Ankur Agarwal
Gurgaon
Summary
- Proven engineering leader with a track record of aligning technical strategy with organizational goals to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. Adept at leading diverse, high-performing teams through transformational change and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Strategic Vision & Leadership: Defined and executed clear engineering strategies aligned with business goals, driving cross-functional alignment and long-term scalability.
- Platform Optimization: Delivered a 40% faster time-to-market for new features and reduced bug resolution time by 90% by streamlining internal platforms and development processes.
- Agile Transformation: Successfully implemented Agile methodologies across multiple teams, enhancing collaboration and improving delivery timelines by 20%.
- People-Centric Leadership: Drove business growth and maintained low attrition by investing in talent development, personal engagement, and performance-driven culture.
- Resource & Budget Management: Led engineering budget planning and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Executive & Stakeholder Communication: Engaged regularly with VPs/SVPs of Engineering and Product to present strategic roadmaps, gain alignment, and secure buy-in for initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborated with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to champion platform adoption, drive promotions and appraisals, and align roadmaps with business priorities.
- Architecture & Technical Direction: Contributed to architectural decisions and defined scalable, high-performance technical solutions through active participation in technical reviews and design forums.
Engineering professional with proven track record in leading high-performance teams and driving innovative engineering solutions. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant project milestones. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on strategic planning and resource management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Cars24 Financial Services Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
- Led the development and ownership of multiple in-house platforms, including a 3rd party integration layer, streamlining all CARS24 application connections with external vendors and enabling a centralised billing system for efficient invoicing.
- Spearheaded personal finance technology innovations, including Business Rules Engine (BRE), partner recommendation system, and a configurable partner integration system, supporting semi-integrated and deeply integrated user journeys.
- Formulated Product-Market Fit (PMF) for the Assured Buyback Cover product, collaborating with the business center of excellence (COE) in the B2B landscape, driving product-market validation.
- Extended product offering to D2C by developing a DIY journey and integrating with multiple insurance partners, enabling new revenue streams and improving customer experience.
- Built and scaled the central lead management system for the NBFC technology team, driving the lead monetisation framework and supporting business growth.
- Managed the post-disbursal loan journey, including Loan Management and Collections, optimizing loan processing and repayment systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (product, business, and tech) to manage and deliver multiple high-impact initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business goals.
- Led a team of 30+ developers, including front-end (FE) and back-end (BE) engineers, senior developers, engineering managers, and senior engineering managers, ensuring high performance and professional development.
- Key Technologies & Skills: Platform Architecture, 3rd Party Integration, BRE, Lead Management Systems, Loan Management & Collections, B2B & D2C Integration, Cross-functional Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership & Development
Engineering Manager
Aresium
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Lead and manage a diverse team of 20+ developers, senior developers, technical and engineering leads, senior leads, principal engineers, and QA engineers, ensuring high-quality product delivery.
- Drive the strategic roadmap for product development, collaborating closely with Product Management (PM) and Technology Relationship Managers (TRM) to align business goals with technical solutions.
- Gather and analyse requirements from PM/TRM, translating them into scalable and effective technical designs that align with the product vision.
- Strategically plan resource allocation and team structure based on the project roadmap, optimizing delivery timelines and ensuring adequate support for each stage of development.
- Work cross-functionally with Product Groups, Technical Management, and TRM to prioritize requirements, balancing business needs with technical feasibility.
- Conduct peer code reviews, promoting best practices and maintaining code quality standards across the engineering team.
Engineering Manager
Airtel Africa
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Lead and manage a cross-functional team of 25+ professionals, including developers, senior developers, lead developers, Associate Engineering Manager (EM), Business Analysts (BA), and QA, ensuring seamless product development and delivery.
- Collaborate with Technical Program Managers (TPMS) to gather and translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical designs, aligned with the strategic product vision.
- Strategically plan and allocate resources based on the product roadmap, ensuring optimal team structure and capacity to meet delivery deadlines.
- Facilitate peer code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration and maintaining high code quality standards across the team.
- Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize the product backlog, aligning sprint goals with business objectives and ensuring timely delivery of features.
- Own and drive all Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with team goals.
- Design upcoming product features and present detailed architecture in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) for approval, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.
- Present platform progress and key project updates to the CIO during bi-weekly review calls, providing actionable insights and transparent status reports.
AVP
RBS
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Lead and manage a team of 15+ developers, senior developers, Business Analysts (BA), and QA, driving successful product development and timely delivery.
- Gather and translate business requirements into actionable system designs, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
- Lead design discussions and develop scalable architectures for new modules and system re-architecture to improve efficiency and maintainability.
- Oversee the complete development lifecycle, from design implementation to deployment, ensuring seamless transitions and quality outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to team members, resolving issues and optimizing Business As Usual (BAU) operations.
- Conduct peer code reviews to enforce coding standards, enhance code quality, and promote collaboration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and align the product backlog with business goals, ensuring value-driven sprint execution.
- Own and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives, driving continuous process improvement.
Senior Manager
Accenture
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Spearhead the development and implementation of end-to-end modules, ensuring alignment with both business requirements and technical standards for seamless product delivery.
- Engage with end users to gather insights, deliver comprehensive training, and ensure effective product adoption and usage.
- Manage and guide consultants within the team, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring project milestones are met on time and within scope.
- Drive the onboarding and integration of new team members, ensuring rapid ramp-up and alignment with project goals and team dynamics.
- Partner with stakeholders to thoroughly understand business requirements, converting them into actionable technical solutions and leading the development of new features.
Software Engineer
Pitney Bowes Software
10.2010 - 08.2013
- Worked as an IC software Engineer on Java Technology stack.
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Worked as an IC software Engineer.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
K.I.E.T
01.2008
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, Redis
- Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle 12C
- Tools & Technologies: Jenkins, Service Mesh (Istio), Splunk, TeamCity
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, DevOps
- Other: RESTful Services, Platform Architecture, Integration Solutions, Lead Management Systems
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer engagement
- Project scheduling
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Cars24 Financial Services Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Engineering Manager
Aresium
12.2021 - 02.2024
Engineering Manager
Airtel Africa
09.2020 - 11.2021
AVP
RBS
03.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Manager
Accenture
08.2013 - 08.2017
Software Engineer
Pitney Bowes Software
10.2010 - 08.2013
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
06.2009 - 09.2010
B.Tech - Information Technology
K.I.E.T
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