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Sourav Sengupta

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Visionary Director of Software Engineering with 20+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and values strategic leadership in technology.

I am a visionary Director of Software Engineering with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale engineering teams in the Financial Services sector. My expertise lies in business decision automation, cloud-native transformations, and modernizing legacy systems to enhance agility and efficiency. I have successfully directed hybrid cloud initiatives, implementing GCP solutions that reduced downtime by 60% and optimized decision-making processes using advanced rules engines like IBM ODM and FICO Blaze.

Throughout my career, I have built and scaled high-performance teams, achieving a 40% reduction in time-to-market for critical solutions. My leadership philosophy centers on fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, which has resulted in a 30% increase in employee retention. I am passionate about leveraging technology to empower organizations, streamline operations, and deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Software Engineering

Current

PayPal Inc.

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Led a team of 40 members to deliver high-performance credit decisioning solutions for global consumer and business credit products. Directed hybrid cloud initiatives, modernizing legacy platforms into cloud-native solutions leveraging GCP, and implemented business rules engines to optimize credit decisioning workflows.

Leadership Cloud Native GCP Cross Functional Collaboration Microservices API Design

Technical Architect

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Jun 2006 - Mar 2012 (5 years 9 months)

Designed and delivered decision automation platforms for insurance, improving underwriting accuracy and processing times. Modernized legacy systems and integrated cloud-ready solutions while implementing modern development tools and best practices.

Agile Practices Software Development Automation Process Improvement Legacy System Modernization Team Leadership Technical Strategy

Business Rules Lead

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Dec 2005 - Jun 2006 (6 months)

Developed and standardized workflows for Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS), achieving improvements in cost and process efficiency. Delivered scalable solutions for heavily regulated industries, ensuring compliance with requirements.

Business Rules Business Process Compliance Workflow Management Technical Strategy Team Management Scalability Regulatory Compliance

Software Engineer

CMC Limited

Oct 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year)

Modernized legacy systems and automated manual processes for financial services applications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure software solutions, improving operational reliability.

Financial Services Software Development Cross Functional Collaboration Security Process Automation Team Collaboration Systems Technical Implementation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jiwaji University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

2000 -

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in software engineering principles, programming, and system design.