Rajat Gupta

Engineering Manager
Kanpur, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience, specializing in leading, architecting, and delivering complex web and mobile applications. Proven in full-stack development and strategic program/product management, I build and scale high-performing cross-functional engineering teams, driving significant efficiency improvements (e.g., 50%). My expertise spans Cloud, Mobile, IoT, Generative AI, and Computer Vision systems, translating business requirements into impactful technical strategies.

Work

Thinksaga LLP
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Designated Partner / Engineering Manager

Summary

Directed development and maintenance of mobility management systems and web applications, architecting advanced AI agents, and optimizing project management for significant efficiency gains.

Highlights

Directed full-stack development and maintenance of complex mobility management systems and web applications using React, Angular, Node.js, Python, and Azure.

Architected and led development of advanced LLM-based AI agents, including Conversational AI (TTS, STT, WebRTC, virtual numbers) and Lead Generation (LLM fine-tuning, N8N, Google Maps).

Spearheaded front-end optimization (Tailwind CSS, responsive design) and database schema implementation (MongoDB, Postgres) for enhanced scalability.

Oversaw end-to-end SDLC for high-impact Android/iOS mobile applications, encompassing UI/UX and feature implementation.

Optimized Jira for agile project management, leading sprints and increasing team efficiency by 50%.

Developed and executed strategic project plans, managing budgets and resources for on-time, within-budget delivery.

Zeta Suits
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Technical Program Manager

Summary

Led cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical back-office applications for a SaaS fintech product, managing project schedules and stakeholder communication.

Highlights

Led cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical back-office applications for a SaaS fintech product.

Managed comprehensive project schedules, proactively identified risks, and developed mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.

Institutionalized scalable processes for scope, dependencies, and metrics, fostering collaboration and transparent stakeholder communication across business units.

Owned and maintained Jira dashboards to provide comprehensive visibility and streamline scrum processes.

Kibbcom India
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Deployment Manager / Engineering Manager

Summary

Exercised end-to-end ownership of cross-functional projects, leading a high-performing team of 27 to deliver complex mobile and web applications while reducing costs and time to market.

Highlights

Exercised end-to-end ownership for cross-functional projects, from product definition to meticulous execution, ensuring successful outcomes.

Led strategic initiatives that significantly reduced total cost and time to market for product launches.

Directed a high-performing team of 27 (20 developers, 2 designers, 5 QA) in concurrently delivering complex mobile and web applications.

Guided design and development of scalable mobile applications (Android/iOS), achieving over 10,000 downloads.

Managed project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring timely, within-budget delivery.

Accenture Digital
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Application Developer

Summary

Spearheaded design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level, high-availability web and mobile platforms, including innovative IoT solutions.

Highlights

Spearheaded design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level, high-availability web and mobile platforms.

Built robust, responsive front-end applications and developed hybrid applications for iOS/Android using Ionic, Cordova, and Angular.

Developed innovative IoT solutions, including real-time monitoring systems for industrial equipment.

Implemented secure authentication/authorization using Firebase and managed aggressive project schedules effectively.

Education

Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Technology and Management, U.P.T.U

B.Tech

Computer Science & Engineering

LNMIIT, Jaipur Campus

Certificate

Network Management

Awards

Top 30 Team Ranking in MANTHAN NATIONAL COMPETITION

Awarded By

IIM Ahmedabad

Achieved a top 30 team ranking in the national-level MANTHAN competition.

Top 10 Spot in Certificate in Network Management

Awarded By

LNMIIT, Jaipur Campus

Recognized for outstanding performance within the Certificate in Network Management course.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Optimization.

Project Methodologies

Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Backlog Management, Jira.

Programming Languages

Node.js, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.

Front-End

Angular, React, Next.js, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS.

Back-End

Node.js, Express.js, Python (FastAPI), Spring Boot, Django.

Databases

MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, Redis, Firebase Firestore.

Mobile

Ionic, React Native.

Cloud Platforms

Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS.

DevOps & Tools

Docker, Git, Jenkins.

Architectures

Microservices, Micro frontend, Distributed Systems, Scalable Systems.

Generative AI

LLM (Large Language Models), Fine-tuning, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), TTS (Text-to-Speech), STT (Speech-to-Text), N8N, Crewai.

Computer Vision

Face Recognition, Face Embedding, FaceNet, FFmpeg.

Data & Analytics

Power BI, Redash, Google Analytics, Google Maps.

Projects

Conversational AI Agent (Persona-based Phone Communication)

Summary

Advanced AI agent for persona-based phone communication, leveraging Generative AI, TTS, STT, and WebRTC for natural interactions.

Lead Generation Agent (AI-powered Internet Scraping)

Summary

Intelligent AI agent for internet scraping and relevant lead identification, automating market research to enhance sales.

Face Recognition Based Attendance and Video Tagging System

Summary

Robust computer vision system for automated attendance and video tagging, processing streams for individual identification and segment tagging.

Care for You (IoT-based Elderly Communication)

Summary

IoT-based mobile application for elderly communication via ixzeus device, enhancing connectivity and remote monitoring.

Vialumina (Fleet Management Solution)

Summary

Comprehensive fleet management solution connecting drivers, vehicles, owners, charging stations, and the electric grid.

Bomify (Project Estimation Tool)

Summary

Project estimation tool breaking down costs by task for effective budget management.

wiFido (IoT Smart Home Product)

Summary

IoT-based smart home product for controlling/monitoring homes and gadgets, providing real-time updates via smart sensors.

EVA App for Client CTEK (EV Charging Mobile App)

Summary

Mobile application for EVA wall charger, enabling EV charging usage viewing and schedule setting.

Connected Home Control (Energy Management Solution)

Summary

Connected Home solution for remote appliance control and real-time energy usage monitoring.