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Vikas Binani

@vikasbinani

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Experienced engineering leader with a focus on team growth and innovation.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that challenges me and allows for continuous learning, with a focus on innovation and team development.

With over 19 years of experience in architecting and building large-scale systems, I have honed my skills in leading cross-functional teams across various engineering verticals, including Backend, Frontend, DevOps, QA, Data Engineering, and AI/ML. My journey has been marked by a commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture, where I prioritize mentorship, accountability, and continuous learning.

At DotPe, I successfully scaled the engineering team from 10 to approximately 90 engineers, implementing best practices that improved system performance by 10x and reduced cloud costs by over 50%. My role involved not just technical leadership but also strategic collaboration with founders and stakeholders to align engineering goals with business objectives. I have a proven track record of delivering impactful projects, such as re-architecting data platforms and building machine learning products that drive significant business value.

Throughout my career, I have embraced the challenge of unlearning and relearning new technical skills, which has enabled me to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and am eager to contribute my expertise to an organization that values innovation and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VP – Engineering

DotPe

Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Led engineering for four products at DotPe, growing the team from 10 to ~90 engineers. Fostered a data-driven culture, improved system performance by ~10x, and reduced cloud costs by over 50%. Developed a modern data lake and implemented essential processes for production systems.

Team Building Agile System Design DevOps Data Engineering Microservices Data Lake Performance Optimization Leadership

AVP – Engineering

Paytm

Jul 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Re-architected the data platform and built a click-stream analytics platform at Paytm, significantly improving data ingestion and processing times. Developed multiple ML products, enhancing analytics capabilities and operational efficiency.

Data Platform Machine Learning Data Ingestion Data Processing Analytics Leadership

AVP – Engineering

Shopclues

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Scaled product creation and updates significantly at Shopclues. Implemented intelligent search algorithms and re-architected platforms to improve conversion rates and user experience.

Scaling Algorithms Microservices Performance Optimization User Experience Team Leadership Data Analysis Software Development

AVP – Technology

Policy Bazaar

Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years)

Re-architected CRM systems and built an allocation engine to enhance lead management and agent efficiency at Policy Bazaar. Improved customer service and conversion rates through innovative solutions.

CRM Re Architecture Machine Learning Lead Management Statistical Modeling Conversion Rate Optimization System Design Team Collaboration Data Analysis Software Development

Sr. Technical Lead

RSG Media Systems

Sep 2006 - Jul 2014 (7 years 10 months)

Developed products for broadcast ad sales and cross-platform reporting at RSG Media Systems, contributing significantly to revenue generation through innovative forecasting and pricing models.

Product Development Ad Sales Forecast Modelling Revenue Cross Platform Reporting Algorithm Development Data Analysis Software Engineering Team Leadership System Design

Consultant

Calance Softwares Private Limited

Jul 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Developed an online clinical consultation product at Calance, focusing on electronic health records and appointment scheduling, enhancing healthcare accessibility.

Product Development Healthcare Technology Electronic Health Records Scheduling Software Engineering User Experience System Design Team Collaboration Agile Methodologies Client Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Bachelor of Technology, Engineering

2001 - 2005

Studied at IIT Delhi, focusing on engineering principles and practices, which laid the foundation for a successful career in technology and engineering management.