Director of Engineering@H1 | ex-Goldman Sachs | ex-Oracle



Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India







Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
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Strategic, hands-on and results-oriented Engineering Leader with over 15+ years of experience driving innovation and leading high-performing teams across Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning domains. Proven ability to architect and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions in complex, fast-paced environments. Expertise in applying advanced technologies—such as Large Language Models (LLMs), distributed systems, and custom ML models—to improve data accuracy, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for building and mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and aligning engineering efforts with business strategy.
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Director of Engineering at H1, Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, • Leading engineering teams in data engineering, web data collection, and entity resolution to drive impactful technical initiatives. • Redesigned the data parsing and standardization layer, improving data accuracy with Large Language Models and custom ML models. • Initiated the development of AI-driven agents, automating data collection processes and significantly enhancing platform efficiency.
Senior Staff Engineer at H1, Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo, • Spearheaded the architectural transition from legacy databases to modern datalake pipelines, enhancing scalability. • Initiated a no-code web collection framework, focusing on modular components and LLM-powered extraction, reducing onboarding time. • Developed a high-performance entity resolution system, achieving a 10× reduction in operational costs through distributed algorithms.
Vice President at Goldman Sachs, Jul 2011 - Jul 2022 · 11 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led the design and development of a scalable rule engine for compliance surveillances, ensuring regulatory coverage. • Delivered a user-friendly platform that replaced hard-coded logic with a flexible UI driven rule builder, significantly reducing development and maintenance overhead. • Enhanced system scalability for global markets, preparing for projected volume growth across asset classes. • Introduced capabilities for scenario debugging and mock data testing, improving surveillance accuracy and developer productivity.
Associate Consultant at ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARE LIMITED, Aug 2006 - Apr 2010 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Contributed to the development of Flexcube, a core banking product, focusing on custom implementations for European financial institutions. • Delivered tailored modules in payments, securities, interest, and charges to meet client needs. • Designed and implemented the payment gateway integration, ensuring seamless Euro transaction processing.
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University