raghav agarwal
@raghavagarwal
Engineering leader with 18 years of experience in software development.
What I'm looking for
I am an Engineering Leader with 18 years of experience in delivering high-quality software solutions. My expertise lies in designing and architecting scalable, distributed, cloud-based microservices applications. I have a strong focus on quality and have successfully led teams in adopting agile methodologies and engineering best practices.
Throughout my career, I have mentored engineering managers and product teams, guiding them through complex product lifecycles. I am passionate about software craftsmanship and have conducted numerous workshops to share knowledge and improve engineering practices. My experience spans various industries, where I have played a pivotal role in transforming organizations through technology and agile practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AVP Technology
RIA Insurance
Aug 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Led design and architecture for a low code workflow automation platform, adopting agile methodologies and extreme programming practices. Created a culture of learning through code retreats and pair programming, while ensuring quality and stability of technology.
Engineering Consultant
Interview Ready
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)
Facilitated collaboration between stakeholders and engineering teams, mentoring in agile practices and defining development workflows to enhance code quality and feedback loops.
Engineering Consultant
Fiserv
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)
Mentored teams in adopting extreme programming practices and conducted workshops on clean code and design principles. Improved overall engineering practices through hands-on training.
Engineering Coach/Consultant
Xnsio
Jan 2017 - Mar 2022 (5 years 2 months)
Acted as a catalyst for engineering and product development goals, guiding teams in microservices architecture and agile methods. Conducted hands-on workshops and training sessions to enhance engineering practices.
Engineering Consultant
Reliance-Jio
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)
Mentored teams in transitioning to microservices architecture and implementing zero downtime deployments. Assisted in API contract publishing and automated testing.
Engineering Consultant
Games24x7
Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Guided teams in adopting agile methodologies and improving engineering practices, focusing on user stories and collaboration among stakeholders.
Engineering Consultant
JPMorgan Chase
May 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Assessed architecture and code quality, guiding teams in microservices and cloud adoption. Conducted workshops and established coding sessions to improve engineering practices.
Software Engineer
Directi
Aug 2008 - Jan 2017 (8 years 5 months)
Led the development of core messaging services and group messaging features, focusing on scalability and performance. Mentored team members in agile practices and code quality.
Software Engineer
Hewlett Packard Globalsoft
Aug 2007 - Mar 2008 (7 months)
Participated in training and development of web applications, assisting team members with technical challenges and contributing to project success.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Information and Communication Technology
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