Dharmesh Nagar
@dharmeshnagar
Engineering leader with 10+ years in back-end platform management.
What I'm looking for
I am an engineering leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling back-end platforms using Node.js and Java. For the past four years, I have successfully managed remote teams of 15-18 engineers across India and EMEA, focusing on shipping partner integrations and enhancing software delivery processes. My expertise in DORA metrics has led to significant improvements in deployment frequency and mean time to recovery (MTTR), achieving a 40% reduction in MTTR and tripling deployment frequency.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to coaching and mentoring engineers, helping them progress to engineering manager roles. I have a proven track record of negotiating project scopes with product teams to balance feature delivery with technical debt. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a customer-centric approach, ensuring that my teams not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineering Manager
GrowExx
May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Led 3 pods/18 engineers across India & EU, instituting quarterly career check-ins and buddy mentoring which decreased attrition by 18%. Re-engineered SDLC with branch protection and Sonar gates, reducing defect leakage to production by 35% and release lead-time by 60%.
Technical Project Manager
IndiaNIC Infotech Limited
Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Led 30-32 web and mobile engineers on concurrent client roadmaps, delivering 30+ complex web, mobile, and hybrid projects using Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. Introduced sprint goal tracking, increasing team velocity predictability by 24%.
Chief Technical Officer
Websquare IT
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Built the engineering organization from 0 to 25 professionals (FE, BE, QA, DevOps) and architected the company's technical roadmap and strategic planning. Engineered scalable product frameworks for rapid pivoting and growth, leading the creation of AI/ML-enriched products.
Senior Project Coordinator
Gujarat Technical University
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Directed over 500 students through their degree projects, ensuring timely completion and academic excellence. Spearheaded industry-relevant curriculum innovation and forged key industry partnerships for workshops and mentorship.
Assistant Project Manager
AUPP - Abroad Unified Pathway Program
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Led student projects aligning with global standards, notably in Australia, enhancing graduate employability. Cultivated diverse teams and integrated practical projects into the curriculum, ensuring technological relevance.
IT Faculty
C-DAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Evolved advanced computing curriculum, ensuring relevance and boosting student skills in software development, ML, and cloud computing. Contributed to cutting-edge R&D, leading to innovative projects and publications, and achieved high placement rates in top IT firms.
Team Lead
ByPeople Technologies
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Led PHP development, improving client processes and project efficiency through best practices. Pioneered innovative solutions, enhanced UI/UX, directed cloud initiatives, and drove revenue and client acquisition.
Senior PHP Developer
TOPS Technologies
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Led numerous PHP web development projects, enhancing the service portfolio and client satisfaction. Revitalized the training program, mentored junior developers, and introduced innovations that improved efficiency.
PHP Web Developer
Web Revolution
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Built a strong foundation in web development, excelled in PHP, and consistently surpassed client expectations. Provided essential post-launch support, ensuring optimal application performance and alignment with evolving business needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Swaminarayan Secondary School
SSC, General Studies
Completed secondary schooling with a focus on foundational subjects. Gained essential knowledge and skills for further academic pursuits.
Swaminarayan Higher Secondary School
HSC, General Studies
Completed higher secondary schooling, building upon foundational knowledge. Prepared for advanced studies and specialized fields.
Jetking Computer Institute
JCHNP, Hardware and Networking
Obtained certification as a Jetking Certified Hardware and Networking Professional. Developed expertise in computer hardware, networking principles, and system maintenance.
R B Institute of Management Studies
Bachelors in Computer Application, Computer Application
Pursued a Bachelor's degree focusing on computer applications. Gained comprehensive knowledge in software development, programming languages, and database management.
National Testing Agency
CMAT, Management
Participated in the Common Management Admission Test. Demonstrated aptitude in quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Blockchain
GitHub
SonarQube
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
NumPy
Pandas
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Hadoop
Shopify
Magento
Gmail
Node.js
Laravel
Next.js
Symfony
.NET
OpenCV
Vue.js
jQuery
JavaScript
HTML5
Java
CSS 3
PHP
Kotlin
Azure Machine Learning
TensorFlow
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Keras
NLTK
Prometheus
iOS
New Relic
Datadog
Firebase
WordPress
SQL
CodeIgniter
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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