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Amit Avasthi

Senior Director - Product Engineering
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Senior Director of Engineering with a proven track record of 20+ years, excelling in stakeholder management and innovation. Expert in Product Development and Project Delivery, I drive high-performing teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, enhancing productivity and achieving significant cost savings through streamlined processes. Passionate about fostering collaboration and technical excellence. Balanced and focused tenures with Product Development and Delivery projects as well spanning across large MNCs to mid-size fast paced analytics firms.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Engineering

C5i
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed change effectively during periods of organizational restructuring or technology transitions to minimize impact on team performance and project success.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires to quickly bring them up to speed with company standards, tools, and methodologies.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, partners, customers, and executive leadership teams.
  • Worked closely with sales teams to develop customer-focused product offerings that directly addressed unique client needs while ensuring profitability goals were met or exceeded.

Director of Engineering

C5i
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
  • Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
  • Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.

Senior Manager -Product Development

C5i
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Manager - Product Engineering

C5i
01.2017 - 03.2020

Lead Engineer

C5i
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
  • Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing product lineups.
  • Achieved cost savings by streamlining workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and reducing material waste across various projects.

Technical Lead

Thomson Reuters
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.

Senior Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.

Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
  • Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
  • Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.

Associate Software Engineer

Perot Systems
12.2004 - 03.2006
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for clients.
  • Participated in sprint planning sessions by estimating task complexity and prioritizing work items.
  • Enhanced application performance through optimization of algorithms and data structures.
  • Developed well-organized training materials for end-users, enabling seamless adoption of new software features.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development

IP University
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Delhi University
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Technical Leadership

    Team Management

    Project & Delivery Management

    Product Development

    Architecture Reviews

    Security & Compliance

    Stakeholder Management

    Root Cause Analysis

    Cloud Computing

    Budgeting & Cost Control

Software

Datbricks

C#

Oracle 11g/9i

Visual Studio

Cloud Services

GenAI

TFS

Azure

AWS

DevOps

Timeline

Director of Engineering

C5i
01.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Manager -Product Development

C5i
01.2020 - 03.2022

Manager - Product Engineering

C5i
01.2017 - 03.2020

Senior Director of Engineering

C5i
08.2016 - Current

Lead Engineer

C5i
08.2016 - 03.2017

Technical Lead

Thomson Reuters
01.2013 - 09.2016

Senior Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
01.2010 - 01.2013

Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
01.2006 - 01.2010

Associate Software Engineer

Perot Systems
12.2004 - 03.2006

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development

IP University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Delhi University
04.2001 -

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