in building scalable platforms and microservice architectures.
- Proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams.
Work Experience
GoKwik
Engineering Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Darwinbox
Engineering Manager (10 mos)
Engineering Manager (3 mos)
Times Internet
Technical Lead (1 yr 5 mos)
Technical Lead (3 yrs 9 mos)
Technical Lead (5 mos)
Senior Software Engineering (5 mos)
Senior Software Engineer (5 mos)
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Senior Software Programmer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Software Programmer (1 yr 1 mo)
IIC Research Lab
Software Programmer (1 yr 6 mos)
Liqvid eLearning Services Pvt Ltd
e-Tutor (8 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Institute of Informatics & Communication, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Science - BS at Delhi University