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title: "Mayank Patel - Lead Software Engineer (AVP Tech) in Bengaluru | Tal"
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# Mayank Patel on Tal

## Headline

Engineering at Giva \| Ex OLA \| IIT Guwahati

## About

Lead Software Engineer: turning ideas into scalable products and building systems that let you sleep at night\. I architect, design, and deliver backend systems that are fast, fault\-tolerant, and secure, leveraging the right tools and technologies\. My work includes deep\-dive discussions, code reviews, and mentoring while continuously learning\. IIT Guwahati B\.Tech alum \(EEE\) with a strong foundation in DSA, system design, and practical problem\-solving\. Outside work, you’ll find me exploring new technologies, playing cricket, or recharging on trekking trails\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

claude code

claude

cursor

## Work experience

Lead Software Engineer \(AVP Tech\) at GIVA, Dec 2025 \- Present · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

SDE III \(Team Lead\) at Ola, Jul 2024 \- Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led the architecture, technical design, and end\-to\-end delivery of the Personal Loan platform at Ola\. • Mentored a team of engineers, facilitating architecture reviews and ensuring successful technical delivery\. • Honoured as Most Valuable Performer \(MVP\)\.

SDE II at Ola, Apr 2022 \- Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Drove the onboarding of over 5 NBFC partners for the EV Financing Marketplace, facilitating 20K\+ two\-wheeler loans monthly\. • Contributed to the development of the Asset Financing Marketplace platform, enhancing scalable financing workflows\. • Collaborated with cross\-functional teams to improve user experience and streamline financing processes\. • Recognised as Most Valuable Performer \(MVP\) for outstanding contributions to the team\.

SDE I at Ola, Sep 2020 \- Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Designed and built the Bharat Bill Payment System \(BBPS\) platform from the ground up\. • Enhanced platform performance by reducing API latency and resolving memory leaks\.

Welfare secretary at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Jun 2018 \- May 2019 · 1 yr, Umiam Hostel

## Education

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Shiv Jyoti Sr Sec School, Kota

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