Pradip Acharya
Senior Engineering Manager
Bangalore Rural
Summary
Energetic Senior Engineering Manager enthusiastic about developing deeper understanding of engineering design and leadership. Natural leader and networker with hardworking, resourceful and competitive nature. Total 18+ Years of experience including 7+ years in engineering leadership and distributed system design, 3.5+ years as Technical Architect and 2+ years in leading and adopting AI technology in engineering team and development lifecycle.
Diligent Engineering Manager with proven track record in leading engineering teams to deliver complex projects on time. Successfully managed cross-functional teams and spearheaded key initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in hiring, mentoring, strategic planning and resource allocation.
Engineering leader with proven record of driving successful projects and delivering impactful results. Expertise in software development, systems architecture, and process optimization. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project demands. Known for fostering innovation, strategic planning, and effective problem-solving.
Experienced with engineering management, project development, and leadership. Utilizes strategic planning and team collaboration to drive project success. Track record of enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative solutions.
Decisive Engineering Manager highly effective at operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Successfully handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities while exceeding objectives and satisfying tough clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Tekion India
06.2025 - Current
- Led the successful completion of multiple high-profile complex projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. Own the design, development and execution for Pricing v3 project with standard rebates in US/UK market for Tekion SaaS platform team.
- Lead the adoption of agile methodologies and AI based development by integrating Tekion in-house Aganetic AI solution and Augment Code in intellij IDE within the engineering team, enabling faster and more flexible responses to evolving project demands.
- Led the successful completion of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Attracted top talent for the engineering department by developing a robust recruitment strategy and building a reputation as an employer of choice within the industry.
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous design reviews and comprehensive testing protocols.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging innovation and creative problem solving.
- Mentored junior engineers to develop their skills, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing across the organization through regular training sessions and workshops on relevant engineering topics or emerging trends in the industry.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
SPMD-3 L6 (Role: Engineering Site Leader), Alexa, Smart Home
Amazon India
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Responsible for providing technical leadership, driving strategic planning, and managing the execution of key initiatives for the Alexa Smart Home division. Collaborated with PMTs, SDEs, and Principal Engineers on complex solution design and reviews, contributing to code reviews and root cause analysis reports. Established mandatory peer code reviews to enhance code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Led the development and launch of multiple critical platform initiatives, including Bulk Task Reassignment, Artwork Management, and Batch File Upload, resulting in zero production defects and improved platform stability.
- Drove operational efficiency by implementing standardized launch reporting, optimizing processes, and streamlining device lab setup, enhanced resource utilization.
- Served as primary liaison between US leadership and India HR, driving hiring and onboarding processes for multiple teams, including firmware and cloud, mitigating US attrition risks, and fostering local expertise.
- Successfully built and scaled high-performing engineering teams in Bangalore for Amazon Private Brands and Alexa Connect Kit (ACK), achieving full team for the ACK Cloud team within a tight four-month timeframe.
- Delivered Energy Star Reporting, Mars Migration, and Cloud Auth Migration programs ahead of schedule and within budget, demonstrating exceptional project management skills..
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and vendors for seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
- Led successful projects from inception to completion, ensuring all goals were met or exceeded within tight deadlines.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
Engineering Manager (Role – Engineering Head) – Food & Grocery Commerce
Ola Cabs
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for providing technical leadership and overseeing engineering efforts for Ola Store (grocery commerce) and Ola Foods (cloud kitchen model). Led platform development, scaled operations, and ensured high-performance architecture. Defined and implemented processes to improve service delivery, change management, and incident management effectiveness.
- Integrated third-party logistics partners, such as ShadowFax, alongside Ola's in-house logistics, resulting in streamlined order fulfillment and improved delivery coordination across driver apps and trip management systems.
- Collaborated effectively with five PMTs and teams across DevOps, logistics, fleet management, and core platform services, ensuring seamless execution and alignment of engineering objectives with business goals.
- Scaled Ola Store from launch to 220+ stores within three months, demonstrating exceptional project management and execution capabilities.
- Achieved exponential growth for Ola Store, increasing daily orders from 5 on day one to 60K+ within six months of launch, showcasing a strong ability to drive business impact.
- Designed and implemented a resilient system architecture capable of handling 200K RPM UI tra within six months, ensuring high performance, scalability, and fault tolerance for Ola Store and Ola Foods platforms.
- Boosted team morale and performance through targeted training programs and leadership development initiatives.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
- Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.
- Led successful product launches by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
Engineering Manager - Bigdata
Sigmoid Analytics
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Responsible for leading and managing the development, delivery, and execution of big data analytics solutions for multiple clients. Led and collaborated with engineering teams to execute complex projects using best engineering practices. Took ownership of product delivery and subsystems.
- Managed the implementation of SigView, a cloud-native big data analytics platform, for six clients, ensuring seamless deployment, integration, and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Oversaw the development and execution of both SigView and OpenX Ad-Exchange/Prebid, a programmatic real-time bidding solution, demonstrating expertise in big data analytics and ad tech.
- Implemented and enforced coding standards, unit/integration testing frameworks, and robust code review processes, resulting in improved code quality and a reduction in defects.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
Engineering Manager - IIoT Product
Molex India (Koch Industries)
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Spearheaded adoption of agile methodologies, significantly improving team productivity and project turnaround times.
- Drove successful completion of key projects, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.
- Optimized storage capacity utilization by consolidating disparate databases into unified warehouses using advanced schema designs.
- Championed adoption of best practices in big data architecture, enhancing overall system stability and reliability.
- Boosted analytics capabilities by designing and deploying scalable big data platforms tailored to company requirements.
- Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, driving successful implementation of strategic big data initiatives across departments.
Technical Lead
Société Générale
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
- Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
- Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Increased application stability by regularly monitoring performance metrics, addressing bottlenecks proactively to minimize downtime occurrences.
- Drove customer satisfaction by prioritizing feature requests based on detailed analysis of user feedback and market trends.
- Evaluated and recommended new tools and technologies that resulted in increased development efficiency and up-to-date technical skillsets within the team.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features, resulting in more robust product offering.
- Orchestrated transition to microservices architecture, enabling faster feature deployment and greater system flexibility.
- Conducted rigorous code reviews to maintain high standards of quality, reducing bugs in production by substantial margin.
Principal Engineer
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
- Applied development best practices in daily tasks for efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilized advanced simulation tools to optimize designs for improved performance prior to physical prototyping stages.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflows.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Technical Architect
JDA Software Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Mentored junior team members on best practices and technical skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
- Resolved complex technical issues by troubleshooting systems, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective fixes.
- Proactively monitored system performance trends to anticipate potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex issues arising during testing phases, preventing costly delays in product rollout.
- Reduced development time by creating efficient design processes, streamlining workflows, and utilizing advanced software tools.
- Spearheaded initiatives to adopt cutting-edge technologies for system design, staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining a competitive edge.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for system design, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Member of Technical staff
Ness Technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Reduced system downtime by proactively identifying and resolving technical issues before they impacted users.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products, ensuring project deadlines were met consistently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing to team innovation and growth.
- Developed custom software solutions for clients, tailoring features to meet their unique business needs effectively.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 01.2013
Associate – Projects
Cognizant Technology Solution
11.2009 - 03.2011
System Engineer
IBM India Pvt Ltd
12.2007 - 11.2009
Education
MCA -
NIT Durgapur
01-2005
BSc - Physics Honours
Calcutta University
01-2001
Skills
Distributed System design
Technical leadership
Cloud computing technologies
Microservices architecture
Big data, Spark, HDFS
Spring framework
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Tekion India
06.2025 - Current
SPMD-3 L6 (Role: Engineering Site Leader), Alexa, Smart Home
Amazon India
06.2022 - 06.2025
Engineering Manager (Role – Engineering Head) – Food & Grocery Commerce
Ola Cabs
09.2020 - 09.2022
Engineering Manager - Bigdata
Sigmoid Analytics
02.2020 - 09.2020
Engineering Manager - IIoT Product
Molex India (Koch Industries)
03.2019 - 02.2020
Technical Lead
Société Générale
05.2017 - 10.2018
Principal Engineer
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2017
Technical Architect
JDA Software Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2015
Member of Technical staff
Ness Technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 01.2013
Associate – Projects
Cognizant Technology Solution
11.2009 - 03.2011
System Engineer
IBM India Pvt Ltd
12.2007 - 11.2009
BSc - Physics Honours
Calcutta University
MCA -
NIT Durgapur