Vikas Kumar — CEO

With over 10 years of diverse experience spanning small-scale startups like Policybazaar and Docprime to global enterprises such as OLX and major financial institutions like Freecharge (Axis Bank), I bring a unique blend of expertise in technology, people management, and solution architecture. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding robust security measures and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. My hands-on experience in leading teams through the entire project lifecycle, from inception to successful launch, has honed my ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results. My technical skill set is comprehensive, encompassing languages like Golang and Node.js, container orchestration with Kubernetes, database management with MongoDB, cloud computing on AWS, and search technologies like Elasticsearch. This breadth of knowledge has empowered me to architect robust solutions that meet both business objectives and regulatory requirements. Skilled in people management, I have successfully led teams to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality results. My experience in solution architecture enables me to design and implement scalable and efficient systems that drive business growth. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, providing me with a strong foundation in engineering principles and algorithms. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve real-world problems. Whether it's optimizing processes, enhancing user experiences, or driving business growth, I thrive on pushing boundaries and delivering impactful solutions. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue my journey at the intersection of technology and business, contributing to projects that make a difference and drive meaningful change.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with strong leadership in software development and solution architecture.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 10 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Solution Architecture
Project Management
Cloud Computing
Software Development

Career Highlights

Over 10 years of diverse experience in technology and management.
Expert in leading teams through complex project lifecycles.
Strong commitment to security and regulatory compliance.

Work Experience

Freecharge

Principal Engineer (3 yrs 1 mo)

Lead Backend Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)

OLX Group

Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 10 mos)

PolicyBazaar.com

Technical Lead (3 yrs 6 mos)

Nirvana Financial Solutions

Software Developer (11 mos)

Education

at Army Public School (APS)

Bachelor's degree at Vidya College of Engineering

Vikas Kumar

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of diverse experience in technology and management.
Expert in leading teams through complex project lifecycles.
Strong commitment to security and regulatory compliance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with strong leadership in software development and solution architecture.

Contact

vikas.kumar@freecharge.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Solution ArchitectureProject ManagementCloud ComputingSoftware Development

Other Skills

.NET FrameworkADO.NETASP.NETAWSAlgorithmsAmazon S3CC#C++Data StructuresDistributed SystemsDynatraceElasticsearchGitGo (Programming Language)

About

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

3 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Freecharge

2 roles

Principal Engineer

Promoted

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Remote

Leading the development and management of critical consumer-facing applications (credit card and bill pay services via Internet Banking (IB) and Mobile Banking (MB)) of AXIS Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring seamless and secure financial operations for millions of transactions per minute.
Leading and mentoring a team of around 15 developers.
Driving innovation and excellence through a collaborative team environment.
Engaging in strategic business discussions with the product team.
Focusing on product growth and enhancements to deliver exceptional value to customers.

LeadershipProject ManagementSolution ArchitectureSoftware Development Security

Lead Backend Engineer

Feb 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Spearheaded the development of fully digital customer onboarding journeys for Savings, Current accounts, and Credit Cards in collaboration with Axis Bank at FreeCharge.
Leveraged video KYC and online payment technologies to streamline the onboarding process, enabling completion within a rapid 15-minute timeframe from any location.
Provided leadership to a dedicated team of 6 members, overseeing their efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the digital onboarding journeys.
Demonstrated versatility by contributing to multiple other projects across the organization, leveraging expertise and insights to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency.

C#WPFMVVMLINQSoftware Development

Olx group

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

Developed a scalable and modular technology architecture for managing Inventory and Transactions at OLX Autos, including daily monitoring of applications using AWS and New Relic to optimize performance by identifying blockers and bottlenecks.
Led the migration of resources from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to Amazon Web Services (AWS), encompassing Elastic Search, pubsub, cloud storage, and cloud functions.
Implemented performance monitoring strategies to ensure optimal functioning of applications while leading a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire lifecycle of multiple projects and microservices.
Integrated CAR Management System (CMS) with SAP S4 HANA to facilitate the creation of financial models and streamline operations.

AWSNew RelicElasticsearchMicroservicesCloud ComputingSoftware Development

Policybazaar.com

Technical Lead

Jul 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

🚀 Leading Innovative Tech Solutions for Online Consultation via Chat & Video
CHAT APPLICATION:
Spearheaded the development of an in-house Chat Application, tailored from an open-source platform, to meet the unique needs of our business.
Implemented key business-centric features to enhance user experience and drive engagement.
Optimized the application to seamlessly accommodate a growing customer base.
Orchestrated the deployment and ongoing monitoring of the MeteorJs chat application on Linux servers.
Technologies Utilized: MeteorJs, NodeJs, MongoDB, Iron Router.
Chatbot Integration with In-house Chat and Dialogflow:
Pioneered the integration of Dialogflow, a conversational user experience platform, with our in-house chat application, empowering customers with a sophisticated Chatbot.
Strategically configured Dialogflow Chatbot Agent with precise intents and entities to execute complex business flows and provide monitored and directed assistance to customers.
Leveraged a Rule Engine as a middleware to dynamically apply rules based on customer responses and Dialogflow interactions, optimizing the Chatbot's performance and realism.

MeteorJsNodeJsMongoDBSoftware Development

Nirvana financial solutions

Software Developer

Aug 2015 – Jul 2016 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Designing and creating windows applications using Win Forms, WPF and Infragistics toolkit.
Implementing logical requirements and handling user inputs and output using C#, MVVM architectural style, Linq, and ADO.NET.
Performing root cause analysis of software problems.
Writing up detailed specifications and program codes.
Analyzing user needs and then developing appropriate software solutions.
Good debugging skills to enhance and maintain the existing system.

C#WPFADO.NETSoftware Development