I’m an Engineering Manager at Adobe with 12+ years of experience building scalable backend and data systems across fintech and SaaS. I started my journey from a tier-3 college and a service-based company, so I understand what it takes to grow from non-traditional starting points into high-impact engineering roles. Over the years, I’ve developed deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and data platforms. More recently, I’ve been working hands-on with GenAI and ML applications, building RAG-based knowledge systems and real-time assistant pipelines. Beyond technical work, I’ve spent the last few years leading teams, owning roadmaps, driving cross-team execution, and mentoring engineers. I focus on practical problem-solving—whether it’s system design, scaling challenges, or navigating career growth in tech. On Topmate, I can help with backend engineering, system design, distributed systems, GenAI application design, engineering leadership, and also guide you if you're starting from a tier-3 college or a service-based background and aiming to break into top product companies.