Gaurav Taywade

• Reporting to CEO and Director of Operations
• Leading a diverse team of 260+ professionals in Product as well as technology areas such as C#, PHP, JS, WPF, C++, Media SDK, AI/ML
• Gstreamer, Video Analytics, HTML5, and IIS for security solutions, while also overseeing cross-functional collaboration with marketing teams to ensure cohesive product development and successful product launches
• Leveraging consumer insights and behavioral science as a Product leader to create delightful consumer product experiences
• Project scheduling and resource task allocation for various projects
• Wireframe, storyboard, and prototype development to ensure product design excellence
• Designing effective Go-to-market strategies for product launches
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify gaps and enhance product scope
• Serving as an Agile coach for multiple scrum teams within Cemtrex Inc
• Taking on the role of chief software architect to develop scalable infrastructures, including microservices and backends
• Finalizing technical architecture and implementing CI/CD pipelines for products based on WebRTC, Gstreamer, and other multimedia frameworks with deployment on AWS
• Guiding the team in implementing CI/CD pipelines for all VMS products
• I spearheaded the initiation and development of a pioneering Video Analytics product from scratch, assembling and leading a high-performing team of 40 engineers encompassing AI/ML specialists, Data Scientists, and Web Developers

• As a first employee in a startup called OAB Studios, played a key role in building the entire company, contributing to technical, HR, financial, and operational management
• Participated in technical discussions across multiple, global technology teams and promoted the best engineering practices within the team
• Worked on numerous projects involving voice recognition, client-server communication, XML parsing, the Core Motion Framework, Game Center's GameKit, database manipulation, ARKit, and other unique features
• Engineered multiple custom animations, transitions, and UI components
• Responsible for coding more than 8 projects in the initial 2 years
• Taken care of Design & implementation to production troubleshooting
• Provided novel solutions to technically challenging problems
• Contributed to advancing the team's design methodology and quality programming practices across the team
• Implemented SCRUM to support Agile Development & Continuous Delivery with the help of Project Management tools
• Helped set up web services on Amazon's AWS platform to support future business growth
• Responsible for estimation of new projects, including development and design hours
• Designed the core framework for the product with the best architecture principles complying with the company's Enterprise Architecture standards
• Conducted proof of concepts, validating the proposed solution meets the functional and non- functional requirements
• Led key solution design activities and guided the development team on key solution components
• Collaborated with Product Management & Product Development Leaders in developing the product and provided technical guidance for design and development
• Defined & drove the implementation of the long-term technology vision for the product & team
• Assisted in recruiting efforts for development as well as other teams in the Technology department
• Provided on-call support to the Marketing team, addressing technical queries of clients related to the product
• Initiated a new hardware (IoT) division and successfully completed 2 hardware projects
• Worked as an advisor with companies like Paid-Easy and Next, providing expert guidance and insights

• Designed and developed multiple applications that received recognition from Apple and were distributed through the Apple App Store, some of which were featured by Apple
• Served as Team Lead for a critical mobile domain project, leading a team of 20+ developers and Quality engineers
• Worked on various projects involving voice recognition, client-server communication, XML parsing, the Core Motion Framework, Game Center's GameKit, database manipulation, and other unique features
• Collaborated closely with GUI designers and developers to create an innovative social app
• Acted as the main point of contact for client communication, addressing all technical queries and understanding project requirements
• Played an integral role in the end-to-end project lifecycle for various enterprise clients, utilizing Agile development methodologies
• Reviewed and debugged code written by other developers within the team

As a dedicated Network Administrator and CCNA Instructor at Simsoft Technologies Amravati, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the company's network infrastructure while also shaping the future of aspiring IT professionals through CCNA instruction. During my tenure at Simsoft, I had the opportunity to be deployed to one of their customers for a duration of 11 months.

• Worked as an accomplished designer, specializing in 3D modeling and camera work. My journey began after completing an intensive 3D animation course at 3D Gurukul. Throughout my career, I had the privilege of contributing my creative talents to an array of projects, including collaborations with industry-leading brands like Vicco and Allout. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work on impactful political campaigns, using my design skills to convey powerful messages. My passion for creating compelling visuals has driven me to excel in fast-paced environments, delivering exceptional designs that leave a lasting impression on clients and consumers alike.