Rohit Agrawal

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 12 years of experience in startups and engineering.
  • Proven track record of mentoring future leaders.
  • Expert in user-centric product development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused engineering leader with a strong emphasis on user experience and team mentorship.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipTeam ManagementEngineering ManagementUser ExperienceProduct ManagementStart-up LeadershipEntrepreneurship

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)B2CBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CSSCapital ManagementCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Competitive AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign ReviewFront-end DevelopmentHTMLJavaScriptMarket Research

About

I'm a dedicated leader with over 12 years of experience in the dynamic world of startups and engineering. Throughout my journey, spanning more than 8 years, I've had the privilege of cultivating and guiding high-performing engineering teams across various scales. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to mentorship, witnessing the growth and success of my mentees firsthand. With a background in both technical expertise and business savvy, I've navigated the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship by founding my own startup. This journey has instilled in me a deep understanding of the pivotal roles that product quality, user experience (UX), and design play in driving sustainable growth and fostering user satisfaction. My leadership approach is centred around collaboration and a steadfast dedication to user-centric principles. I excel at translating innovative concepts into tangible products, from conception to realization. I am confident that my diverse skill set and extensive experience can be invaluable assets in helping the team to reach its objectives.

Experience

15 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 7 mos
Current Experience

Google

Software Engineering Manager

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Headout

Engineering Manager

Nov 2021 – Nov 2024 · 3 yrs · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Lead a 20+ person cross-functional engineering team at Headout, driving continuous growth in conversions and payments. Boost bug resolution through a custom Slack app I built. Implement best practices to optimize workflows and talent management, ensuring a high-performing team. Mentor direct reports, developing future leaders – two have already transitioned into leadership roles.
Engineering LeadershipProblem SolvingCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign ReviewAgile MethodologiesTeam Management+2

Tekion corp

Engineering Manager

Jan 2021 – Oct 2021 · 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Led a high-performing engineering team (80+) at Tekion, driving efficiency & innovation in the core Service module. Mentored interns, streamlined operations, and empowered engineers for peak productivity.
Engineering LeadershipEngineering ManagementMentoringOperational ExcellenceCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+2

Slintel, a 6sense company

Senior Product Manager

Sep 2020 – Jan 2021 · 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Built and launched Slintel Lead Finder, a freemium Chrome extension that empowers users to find contact information on LinkedIn. Designed the extension with a self-sustaining model targeting small businesses, fostering upsells to the core Slintel offering.
User ExperienceCompetitive AnalysisBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Agile MethodologiesProduct Management

Stayupbeat

Co-Founder

Jan 2020 – Sep 2020 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Co-founded a fitness startup with a MySmartPrice leader, leveraging e-commerce expertise. Built a cost-effective, mobile-first PWA (Progressive Web App) with Vue.js for rapid iteration and user testing. Owned all aspects of engineering & product development, from design to video streaming. Implemented live-like interactive fitness classes (Yoga & HIIT) for a unique value proposition. Led the creation of a high-quality production studio and brand strategy. Successfully pivoted to remote sessions in response to COVID-19 lockdown.
User ExperienceProblem SolvingStart-up LeadershipEntrepreneurshipMarket ResearchCapital Management+6

Mysmartprice.com

4 roles

Head of Engineering, Frontend

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Spearheaded product development across diverse ventures (Zariance, BonusApp, LookVine) driving significant growth. Built and led a high-performing frontend team, scaling user base to over 1 million weekly active users and revenue to over $30 million in gross merchandise value through efficient development and strategic A/B testing. Led product development for both web and mobile applications (including PWAs). Empowered my team by mentoring them for leadership roles and fostered a data-driven culture for UX optimization.
Engineering LeadershipProblem SolvingCapital ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign ReviewAgile Methodologies+2

Manager, Frontend Engineering & Design

Promoted

Mar 2015 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs

User ExperienceCapital ManagementDesign ReviewTeam ManagementB2C

Lead Engineer, Frontend

Promoted

Mar 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr

Team ManagementB2C

Frontend Engineer

Jul 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

B2C

Brainlogged

Web Development Intern

Mar 2011 – Aug 2011 · 5 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Techture technologies private limited

Founder

May 2010 – Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Education

Rajasthan Technical University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Computer Science

Sep 2008 – May 2012

Rohit Agrawal - CTO | Stackforce