An accomplished Engineering leader with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry with over 16+ years of experience in building successful software products and cloud services. Professional Summary - 17+ years of experience in product development, with hands-on expertise across both established enterprises and dynamic startups. 9+ years of experience in Microsoft Office 365 and the Search team, contributing to core innovations. 5 years of people management experience, leading and mentoring teams of 15+ . Proven technical leadership with a strong track record in mentoring, peer collaboration, and technical hiring. Strong academic background with patents and publications showcasing innovation and research contributions. Key Skills: 🔹 Programming & Development: Java, Data Structures, Algorithms, Spring, Microservices, REST, Cursor, GitLab duo for AI 🔹 Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Redis, ElasticSearch, Caching 🔹 Data & Streaming: Kafka, Pinot, Presto, NoSQL, RDS 🔹 Leadership & Strategy: People Management, Technical Leadership, Architecture, Agile Execution