
Over 20 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and managing global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams, including the establishment of technology infrastructure. Build engineering stack in eCommerce, marketing automation , rapid site launch and customer data platform architecture. Broad experience in deploying and collaborating engineering teams Europe, US and India.
I love to work in various design paradigms like MVC, Multi-tier, Micro-services, Event-driven architecture stack. Hands-on with multiple programming/scripting languages/stacks like Java, Python , node.js & JavaScript.
Current Area of Focus
Designing systems to expand the platform capabilities of Cimpress / Vista to take it from only-print to being a full spectrum design partner for small and micro businesses across the globe !
What I strive for and continuously improve upon
I have four core working principles ingrained in my approach to technology leadership.
Research : Conceptualize & Build / Find applications which can provide strategic edge to organizations
Strategy : Budgeting / Building / Hiring Team and grooming managers
Execution : Build Product Portfolio that would compliment the technology stack
Support : Process Set-up and stabilization
EDUCATION
I have an MBA degree in Information Management from S.P.Jain and minor in Computer Science from University Institute of Engineering & Technology Kanpur.
ACTIVITIES
- Casual runner with typical distances of 21 , 10 & 5K . Multiple Runs over a course of many years !
- Helping my wife run her start-up initiative
- Supporting CSR activities in area of girl child development and education
CONSULTING ARCHITECT
- Working with start-up companies on non-profit basis to help them with product management & solution definition (example: https://www.cloudtailor.in/ )
SPEAKERSHIP & PUBLICATIONS
- Monolith 2 Microservices @ OSI Days 2016
- Rapid prototyping Under 30 minutes @ OSI Days 2015
- Application Monitoring & Log Management @ OSI Days 2014
- Choice of MVP – Evaluate Your Options
- Microservices-Enabling Faster and Agile Development
EXPERIENCE
Vice President Technology | Cimpress India
2021 –
Head of Software Development | Tesco
2020 – 2021
Senior Director Technology | Cimpress India
2017 – 2020
Head of Technology | Vistaprint India, A Cimpress Company
2012 – 2016
Head of Engineering | Anthelio Business Technologies
2010 – 2012
Software Development Manager | Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
2006 – 2008
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead | Computer Sciences Corporation
2003 – 2006
Assistant Systems Engineer | Tata Consultancy Services
2001 – 2003