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Komal N BAHETWAR
Director of Technology | Building High-Performing Teams and Robust Systems
Hyderabad,TS
Summary
Energetic and innovative technology professional with 13+ years of experience and a proven ability in problem-solving, team leadership, and post-acquisition system integration. Experienced in technology strategy, project management, and managing complex migration projects. Skilled at driving technological advancements and optimizing operational efficiencies to deliver impactful results in dynamic organizational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Director of Technology
Qapita
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered an award-winning, production-ready AI Equity Planning Tool, leading its entire lifecycle from a 20-hour hackathon prototype to full-scale deployment over a robust calculation engine.
- Integrated a sophisticated Generative AI layer into the tool that provides intelligent peer benchmarking and automated insight synthesis, transforming raw data into actionable strategic recommendations for leadership.
- Architected and currently lead the development of an AI-powered Customer Success platform using Python, RAG, and LLMs to create a self-service portal and an internal AI Co-Pilot, aimed at reducing ticket volume and accelerating agent onboarding.
- Engineered and deployed an intelligent data extraction solution using C# to integrate with OpenAI's LLM, automating the parsing of complex Excel files and mapping unstructured data to domain objects to significantly reduce manual processing time.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define technology requirements and deliver customized solutions, aligning the technology roadmap with strategic business objectives.
- Championed continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives, streamlining IT workflows through automation to enhance organizational productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs on product architecture and domain expertise, mentoring team members and boosting staff proficiency to build a more capable and self-sufficient engineering team.
Senior Software Engineer
Qapita
Hyderabad
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Led a development team and served as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Played an active role in the hiring interview panel, assessing and selecting candidates to build a high-performing and collaborative engineering team.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and significantly boosting team productivity.
- Regularly reviewed peers’ code contributions, providing constructive feedback to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase.
Senior Software Engineer
Camp Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
10.2014 - 09.2020
- Drove software improvement by identifying and solving challenging technical issues, resulting in enhanced performance.
- Documented development processes comprehensively, enhancing team knowledge exchange.
- Evaluated peer code submissions, delivering constructive insights to elevate overall quality.
Software Engineer
GGK Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Contributed as a member of the architecture team, designing and implementing core system components to enhance platform functionality and scalability.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. TECH) - Computer Science & Engineering
Shri Guru Gobind Sighji Institute of Engineering & Technology
Nanded, Maharashtra 01.2008 - 01.2012
Skills
C#, NET, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Python
React, Event Sourcing, CQRS, REST APIs
Team Leadership, Hiring & Mentorship
Technical support management
Technical Strategy & Roadmapping
System Design & Architecture Review
Tech Hiring & Mentorship
Process Optimization & Incident Management
Tech Hiring & Mentorship
Process Optimization & Incident Management
Certification
AI For Everyone [Coursera]
Timeline
AI For Everyone [Coursera]
03-2024
Director of Technology
Qapita
07.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Qapita
11.2020 - 06.2022
Problem Solving (Basic) Certificate [Hacker Rank]
09-2020
Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1 [Coursera]
08-2016
Senior Software Engineer
Camp Systems Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2020
Software Engineer
GGK Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 10.2014
Data Structure and Algorithms [NIIT limited]
05-2009
Bachelor of Technology (B. TECH) - Computer Science & Engineering
Shri Guru Gobind Sighji Institute of Engineering & Technology
01.2008 - 01.2012
Interests
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Accomplishments
- First Place, Qapita Internal Hackathon (2023): Recognized for innovation and business relevance of the AI-Assisted Equity Planning Tool, which was subsequently developed into a full production application.
- Predictive Engine Health Monitoring (Camp Systems Hackathon, 2014): Prototyped a predictive analytics tool using R and Node.js to forecast aviation engine health, optimizing maintenance and cutting costs.