CTO with 19+ years of experience | Built & Scaled Startups from Zero to Growth | Tech Strategy, Audits, Integration, Risk | FinTech | eComm | Real Estate | AI/AR/VR -- Ex-Byjus, Ola, Microsoft
As a technology leader with over 16 years of experience building and scaling high-impact products and teams, I am excited to express my interest in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position at [Company Name]. Having led engineering and product strategy across fast-growing startups and Fortune 500 firms, I bring a unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen—especially in solving technically challenging problems at scale and delivering exponential business growth. At Medlife, I led the technology organization through a phase of rapid transformation—scaling the team from 33 to 200+, integrating 3 acquired companies with zero post-merger tech issues, and driving 3.5x GMV growth while reducing operational costs by 40%. My ability to evaluate, architect, and execute complex initiatives has consistently translated into measurable impact, such as reducing release downtimes to zero and increasing team productivity by over 300%. Earlier, as the founder of Kasera Infocom, I built one of India's first certified High Frequency Trading platforms—recognized by NSE for innovation in a highly regulated industry—at a fraction (1/20th) of the standard industry cost. Whether it's leading the launch of Ola in new geographies, designing multi-tenant SaaS solutions for real estate (EstateVector), or proposing early SaaS models for Microsoft Office (precursor to Office 365), I have continuously demonstrated vision, execution, and results. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can bring my leadership, innovation, and technical rigor to your team. Thank you for considering my application.
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SUMMARY
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven systems, High-frequency low-latency systems
- Languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, SQL
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Monitoring
- Frameworks & Tools: React, Node.js, Django, Spring Boot, Kafka, Redis
- Practices: Agile, DevSecOps, Product-Market Fit, Cost Optimization, M&A Integration
- Domains: FinTech, PropTech, EdTech, HealthTech, eCommerce
CAREER HISTORY
Kasera Technologies – Founder | Bangalore & Gurgaon | Jul 2020 – Present
- Built and launched multiple ventures: EstateVector (PropTech CRM/ERP), Virtual Try-on (AR) for online cosmetic industry, Virtual Tour (VR) for Real Estate, EdTech platforms for post engineering skills development, and Warehouse Automation Solutions using ERP and IoT integrations.
- Designed and deployed EstateVector.com, an all-in-one SaaS platform integrating CRM, ERP, marketing automation, and AR/VR features for real estate developers.
- Provided C-level tech advisory, improving operational efficiencies, scaling product architectures, and guiding fractional CTO engagements.
Byju's – VP Engineering | Bangalore | Feb 2021 – Jun 2021
- Eliminated 2x development efforts across codebases, cutting dev and QA costs by 50%.
- Built strategic plans for post-acquisition integrations, security enhancements, and accounting system corrections.
Ola (ANI Technologies) – Director of Engineering, Supply | Bangalore | May 2019 – Jun 2020
- Managed development and QA for four countries; launched London market operations with new feature sets under tight timelines.
- Reduced revenue leakage by Rs 2 lakh/day; improved product quality by up to 180%.
- Proposed strategic tech initiatives (like Ola Maps) leading to long-term cost savings (90% API cost reduction roadmap).
Medlife – GM & Acting CTO | Bangalore | Dec 2017 – May 2019
- Scaled tech organization from 33 to 200+ employees.
- Led acquisition evaluation, integration, and launch of 3 companies with zero major tech issues.
- Drove 3.5x GMV growth and reduced operational costs by 40%, achieving zero downtime for 8+ months.
- Improved monthly feature release cycles from 7 to 73 releases without increasing defect density.
Kasera Infocom Pvt Ltd – Founder & CTO | Kolkata | Apr 2013 – Nov 2017
- Built certified HFT and auto-trading platforms approved by NSE, handling 2.4 lakh updates/sec at 1.8µs latency.
- Released predictive arbitrage algorithms far ahead of market maturity.
- Achieved zero penalties across client deployments (industry norm: Rs 10+ Cr losses in Year 1).
- Innovated defensive frameworks protecting end users and empowering developers.
Yahoo Software Development India – Technical Lead | Bangalore | Apr 2011 – Oct 2012
- Reduced data pipeline downtime from 48 hours to <10 minutes with 100x data volume increase.
- Led key backend systems for user engagement and science experimentation platforms.
Microsoft R&D Pvt Ltd – SDE II | Hyderabad | Jun 2005 – Mar 2011
- Designed and developed core components for Microsoft Office Mobile.
- Led Security V-Team growth from 2 to 15 members, cutting security defects drastically.
- Proposed the SaaS model for Microsoft Office (precursor to Office 365) three years before its adoption.
- Recipient of the Gold Star Award and 14+ internal innovation and leadership awards.
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur | 2002 – 2005
Specialization: Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
Kalyani University, West Bengal | 1998 – 2002
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Founded one of India's first 10 certified HFT companies with industry-first innovations.
- Drove >3.5x business growth and 300% team productivity improvements at Medlife.
- Seamlessly integrated 3 acquired companies with zero major post-merger tech issues.
- Proposed key tech initiatives like Ola Maps leading to strategic cost reductions.
- Pitched Office 365 SaaS model ahead of Microsoft’s official roadmap.
- Delivered zero downtime platforms under high-growth, high-pressure environments.
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana, India