Sendil Nellaiyapen

Director of Engineering

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands15 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led greenfield initiatives at Uber, driving significant business results.
  • Built high-performing engineering teams and established strong team culture.
  • Expert in cloud-native applications and DevOps practices.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with strong leadership in cloud-native application development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementTeam BuildingWeb Application DevelopmentCloud Computing

Other Skills

Amazon EC2Amazon Web Services (AWS)AndroidAngularJSBack-End Web DevelopmentBackbone.jsBootstrapBusiness Development ConsultancyCSSCommunicationCore JavaCross-functional PartnershipsCustomer ValueDockerEngineering Leadership

About

Engineering Leader @ Uber

Experience

15 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Uber

4 roles

Engineering Manager II, Payment Selection

Promoted

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Leading a greenfield initiative in Payments Experience, building and scaling the Payment Selection org from the ground up. Established two teams (Capabilities & Experience) and now oversee 22 engineers and Engineering Managers.
  • Designed and implemented the team culture, operating model, and long-term technical vision, creating a resilient, high-performing organization.
  • Org-wide impact: Engineering lead for intern hiring (50+ hires in 2024), Bar Raiser trainer for EMEA (onboarded 40+ BRs), DE&I Impact Division lead, and engineering representative for major site-wide events and initiatives.
  • Notable business results:
  • Delivered projects driving 9-digit improvements to top-line metrics, including staged rollouts of Preselection and Payment Switcher across Rides, Eats, and Micromobility.
  • Leadership impact: Promoted multiple engineers & managers to the next level; built a culture of experimentation where teams consistently operate at 2x performance benchmarks.
Cross-functional PartnershipsCustomer ValueCommunicationProject ManagementTeam Building

Engineering Manager II, Wallet Home

Feb 2022Jan 2023 · 11 mos

  • Reduced team silos and set a clear vision and expectations for the team. This laid the groundwork for future success and alignment.
  • Supported 17 member full stack team (including Mobile, Web and Backend engineers)
  • Launched and continue to lead Tech Talks, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing to ensure all team members are aligned on key projects and initiatives.
  • Developed the team’s vision, broadening its focus to strategic initiatives like payment preferences and earnings comprehension, while ensuring strong alignment with overarching organizational goals.
  • Reorganized the team for operational excellence, streamlining processes through a confidential team plan that optimized workflows and improved efficiency.
  • Implemented a "no meetings" week, significantly boosting productivity by providing more uninterrupted focus time for the team.
  • Notable Launches:
  • Successfully launched Messages framework in the Wallet.
  • 2 digit improvement on the baseline metrics focusing on user comprehension and support.
  • In alignment with the company’s evolving goals and the strategic roadmap, I guided the decision to dissolve the team. This decision was based on careful analysis of resource allocation, business needs, and long-term objectives. By focusing on key organizational priorities, I ensured a smooth transition for the team members and successfully integrated critical functions into other areas, maximizing overall impact and operational efficiency.
Cross-functional PartnershipsCustomer ValueCommunicationProject ManagementTeam Building

Engineering Manager I, Web Payments Experience

Promoted

Sep 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • The team is responsible for all the web payment flows inside Uber (including onboarding, managing, checkout, etc.,).
  • Rebuilt and scaled the Web Payments team from 2 to 14 engineers, forming 4 sub-teams integrated into parent feature teams to enhance delivery and collaboration.
  • Streamlined the Front-end interview process at the AMS site, resulting in the successful recruitment of 3 senior engineers inside the site. Increased hiring velocity from 2 to 12 engineers for the Frontend and Full Stack teams across the AMS site.
  • Reprioritized the team roadmap amid high attrition, aligning goals with leadership and delivering a two-year plan that enabled independent execution without product management.
  • Organised and Led brainstorming and listening sessions, with outcomes widely recognized and applied beyond the team. Presented and gained leadership approval to split the Web team into feature teams, contributing to efficiency and focus.
  • Notable Launches:
  • Launched Guest Checkout flow
  • Reduced operational costs and saved thousands of hours annually by expanding web wallet to B2B users.
  • Improved development velocity and reduced costs by supporting new business lines on key platforms, driving substantial contribution from expanded user groups.
  • Migrated our entire web code base to TypeScript from Flow JS.
Cross-functional PartnershipsCustomer ValueCommunicationProject ManagementTeam Building

Senior Software Engineer, Web Payments

Sep 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • As the Tech Lead and Full Stack Developer on the Web Payments team, I drive the Web Wallet and Web Payments Experience across Uber.
  • Architected and delivered wallet.uber.com, which now supports five Lines of Business inside Uber.
  • Spearheaded the Fixit Week initiative for Web Payments, earning first prize in Amsterdam for delivering the most impactful results.
  • Serving as the Engineering Lead for the Tech Events Amsterdam initiative, representing Uber Amsterdam at key industry events.Member of Uber's global advocacy team, promoting engineering excellence beyond the company.
Customer ValueWeb Application Development

Xebialabs

Senior Full Stack Developer

Sep 2017Sep 2019 · 2 yrs · Hilversum, North Holland Province, Netherlands

  • Design and develop devops product.
Customer Value

Tata consultancy services

3 roles

Senior Technical Consultant

Dec 2015Sep 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of designing, architecting, and developing modern (polyglot) cloud-native applications. Rapid Application Development (RAD) expert with a focus on addressing market needs and innovating faster.
  • I created and automated robust DevOps systems (from the ground up) to ensure applications move from ideas to production much faster and better. I created and set up CI/CD infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD) with a major focus on automation, and chose the right tools for the right applications. This formed the foundation for us to fast-track 5 applications in 8 months.
  • I created and set up cloud architecture for a leading airline's IT division, setting up cloud best practices, and advising the company on ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • I structured a well-architected framework to ensure a highly scalable and productive IT environment that propels product development.
  • I delivered high-quality applications and built newer business opportunities for my company. I built the team from 1 engineer to a 38-member team.
  • During this time, I have worn many hats: Engineering Lead, Technical Consultant for the client, On-call for the products, Product Manager, and others.
Spring FrameworkCloud ComputingMySQLTeam BuildingBootstrapCore Java+13

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2013Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Designed, developed, and implemented Full Stack Web Applications that saved a few millions of dollars in operating cost and efficiency. Built three core airline applications from the ground up, including the application framework from scratch. Architected the entire solution and mentored 10 engineers. Active interviewer.
  • Highlights:
  • Built three core airline applications from the ground up, saving millions of dollars in operating cost and efficiency
  • Built the application framework from scratch and architected the entire solution
  • Set up the engineering best practices document for easier onboarding
  • Helped to address last minute changes in the design
  • Built the prototype and responsible for showcasing and getting approvals from the client
  • Active contributor to the pre-sales pitches for the company and been part of 4 successful tender wins.
  • Mentored 10 engineers and actively interviewed
Spring FrameworkjQueryJBoss Application ServerCore JavaCustomer ValueBack-End Web Development+5

Full Stack Engineer

Jan 2011Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • As a full-stack developer working for Singapore Airlines, I was responsible for building and maintaining the ticketing system that powered the world's leading airline. I have a proven track record of success in delivering high-impact projects, including:
  • Building the core booking flow: I designed and implemented the core booking flow for Singapore Airlines' ticketing system, which handled millions of transactions each year. My work resulted in a more efficient and user-friendly booking experience for customers.
  • Upgrading the end-to-end customer experience: I worked on many projects to improve the end-to-end customer experience of the ticketing system, such as developing a new flight search engine and improving the ticket purchase process. My work resulted in a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.
  • Migrating a legacy application into a newer interface: I led the migration of a legacy application into a newer interface, which resulted in increased aircraft operations performance and removed mundane manual processes.
jQueryCore JavaReact.jsCustomer ValueBackbone.jsJava+2

Open source

Open Source Developer

Nov 2015Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

  • JHipster: Team member since 2015. Developed new features and bug fixes for the JHipster generator. Kickstarted JHipster-Kotlin Blueprint.
  • Webpack: Team member since 2018. Contributed to the development of the Webpack core, plugins, CLI, and documentation.
  • Actively contributed to many other projects. Polyglot developer with experience in a variety of programming languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, and Rust.
  • Passionate about open source software and contributing to the community. Writes and Speaks about Open Source Projects.
Communication

Jhipster

Open Source Developer

Nov 2015Present · 10 yrs 7 mos · GitHub · Remote

Customer Value

Education

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Jan 2006Jan 2010

Nirmala Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram, India

Higher Secondary — Mathematics

Jan 2005Jan 2006

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