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Work History
Education
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STRENGTHS
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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ANKIT NAVALAKHA

ANKIT NAVALAKHA

Hyderabad

Summary

Engineering leader with proven track record in guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects efficiently. Skilled in project management, software development, and systems engineering, ensuring alignment with business goals. Strong focus on fostering collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to achieving high standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft
08.2024 - Current
  • Hired and Built 10 member team to build a new product for networking.
  • Achieved industry-leading customer satisfaction scores, improving by 25% by refining project management practices.
  • Provided technical leadership, mentoring a development team, and led code reviews and development guidelines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design high-level and low-level product solutions.
  • Analyzed and resolved technical queries, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Partnered with product management to analyze requirements and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Implemented best practices in system management, significantly improving performance
  • Reduced production costs with innovative design strategies and resource optimization techniques.
  • Developed high-performing engineering teams by recruiting top talent and fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Championed sustainability efforts within the company's engineering practices, reducing environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Introduced advanced technologies to optimize engineering capabilities, staying ahead of competitors in the market.
  • Technologies Used : Python, Agentic AI, React Js, C #, Azure foundry, Azure

Senior Engineering Manager

Walmart
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Modernized 20 applications from legacy to next-gen tech, incorporating Java, Node JS, Python, and other technologies.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Oversaw 10-strong team of engineering personnel.
  • Established performance metrics for monitoring team progress towards key objectives, driving accountability and transparency among team members.
  • Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging innovation and creative problem solving.
  • Technologies Used: Java, Node JS, Python, React Native, React.js, Microservices, SQL & NOSQL, Go Lang, Graph QL, PostgreSQL, GCP, Azure, WCNP

Engineering Manager

ADP India Private Limited
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Designing the product solution by providing HLD & LLD details.
  • Estimated solutions and architectures, managing development and operations.
  • Technologies Used: Node JS, Go Lang, Java, React, Microservices, NO SQL, Data Structure & Algorithm, Docker, Kubernetes, KAFKA, Kinesis, Redis, AWS

Lead Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Expert Technical Lead with a proven capacity to design, develop, and unit test Java applications, ensuring high-quality software solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership in overseeing a team of four, effectively coordinating tasks and team collaboration.
  • Technologies Used: Java, Multithreading, Data Structure & Algorithm, Oracle

Senior Software Engineer

Infosys Technology Limited
02.2011 - 05.2015
  • Implemented multiple Ebanking solution for different vendors
  • Had an onsite experience to have direct customer interaction.
  • Technologies Used: Java, Multithreading, Data Structure & Algorithm, Oracle

Education

B.E - Computer Science

CITM
01.2010

Skills

  • Java
  • Nodejs
  • Python
  • React Js
  • Microservices architecture

  • KAFKA Expertise
  • SQL & NOSQL
  • AI & ML
  • System architecture

STRENGTHS

  • Go Getter
  • Result Driven
  • Innovation & Strategic Thinking

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Top Employer award for the engineering division
  • Enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction by 30%.

Timeline

Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft
08.2024 - Current

Senior Engineering Manager

Walmart
07.2022 - 08.2024

Engineering Manager

ADP India Private Limited
07.2018 - 07.2022

Lead Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
06.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Infosys Technology Limited
02.2011 - 05.2015

B.E - Computer Science

CITM
ANKIT NAVALAKHA