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title: "Chandan Gupta - Senior engineering manager in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Chandan Gupta, Technical Architect | Backend Engineering | Event-driven Systems | Python, Django, AWS based in Bengaluru. AI stack includes claude, codex, and gemini."
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# Chandan Gupta on Tal

## 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

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