About Me
I'm an Engineering Manager specializing in complex B2B eCommerce integrations and digital transformation projects. With over two decades of experience across transport, education, and e-commerce domains, I bring a unique combination of deep technical expertise in C# and integration architecture, strong customer-facing leadership, and strategic thinking about AI's impact on software engineering.
I believe in leveraging AI as an amplifier for experienced engineers rather than a replacement. My value lies not in writing code faster, but in translating business needs into architecture, managing complexity, maintaining customer relationships, and making judgment calls that AI cannot replicate.
Career Highlights
Professional Journey
Engineering Manager
CurrentCompatio | Aug 2025 - Present
- • Managing complex B2B eCommerce integrations for enterprise clients (Zurn/Elkay, SBP)
- • Architected 63+ interfaces across 12 plugin types for multi-platform integrations
- • Leading AI Commerce Gateway development and enterprise application framework
- • Direct customer engagement on technical implementations across Magento, Shopify, Optimizely
- • Actively leveraging AI tools (Claude, Copilot, Cursor) to amplify team productivity
Technical Program Manager
Experion Technologies | Oct 2021 - Aug 2025
- • Led engineering team of 100+ in developing a £200M digital asset management system for UK customer
- • Delivered 6 program increments, 100+ features, and 1000+ user stories over 18 months
- • Implemented custom scaled agile framework improving project efficiency and visibility
- • Handled AI transformation projects integrating OpenAI, Stability, and Hour One APIs
- • Received R&R and Spot Awards for exceptional project leadership (2023)
Associate Delivery Manager → Senior Technical Lead
RM Education Solutions | Nov 2013 - Oct 2021
- • Managed 3 product teams for RM Assessor3, serving Cambridge, IB, ACCA, SEC (5M+ students annually)
- • Developed AI-powered handwritten text recognition, reducing manual processing by 40%
- • Led modernization from .NET Silverlight to React JS, improving performance by 50%
- • Optimized backend services and database queries, reducing API response times by 30%
- • Turned around production support process and rebuilt customer confidence
Earlier Career
Technical Consultant & Senior Software Engineer
Alamy India | 2008 - 2013
Software Analyst
Verizon Data Services | 2005 - 2008
Core Strengths
Complex Integration Architecture
B2B eCommerce, product configuration systems, multi-platform integrations across Magento, Shopify, Optimizely, and custom .NET solutions.
Customer-Facing Leadership
Direct engagement with enterprise customers, translating technical requirements into actionable specifications and managing stakeholder expectations.
AI-Amplified Productivity
Actively experimenting with Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and leveraging AI for technical documentation and team productivity.
Engineering Management
Leading development and QA teams with focus on productivity, quality, and process innovation including tech debt tracking systems.
Technical Documentation
Creating detailed integration specs, architecture documentation, and comprehensive project deliverables across multiple formats.
Strategic Business Thinking
Understanding market positioning, competitive landscape, cost optimization, and proactively addressing AI disruption.
Technical Expertise
💻 Programming & Frameworks
☁️ Cloud & DevOps
🤖 AI/ML
🗄️ Databases
📋 Project Management
🛒 Platforms
Education
M.S. Software Systems
BITS Pilani, Rajasthan
2008 - 2010
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram
2001 - 2005
Achievements
R&R and Spot Awards
Experion Technologies - Exceptional project leadership
Best SQA Award
RM Education - Ensuring software quality
Top Performer Award
Alamy India IT - Outstanding contribution
Let's Connect
Interested in discussing technology, AI transformation, or potential collaborations? I'm always open to meaningful conversations.