Sunil Bansal

CTO

India28 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in technology leadership.
  • Expert in architecting high-performance payment systems.
  • Proven track record in scaling engineering organizations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on engineering leadership and platform architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Platform Architecture & ScalabilityMicroservices & Cloud EngineeringFintechTechnical LeadershipPlatform DevelopmentSolution ArchitectureEnterprise Platform DevelopmentSoftware Project ManagementCrm Platform DeliveryPlatform Engineering

Other Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementIncident Management & Operational ReadinessMicroservicesAI-Driven EngineeringEngineering Leadership & Team ManagementSystems DesignTeam Building in High-Pressure EnvironmentsInfrastructure Cost OptimizationData-Driven Decision MakingArchitectureJavaMySQLScrumBusiness IntelligenceCross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration

About

As a seasoned Technology and Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience, I have built my career by architecting and scaling high-performance platforms, leading enterprise-grade transformations and building resilient engineering organizations. My professional journey spans digital payments, enterprise SaaS, publishing and core banking, eCommerce, ERP where I’ve consistently delivered mission-critical systems through technical depth, strategic leadership and a culture of operational excellence. I specialize in building and scaling distributed systems, modernizing legacy platforms and leading large-scale engineering organizations. Whether it’s architecting real-time payment systems at Paytm, transforming IoT infrastructure or scaling multi-tenant SaaS solutions for healthcare and education, I thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and driving product innovation at scale. Throughout my career, I have successfully led engineering teams, delivered platforms that handle high volumes of transactions and scaled IoT device fleets. My expertise includes microservices architecture, cloud-native application development (AWS & Azure), GenAI-based SDLC transformation and end-to-end platform ownership. By embedding performance metrics and deeper observability, CI/CD pipelines and compliance frameworks such as PCI and P2PE, I’ve consistently improved system uptime, transaction success rates, system compliance, security and cost efficiency. Areas of Expertise: - Scalable Platform Architecture & Microservices Design - Cloud Engineering (AWS, Azure) & Infrastructure Optimization - Enterprise Product Development & Systems Modernization - GenAI Integration & Engineering Process Transformation - Real-Time Transaction Systems & System Latency Optimization - Agile Delivery, CI/CD & SDLC Automation - Engineering Leadership & Talent Development - Compliance, Security Frameworks & Audit Readiness From leading Paytm’s high-velocity Payments Platform to architecting multi-million-line enterprise applications for the US education and banking sectors, and delivering Quark products like QuarkXPress Server, my leadership combines technical vision with hands-on execution.

Experience

28 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs
Average Tenure
5 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Paytm

2 roles

Senior Vice President of Engineering

Promoted

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • As the Senior Vice President – Engineering at Paytm, I lead technology strategy and execution for the Payments Platform, overseeing engineering across POS systems, IoT Soundbox devices, closed-loop card networks and the EMI product stack. My focus is on scaling high-availability systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving innovation across a dynamic, high-transaction environment.
  • I manage cross-functional teams across backend, frontend, QA and certification, embedding agile practices and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and strengthen platform reliability. Collaborating with product, compliance and security functions, I align engineering initiatives with business goals while fostering a culture of performance, ownership and operational excellence.
  • Additionally, I have led the transformation of the IoT Soundbox ecosystem, driving system migrations, expanding device variants and integrating AI-led features including voice capabilities. I built the EMI platform from scratch, enabling seamless bank and brand integrations and managing the complete offer and transaction lifecycle across a large partner ecosystem.
  • My leadership emphasizes architectural optimization, infrastructure efficiency and engineering resilience. By strengthening observability, automating key systems and enhancing audit readiness, I continue to elevate Paytm’s digital payments platform while building high-impact teams capable of delivering consistent, scalable solutions
Product Lifecycle ManagementPlatform Architecture & ScalabilityIncident Management & Operational ReadinessMicroservicesAI-Driven EngineeringEngineering Leadership & Team Management+8

Vice President

Nov 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

FinTechProduct Lifecycle ManagementScrumBusiness IntelligenceTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration+5

Intersoft data labs

Chief Architect

Feb 2012Oct 2020 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

  • At Intersoft Data Labs, I started a new engineering center and built a high-performance engineering organization from scratch. I led enterprise architecture and engineering delivery for clients across banking, healthcare, education and retail—managing platform development and scaling technical operations. My role focused on driving product development, optimizing engineering processes and delivering strong enterprise technology outcomes across diverse business domains.
  • Directed the architecture and implementation of large-scale systems, including the Complio platform for the medical and education sectors, a customized ESB framework for U.S. credit unions and the Order Management and Fulfilment System for a major retail education provider. I established common development frameworks, enhanced system scalability and enabled long-term client engagements through consistent delivery and technical leadership.
  • In parallel, I led end-to-end development operations, integrating agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows and QA governance across projects. I mentored engineering talent, improved delivery structures and aligned technology functions with operational targets to ensure platform stability, client satisfaction and sustained business continuity.
Operational StabilityClient Delivery ManagementASP.NETData WarehousingEngineering Process OptimizationPlatform Development+17

Hcl technologies

Senior Techincal Architect

Jun 2011Jan 2012 · 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Provided architecture and solution design expertise within the Architecture and Design Center of Excellence, supporting high-impact international client projects across enterprise domains. Focused on translating complex technical requirements into scalable and efficient systems.
  • Design and optimization of EMI UK's Gprom system, driving improvements in system architecture and performance. I also formulated the architectural strategy for Dixon’s PDA application, streamlining operational processes and enhancing platform stability across shipment functions.
  • My role emphasized aligning solution architecture with business goals, ensuring delivery consistency and platform reliability. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve system efficiency and supported architectural governance to strengthen project execution quality.
ASP.NETDesign DocumentationOperational Process DesignSolution ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceTechnical Leadership+18

Dibon software solutions priv limited

Group Technical Manager

Jan 2009May 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

  • Driving enterprise platform development at Dibon Software Solutions, I led product architecture and engineering execution across multiple high-impact projects, managing a diverse team to deliver scalable and responsive technology solutions within fast-paced delivery environments.
  • Architecting large-scale platforms, I directed the development of CLT20.com for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, ensuring real-time scalability and operational readiness for global tournament coverage. I led the design and delivery of a multi-tenant ERP solution for a leasing client, embedding database row-level security and analytics to support secure, insight-driven decision-making. I also delivered mobile-first platforms for clients such as HSN, Mercedes, and MTV, enabling high-traffic content delivery across dynamic digital interfaces.
  • Focused on engineering velocity and delivery quality, I aligned architectural decisions with client objectives, ensured adherence to delivery timelines, and strengthened team performance through structured execution and solution-oriented development practices.
Mobile-First DevelopmentData WarehousingWeb Application DeliveryERP SystemsTechnical LeadershipReal-Time Web Platforms+10

Infosys

Senior Project Manager

Jan 2008Dec 2008 · 11 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

  • As Senior Project Manager at Infosys Limited, I led engineering delivery for CRM platforms supporting transformation initiatives for British Telecom. I managed cross-functional development efforts across release cycles, aligning platform enhancements with business-critical objectives.
  • Driving project execution, I strengthened delivery frameworks by aligning engineering activities with process maturity goals, enabling a transition from early-stage capability levels to a more structured and consistent delivery model. I ensured reliability across development, testing and rollout phases, maintaining stability and performance within a complex system landscape.
  • Focused on operational consistency and delivery optimization, I coordinated release planning, enforced execution standards and collaborated across engineering and business teams to support transformation efforts and long-term CRM platform evolution.
Software Project ManagementCRM Platform DeliveryTechnical LeadershipSDLC OversightProject ExecutionProject Reporting+4

Quark

3 roles

Senior Development Manager

Promoted

Jan 2006Dec 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • At Quark, I led the design and development of enterprise-scale publishing and content automation, eCommerce and analytics systems, managing delivery across QuarkXPress Server, QuarkCommerce and Mirim. I directed a multidisciplinary engineering team, overseeing product innovation, system architecture and global deployment support.
  • Focusing on extensible design, I led the development of QuarkXPress Server with server-side publishing capabilities, architected the Modifier XTension to enable XML-based document automation, and delivered high-performance modules for QuarkCommerce. I also developed a JavaScript-based framework for dynamic user interfaces, enhancing scalability across user-facing environments.
  • Committed to system performance and product reliability, I resolved complex stability and memory issues using advanced debugging tools, managed onsite implementations for customized deployments, and drove the evolution of Mirim, a multidimensional analytics platform designed to support enterprise planning and analysis.
Platform EngineeringPublishing Platform DesignTechnical LeadershipContent Automation SystemsUMLEnterprise Software Development+8

Tech Lead

Nov 2001Dec 2005 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Team LeadershipProduct InnovationJavaScript Framework DesignSystem ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationModule Development

Senior Engineer

Jun 1999Oct 2001 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Enterprise Analytics ToolsStability EnhancementDeployment ManagementOnsite ImplementationWeb Services

Ramco systems

Analyst Programmer

Sep 1997May 1999 · 1 yr 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • As an Analyst Programmer at Ramco Systems, I worked on the development and integration of ERP modules focused on inventory and warehouse management. My responsibilities involved enhancing enterprise processes through module-level improvements and technical collaboration with engineering teams.
  • I implemented feature enhancements in the Inventory Management Module using VC++ and SQL Server. I also integrated ERP transactions with the Swatch LVS warehouse system, streamlining data flow across systems and improving procedural accuracy across multiple modules.
  • In addition, I supported performance tuning and application-level optimization to improve system responsiveness. I contributed to strengthening the ERP product's core functionality by aligning development efforts with evolving enterprise needs and ensuring consistent deployment through structured coding practices.
Technical LeadershipIntegrationTechnical CollaborationSQL Servervc++

Education

Punjab Engineering College

B.E. — Electronics and Electrical Communication

Jan 1993Jan 1997

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