Anup Kale
Summary
Software Engineering Leader with 14+ years' experience driving cross-functional teams (20–30 members) across development, QA, DevOps, and customer success. Proven track record in delivery management, process improvement, and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Uplight Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
- Led Engineering Excellence initiatives by aligning AutoGrid's engineering processes with Uplight's, transitioning release cycles from quarterly to a robust CI/CD model with on-demand deployments .
- Drove the shift from DevOps to Function-Specific Ownership (FSO) , establishing clearer accountability between Engineering and DevOps, resulting in improved collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Implemented organization-wide DORA metrics in partnership with engineering teams to measure deployment frequency and lead time. Established a feedback loop to drive continuous improvement and foster a data-informed engineering culture .
- Collaborated with engineering and quality leaders, and the architectural board , to define and operationalize engineering excellence metrics focused on agility, technical health, and quality—creating a recurring cadence for measurement and improvement.
- Engaged with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Product Management Office to reorganize engineering teams around redefined product capabilities, enhancing delivery focus and team effectiveness.
- Led the integration of AutoGrid's tech support functions into Uplight's systems , ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption. This unified customer experience aligned with strategic OKRs and reinforced platform consistency.
Senior Project Manager
Intelligentdx Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Established and scaled the India engineering team from the ground up—led hiring, onboarding, and implemented efficient development processes.
- Managed and mentored a 25+ member engineering team , driving the successful delivery of four key initiatives and improving overall team efficiency by 30% .
- Led multiple cross-functional teams (6–9 members each) across development, QA, onboarding, and product functions to execute and deliver MVPs and go-to-market solutions on time.
- Enhanced developer productivity by streamlining Git branching strategies and strengthening the CI/CD pipeline, reducing friction in deployment workflows.
- Partnered with product owners to identify and implement ease-of-use enhancements, resulting in a 10% improvement in client operational efficiency .
- Worked daily with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure all project milestones were met, scope was managed, and deliverables exceeded expectations.
- Collaborated with the CEO, CTO, and VP of IT to define OKRs, aligning team execution with broader business goals.
- Led Jira and Confluence administration , setting up a multi-project delivery structure and onboarding framework for engineering and product teams.
- Standardized code review and deployment processes , improving code quality and ensuring consistent, SLA-compliant deployments.
- Built a custom data migration tool to transition legacy system data into a modern, cloud-first PMS, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
Engineering Manager
ClearGlass Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Accelerated client onboarding by automating a previously manual process, reducing onboarding time from 1 day to just 30 minutes .
- Led multiple cross-functional teams of 4 members, driving strong collaboration and consistent delivery across engineering, product, and QA.
- Directed rapid MVP development through lean discovery and experimentation cycles—successfully transforming two product concepts into full-fledged product verticals .
- Monitored and maintained production systems , ensuring high availability and performance of customer-facing components and backend infrastructure.
- Optimized database performance by implementing materialized views and Common Table Expressions (CTEs), reducing API response time from 2 minutes to under 1 second .
Engineering Manager
Netcore Cloud Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Led a high-performing remote team of 15 engineers, fostering effective collaboration and consistent delivery in a distributed environment.
- Engineered and supported a highly available, event-driven architecture , ensuring scalability, resilience, and minimal downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts with remote development and product teams to deliver projects on time, within budget , and exceeding expectations.
- Upgraded the company's browser push notification system , migrating from Google Firebase SDK v3.x to v8.x , enhancing performance and compatibility.
- Monitored and maintained production infrastructure , ensuring system reliability, availability, and performance across key components.
- Reduced technical debt through systematic refactoring of legacy code while delivering new features aligned with business priorities.
- Established and championed engineering best practices , including a structured roadmap to eliminate technical debt and improve long-term maintainability.
- Improved team performance and morale by providing strong leadership, mentorship, and clear communication in a remote-first setup.
- Analyzed and resolved customer issues , contributing to improved SLA compliance and enhanced product experience.
Engineering Manager
Itexecutors Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 11.2020
- Oversaw end-to-end software engineering functions , including requirements analysis, project planning, conflict resolution, Scrum facilitation, and stakeholder management across marketing, sales, and customer success.
- Developed project roadmaps, backlogs, and business models , ensuring product alignment with business goals for both internal initiatives and external clients.
- Led software development and QA efforts , and provided hands-on training in PHP, Node.js, and front-end frameworks such as Angular and Vue.
- Actively contributed to development using PHP (CodeIgniter, CakePHP), Angular, and Ionic, supporting full-stack coding and debugging tasks.
- Managed and mentored technical teams , delivering continuous on-the-job training to improve efficiency and team performance.
Software Engineer
Xpanxion India Pvt Ltd.
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Sole PHP Developer in a large-scale engineering organization of ~200 software and QA engineers, providing unique expertise in PHP-based development.
- Contributed to requirement analysis and sprint planning , offering architectural recommendations to enhance system design and scalability.
- Worked within Agile frameworks , utilizing project management tools like JIRA and Rally for task tracking, backlog grooming, and sprint execution.
- Supported the definition of quality standards and automation strategies , improving code reliability and delivery efficiency.
- Engaged in client communication , managing expectations and aligning deliverables with business objectives.
- Provided PHP training and mentorship to cross-functional teams, helping build internal capability and knowledge sharing.
Software Engineer
Earth Solutions Pvt Ltd.
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Conducted requirement analysis and actively supported sprint planning , contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality features.
- Provided technical guidance to improve software architecture , ensuring scalability and maintainability of PHP-based applications.
- Assisted in defining quality benchmarks and implementing automation strategies to streamline testing and deployment processes.
- Acted as a liaison for client communication and expectation management , ensuring alignment between technical execution and business goals.
- Trained and mentored developers and cross-functional teams in PHP , fostering knowledge sharing and upskilling across the organization.
Customer Service Representative
Salmat
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Earned commendation from the client's CEO for consistently delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Excelled in expectation setting, conflict resolution , and translating customer requirements into effective solutions.
- Consistently met or exceeded KPI metrics , contributing to enhanced team performance, productivity , and client satisfaction.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (IT and Analytics) (Executive) -
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International University
Pune, MH01.2022
Masters in Information Technology - undefined
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC01.2008
Bachelor's in Engineering - Information Technology
Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and technology, Mumbai University
Vasai, MH01.2006
Skills
- Leadership & Project Management
- Agile Development
- Tools & Technologies
- Technical Expertise
- Collaboration & Communication
- Cross functional team builder
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership and direction
- Project coordination
- Recruitment and hiring
- Agile projects
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) - 1, Scrum.org
- PMP Certification, Currently pursuing
Locations
- Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, MH, 411004, India
- Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, 3122, Australia
- Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology, Vasai, MH, 401201, India
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Program Manager
Uplight Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Intelligentdx Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - 07.2024
Engineering Manager
ClearGlass Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 01.2023
Engineering Manager
Netcore Cloud Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - 02.2022
Engineering Manager
Itexecutors Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 11.2020
Software Engineer
Xpanxion India Pvt Ltd.
12.2012 - 11.2013
Software Engineer
Earth Solutions Pvt Ltd.
06.2011 - 12.2012
Customer Service Representative
Salmat
09.2009 - 04.2011
Masters in Information Technology - undefined
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor's in Engineering - Information Technology
Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and technology, Mumbai University
Masters in Business Administration (IT and Analytics) (Executive) -
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International University
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