Headline

Engineering Manager | Identity & Access Management | Distributed Systems · AWS · Node.js · Java· Kafka · Redis | Fintech · SaaS · CPaaS

About

I am an Engineering Leader with over 23 years of global experience in architecting, modernizing, and scaling enterprise SaaS platforms and distributed systems. My expertise lies in driving technology vision and engineering excellence, particularly in cloud-native applications and Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, resilient technology ecosystems that align with business objectives. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performing teams and driven digital transformation initiatives. I take pride in my ability to integrate innovative technologies, such as Generative AI and machine learning, to enhance development productivity and operational resilience. My hands-on experience in programming languages and frameworks, combined with my leadership skills, enables me to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Key achievements include architecting a multi-tenant IAM orchestration platform with 99.9% uptime and improving platform reliability by 70% through architectural redesign. I have also increased release velocity by 40% through CI/CD automation and have successfully delivered AI-driven solutions that enhance identity management for Fortune-class organizations

Location

India

AI stack

claude code

claude

codex

cursor

gemini

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Work experience

Engineering Manager – Platform Engineering & SaaS Orchestration at Aquera, Dec 2020 - Mar 2026 · 5 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, In my role as Engineering Manager, I lead the architecture and development of an enterprise-grade IAM orchestration platform that processes over 20,000 orchestration jobs daily. I have designed fault-tolerant distributed systems and built a universal IAM integration framework that supports over 100 enterprise identity sources. My focus on cloud-native architecture has enabled the delivery of highly scalable SaaS solutions while ensuring operational resilience and performance optimization. Achievements: I successfully improved platform reliability by 70% through architectural redesign and enhanced observability. Additionally, I increased release velocity by 40% through CI/CD automation and established coding standards that foster engineering excellence. My leadership has also resulted in the successful delivery of an AI-driven integration code generator that leverages AWS Bedrock

Technology Leader at Sinarmas Digital, Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As a Technology Leader, I architected the Nusantara telecom sales and distribution platform, which supports over 30 million subscribers. I designed a scalable microservices architecture and led a team of 15 engineers to deliver high-volume telecom platforms with zero-downtime requirements. My role involved defining API contracts and establishing architecture governance standards to ensure performance and security across digital initiatives. Achievements: I successfully transformed legacy systems into modern microservices, enhancing system performance and scalability. My leadership in the engineering team resulted in the successful delivery of complex telecom platforms that met stringent operational requirements.

Software Architect at KPIT, May 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, In my position as Software Architect, I was responsible for designing and implementing enterprise engineering platforms for global automotive OEMs. I delivered end-to-end architecture and development, ensuring robust security integration and quality engineering practices. My work involved leading both backend and frontend development efforts to support engineering productivity and collaboration. Achievements: I established a robust JUnit testing framework that significantly improved application reliability and maintainability. My contributions to enterprise application development have been instrumental in delivering high-quality solutions for automotive clients.

Technical Manager at Capgemini, Oct 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As a Technical Manager, I managed engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale Java-based products. I established architecture governance standards and led project delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives. My role involved mentoring teams and driving technical excellence across various projects. Achievements: I successfully managed large-scale engineering teams and improved delivery consistency through effective resource planning and stakeholder engagement. My leadership has fostered a culture of quality and innovation within the organization.

Development Supervisor at FIS, Dec 2011 - Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, In my role as Development Supervisor, I led the architecture and development of core banking solutions used by over 300 banking institutions. I built and scaled offshore engineering teams, implementing coding standards and testing frameworks to ensure high-quality deliverables. Achievements: I successfully delivered mission-critical banking modules in a highly regulated environment, significantly impacting business operations for numerous financial institutions. My focus on quality engineering practices has improved software maintainability and reliability

Education

Master of Technology - MTech, Energy Management, National institute of technology Calicut

Public links

github: https://github.com/rkparupudi