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Ashish Yadav

Ashish Yadav

Engineering Manager
Noida

Summary

As an Engineering Manager, I offer extensive experience in team building, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

With 8 years in web development, I possess a strong grasp of web technologies. I'm a dedicated team player focused on achieving project goals swiftly and accurately. My work spans B2C and B2B domains, including Matrimony, Hospitality, and service-based industries. This experience equips me to navigate the challenges of a product-based environment, driving innovation and successful project outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Skills

Management and Collaboration: Team Management, Product Delivery, Stakeholder Management

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Work History

Engineering Manager

Info Edge (India) Limited
Noida
05.2023 - Current

As an Engineering Manager, I fulfilled various roles and responsibilities, including:

1. Stakeholder Management: Efficiently managed and engaged with stakeholders to ensure their expectations were met and their feedback was integrated into project processes.

2. Team Management: Led and mentored cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, innovation, and high-performance culture.

3. Cost Optimization: Successfully reduced Akamai CDN and Image Manager costs by 30% through careful configuration optimization.

4. Architectural Innovations: Created full-scale design and development architectures to transform individual mobile and desktop websites into a unified responsive platform. This initiative significantly decreased development efforts and expedited the time-to-market for crucial features.

5. Project Delivery Process: Implemented a robust project delivery process, proactively identifying potential challenges and ensuring the smooth execution of large-scale projects.

6. Traffic Optimization: Identified key optimizations to reduce external traffic on our servers, resulting in a remarkable decrease of over 100 million hits per month.

7. GitHub Pipelines: Established GitHub pipelines integrated with linting to prevent production code failures, enhancing code quality and reliability.

8. Individual Development Plans (IDPs): Crafted Individual Development Plans for team members, empowering them to excel in their respective modules and fostering personal and professional growth.

Tech Lead

Info Edge (India) Limited
Noida
04.2021 - 03.2023

I have effectively overseen a team of six members responsible for the administration of both desktop and mobile websites. This role encompasses the delivery of various technical and business projects while ensuring an impressive uptime of 99.98% for the modules under my purview.

1. Technology Migration and Efficiency: I proactively initiated the migration of our mobile website from older technology to React. In addition, I successfully designed an efficient build system that streamlines the development and deployment processes.

2. Optimized Webpages: To enhance user experience and reduce loading times, I modularized the entire membership module using NextJs. This approach led to the creation of highly optimized webpages.

3. SEO Enhancement: Leveraging Server Side Rendering, I developed crucial webpages with a strong focus on SEO. This effort significantly improved page scores and visibility.

4. Quality Assurance: I conducted rigorous reviews of component quality to ensure compliance with tolerances. Unacceptable products were identified and removed, ensuring a high standard of quality and reliability.

Lead Engineer

Info Edge (India) Limited
Noida
11.2018 - 04.2021

In my capacity as a Lead Engineer, I have undertaken a range of critical initiatives aimed at enhancing our web development operations and delivering significant improvements to our digital platforms. Key contributions are

1. Code Refinement and Modernization: I took the initiative to revise, modularize, and update legacy code bases within modules such as Homepage, Login, Registration, and Membership. These enhancements align our systems with modern development standards, reducing operating costs and significantly enhancing functionality.

2. AMP Page Implementation: Recognizing the importance of mobile performance, I introduced Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) for our community modules. This strategic implementation results in faster page loading times on mobile sites, enhancing user experiences.

3. Innovative Hangouts Feature: I played a pivotal role in the complete design and development of the Jeevansathi Hangouts Event. This feature empowers users to engage in real-time chats for specific durations on both mobile and desktop platforms, fostering user interaction and engagement.

My involvement as a Lead Engineer underscores a commitment to modernization, optimization, and innovation within the web development landscape, ultimately enhancing user experiences and overall system performance.

Senior Software Engineer

Metadesign solution
Gurgaon
01.2017 - 10.2018

During my tenure with MDS, I played a crucial role in assessing project requirements and specifications and subsequently crafting software applications that aligned with our clients' expectations. Here are two notable projects I contributed to:

File Explorer
- Purpose: This project involved the development of a file storage and synchronization service. It empowered our clients to securely store files on their servers, seamlessly synchronize files across various devices, and easily share files.
- Technology Stack: The technology stack for this endeavor included React, Material-UI Next, and ES6.
- Client: Bank of America

PDF Viewer
- Purpose: The PDF Viewer project served the purpose of enabling users to view and annotate PDF and HTML templates using Mozilla's Pdf.js technology.
- Technology Stack: The project utilized AngularJS and JavaScript to achieve its goals.
- Client: Citi Bank

My involvement in these projects at MDS showcased my ability to deliver software solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging a range of technologies and ensuring the successful fulfillment of project requirements.

UI Developer

Oyo Rooms
Gurgaon
05.2016 - 01.2017

During my tenure with OYO Rooms, I was actively involved in the enhancement and maintenance of the OYO Corporate Site, which can be accessed at https://www.oyorooms.com/business/. This platform is instrumental for more than 3,000 corporate clients, facilitating their bulk booking needs.

Role Overview: Front-End Developer

Technology Stack: The project made use of Ember.js and Handlebars for front-end development.

In this capacity, I oversaw the comprehensive journey of front-end development, from initial UI requirements to their precise implementation. This included providing accurate sizing estimates and meticulous task breakdowns to ensure the successful execution of the project.

Software Engineer

Magic Software
Noida
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Designed and implemented scalable applications Using Javascript and Angular JS

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

UPTU
Uttar Pradesh
07.2011 - 06.2015

Timeline

Engineering Manager

Info Edge (India) Limited
05.2023 - Current

Tech Lead

Info Edge (India) Limited
04.2021 - 03.2023

Lead Engineer

Info Edge (India) Limited
11.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Software Engineer

Metadesign solution
01.2017 - 10.2018

UI Developer

Oyo Rooms
05.2016 - 01.2017

Software Engineer

Magic Software
06.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

UPTU
07.2011 - 06.2015

Accomplishments

  • Continuous top performer, nominated for Infoedge Merit awards twice in a row.
  • Received awards and recognition for work in previous companies as well
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