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Harshal Desai

Mumbai

Summary

Over 14 years of experience in Software Development, DevOps, and Management, with a strong focus on Cloud-based solutions for over 7 years. Proven track record in startup and mid-size environments, contributing to product development from inception to growth stages. Recognized as a resourceful, excelling in strategic planning, risk management, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability in communication and problem-solving, driving successful project outcomes and operational enhancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP- Engineering

Flexiloans
06.2025 - Current

Engineering Manager

Flexiloans
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Developed co-lending platform for 5 vendors which bring 150cr business.
  • Managing the entire Cloud cost management, where I lead a successful execution plan of $25k saving monthly.
  • Working with the Product Team, Business Team and Founders for new enhancements/improvements, sprint planning and discussion.
  • Mentor and guide the Development, DBA and DevOps team and contribute in profitability by improving process and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Received “Outstanding” performance remark in 2 consecutive years.
  • Project: Supply Chain Finance, Co-lending, 15+ Partner Integrations
  • Stack: Nodejs, Angular, Redis, MongoDB, MySql, AWS, K8s, Datadog
  • Team Size: 15+

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Developed video kyc system from scratch using WebRTC technology with DevOps.
  • Managing the entire Media module with development and deployment cycle.
  • Working with the Product Team for new enhancements, sprint planning and discussion.
  • Discussion and reporting of development to CTO.
  • Client: IDfy
  • Description: Video kyc app
  • Stack: Python, Golang, JavaScript, WebRTC, Janus, Docker, Kubernetes, Devops + GitOps, YouTrack, Elixir
  • Team Size: 35+

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: https://meytier.com/
  • Developed a responsive web site from scratch. Worked as a full stack developer and Team lead.
  • Implement DevOps for quick deployment and integration using AWS CodePipeline, Gitlab, Docker.
  • Project planning and requirement discussion. Plan and manage sprint work with a team using JIRA. Conduct weekend showcases to present developed modules to clients.
  • Https://meytier.com/
  • Client: Meytier Inc. (USA)
  • Description: Job portal web site
  • Stack: Angular 7, Mongo Db, AWS, DevOps, Microservice architecture with node js
  • Team Size: 7

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Developed Alexa voice games apps from scratch. Live on “amazon.com”.
  • Developed bash script file for testing Automation to reduce testing efforts and time. Also helped a lot for quick delivery.
  • Discussion with clients regularly on project planning and requirements.
  • Client: Voice Games (USA)
  • Description: Alexa Voice Apps
  • Stack: Alexa, AWS (Lambda, API gateway, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch) Serverless architecture
  • Team Size: 3

Software Engineer to Tech. Lead

Consindia Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: http://www.lancettechnology.com/
  • Developed batch files for Auto deployment process to reduce deployment time for all stages and clients. With the help of this process, we were able to perform 5 times greater speed in deployments and rollouts.
  • Developed and managed Data Export functionality.
  • TFS management. Create, merge and manage branches. Deployment on IIS with the help of batch script files.
  • Http://www.lancettechnology.com/
  • Client: Lancet Technology, Inc. (USA)
  • Description: Web application to store and reporting/analyse patient trauma data
  • Stack: C# Asp.net 4.0, SQL 2010, Ext JS 4.0, WCF, MVC pattern
  • Team Size: 10

Trainee to Software Programmer

Annet Technologies
02.2011 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: http://polarismanagement.com/service/grants-management-outsourcing/
  • Developed enhancements and new features for future releases.
  • Developed stored procedures and Triggers.
  • Developed Inbound Outbound feed file automation process using SSIS packages.
  • Http://polarismanagement.com/service/grants-management-outsourcing/
  • Client: POLARIS (USA)
  • Description: Web-based application, supports the Medical grant request and review process.
  • Stack: C# Asp.net 4.0, SQL (2008, 2010), HTML, jQuery, WCF, 3 tier Architecture
  • Team Size: 2-8

Education

MBA (Part Time) - master’s in information management (MIM)

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2019

B.Sc. - Information Technology

Vidyalankar school of information technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2009

Skills

  • JavaScript and C#
  • Python and Golang
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB and DynamoDB
  • AWS and GCP
  • DevOps practices
  • Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Voice application integration
  • API development, ETL tools and Content management systems (CMS)
  • Serverless architecture, Microservices design, RESTful services and MVC frameworks

Timeline

AVP- Engineering

Flexiloans
06.2025 - Current

Engineering Manager

Flexiloans
02.2023 - 05.2025

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023

Tech. Lead

Flair Labs
07.2018 - 01.2023

Software Engineer to Tech. Lead

Consindia Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 07.2018

Trainee to Software Programmer

Annet Technologies
02.2011 - 07.2014

MBA (Part Time) - master’s in information management (MIM)

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

B.Sc. - Information Technology

Vidyalankar school of information technology

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