Software Engineering Manager | Backend & System Design Mentor | Ex-Deutsche Bank | Mastercard I’m Ashish Bajaj, a Software Engineering Manager with 11+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud (GCP), Kubernetes, and System Design. I’ve led critical initiatives including large-scale data migrations, digital workflow automation, and cloud-native application development in global enterprises like Mastercard and Deutsche Bank. I help software engineers and tech professionals with: Backend & System Design interview preparation Career growth planning (IC → Senior → Lead → Manager) Cloud & microservices architecture guidance Real-world problem solving and production best practices Whether you’re preparing for your next role, aiming for leadership, or seeking clarity in your career, I provide structured, actionable mentorship tailored to your goals.