Headline

Engineering Executive | CXO Incubator 2025|Building AI Enabled SaaS platforms| Scaling Teams & Tech with Purpose

About

I build engineering organizations that scale — in systems, people, and purpose. With over two decades of experience across startups and global product companies, I’ve led teams through zero-to-one launches, AI platform innovation, and complex digital transformations — all rooted in one belief: great products are built when autonomy meets accountability. My leadership is anchored in five core values: Autonomy — I empower teams with clarity and ownership so they can lead fearlessly. Achievement — I set high bars and help teams reach them through focus, structure, and grit. Knowledge — I stay curious and continuously learn, from LangGraph-powered AI agents to cloud-native patterns. Trust — I build high-integrity cultures where feedback flows and collaboration thrives. Passion — I care deeply about the craft of engineering and the impact of what we build. My experience includes: ✔️ Leading 100+ member teams across India and US ✔️ Delivering AI-powered SaaS platforms ✔️ Architecting systems using event-driven, microservices, cloud-native, and API-first strategies ✔️ Driving platform modernization and org design during growth and scale ✔️ Building million dollar ARR products from scratch ✔️ Building Product Engineering Hubs from the grounds up I bring both startup hustle and scale-up depth — with a calm, strategic presence and a drive to create lasting impact. Let’s connect if you're building something bold and need a tech leader who leads with clarity, trust, and momentum.

Location

Greater Chennai Area

AI stack

anthropic apis

claude code

claude

langchain

langgraph

openai

Work experience

Senior Engineering Manager at FourKites, Inc., Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Head, Offshore Projects - R & D at KEY SOFTWARE, INC., Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, ● Built India Development Centre from grounds up ● Established Product and Services divisions ● Built & Delivered AI Powered Claims Adjudication system ● Architected and Delivered Electronic Health Record system

Senior Engineering Manager at FourKites, Inc., Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 · 9 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, ● Spearheaded concurrent development of 4 groundbreaking products from inception to launch, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and project management skills ● Orchestrated strategic collaborations with diverse stakeholders to align product and engineering roadmaps, ensuring cohesive vision and execution across multiple teams ● Successfully led the seamless integration of the company's first-ever acquisition, showcasing adaptability and change management expertise ● Drove rapid product development and go-to-market strategy, resulting in the delivery of a multi-million dollar Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) product line within an accelerated 6-month timeframe ● Leveraged agile methodologies and micro services architecture to optimize development processes and exceed performance targets

Engineering Manager at FourKites, Inc., Jan 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, ● Led and managed a diverse 20+ member engineering team (Development and QA), driving the creation of scalable applications for the Facilities Business Unit ● Architected and implemented robust microservices, prioritizing scalability and high availability to ensure optimal performance under varying loads ● Spearheaded technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, strategic technical planning, and forward-thinking architecture roadmap development ● Orchestrated application scaling initiatives, optimizing system performance to meet growing business demands and user expectations ● Cultivated a high-performing team culture through mentorship, personalized coaching, and structured career development programs ● Implemented and conducted comprehensive performance appraisals, aligning individual growth with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Senior Software Development Manager at MCA140 Software Solutions, Jun 2013 - Dec 2018 · 5 yrs 7 mos, Chennai Area, India, ● Established and led the India Development Team, demonstrating strong leadership and cross-cultural management skills ● Served as Lead Architect for multiple high-impact projects: - Mall140: Designed and developed the e-commerce website for MCA140 using Magento LAMP stack - Business Analytics Portal: Architected and implemented for Beyond the Rack - Netsuite Integrations: Spearheaded integration efforts at Sears ● Orchestrated management of multiple offshore development teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and project delivery ● Pioneered the design and development of a comprehensive Business Analytics Portal, enabling informed decision-making with data points ● Expertly analyzed and customized Netsuite to align with specific business requirements, showcasing deep understanding of ERP systems ● Successfully integrated Netsuite with various e-commerce vendors, enhancing operational efficiency and data flow ● Led Odoo implementation and customization projects, demonstrating versatility across multiple ERP platforms ● Spearheaded multiple Magento implementations and customizations, establishing expertise in e-commerce solutions ●Developed innovative solutions for scaling Magento to support high-traffic flash sale events, ensuring optimal performance under peak loads

Software Development Engineer at Amazon.com, Jun 2011 - May 2013 · 2 yrs, Greater Chennai Area, ● Spearheaded development and optimization of Wireless Settings and related components for Kindle Fire, enhancing user connectivity experience ● Architected and implemented robust Parental Controls and Device Controls for Kindle Fire, balancing user-friendliness with comprehensive security features ● Led the re-engineering of Android (Ice Cream Sandwich) Input Devices Architecture, significantly improving support for Bluetooth peripherals including keyboards and gamepads ● Demonstrated expertise in both Android Application Development and Framework Development, contributing to core system functionality and user-facing features ● Drove continuous improvement in software development processes, implementing best practices and innovative methodologies to boost team efficiency and product quality ● Collaborated cross-functionally with hardware teams, UX designers, and product managers to deliver seamless integration of software and hardware components ● Optimized performance and battery life for Kindle Fire devices through efficient code design and thorough testing procedures ● Contributed to the development of proprietary Amazon technologies, enhancing the unique feature set of Kindle Fire within the competitive tablet market

Project Manager at D. E. Shaw India Software Private Limited, Aug 2002 - May 2011 · 8 y 9 mo, Hyderabad

Education

MCA, Computer Science, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science, VHNSN College