Headline

Technical Architect | Backend Engineering | Event-driven Systems | Python, Django, AWS

About

As a Technical Architect at GeeksforGeeks with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in backend systems, engineering management, and technical project leadership. My focus lies in architecting scalable, event-driven infrastructures that power global platforms, including coding contests and e-learning systems, serving millions of users worldwide. Proficient in technologies such as Python, Django, AWS, and system integration, I lead high-performing teams to develop revenue-critical platforms and user-centric solutions. • Programming & Backend: Python, Django, DRF, PHP, SQL, C++ (Basic) • Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure: AWS (S3, DynamoDB, SQS, Lambda), Redis, MongoDB, MySQL, Event-Driven Systems • Architecture & System Design: Distributed Systems, Microservices Architecture, Scalability, High-Concurrency Systems, REST API Design, Resilient Systems • Product & Platform Expertise: SaaS Platforms, B2B Systems, Multi-tenant Architecture, Subscription & Billing Systems • AI & Modern Tech: AI/ML Integrations (LLMs, Embeddings, RAG - Exposure), Backend for AI Systems • Leadership & Execution: Technical Leadership, Architecture Ownership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Code Reviews, Mentoring, Hiring

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

codex

gemini

opencode

claudecode

Work experience

Senior engineering manager at PrepLadder, Jun 2026 - Present · 4 mo, Bengaluru

Technical Architect at GeeksforGeeks, Apr 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Architected event-driven, resilient backend infrastructure serving millions of users globally, including high-traffic coding contests handling 100K concurrent participants and daily engagement features like Problem of the Day. ◦Engineered a resilient, HLS-based Video-on-Demand (VoD) system that reduced streaming latency and improved video engagement and retention at scale, serving over 1MAU. ◦Defined and executed technical roadmaps for revenue-critical and user-facing platforms including Job Portal, recruiter-driven assessment systems, and LMS, supporting products used by millions of users and contributing to core revenue streams. ◦Optimized learning workflows and page performance, improving course progress tracking and driving a 15% increase in course completion, directly impacting user engagement and retention. ◦Integrated Razorpay payment gateway to enable secure course purchases and monetization at scale. ◦Led a team of engineers, establishing structured technical leadership initiatives and mentoring programs that increased overall delivery velocity by 30%. ◦Tech stack: Python, Django, DRF, AWS (S3, DynamoDB, SQS, Lambda), Redis, MongoDB, MySQL Engineering Management | Team Leadership

Technical Lead at GeeksforGeeks, Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs, Owned technical execution for GFG Premium, Problem of the Day, contests, recurring events, rewards, job portal and courses.

Senior Software Developer at GeeksforGeeks, May 2020 - Mar 2021 · 11 mos, Worked on e-learning online courses portal(http://bit.ly/2Kuytr) - Integrated Razorpay payment gateway for secure online payment - Developed many features from scratch ranging from user enrollment to course completion. - Developed REST APIs using PHP SLIM and Django, DRF Technologies Used- Python, Django, Linux, PHP, HTML, CSS, Jquery, MySQL, AWS S3, S3 Glacier, Memcache, Kafka etc - Mentored junior developers and contributed to design discussions.

Member of Technical Staff at BlueStacks, Dec 2019 - May 2020 · 6 mos, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Senior Software Developer at GeeksforGeeks, Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

Software Developer at GeeksforGeeks, Mar 2018 - Jan 2019 · 11 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Software Engineer at Gemalto, Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 · 9 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Thales (previously Gemalto) Developed automation frameworks for encryption-based products using JUnit, AES, and HMAC standards, enhancing QA efficiency and reliability.

SE Intern at Gemalto, Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 · 5 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

SDE Intern at GeeksforGeeks, Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 · 2 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Computer Science, jaypee institute of information technology

Senior Secondary-ISC, Modern Academy, Lucknow