Hi, I’m
Prem Prakash Chaurasiya
Head of Engineering - Reliance Retail
Bengaluru
Summary
Tech enthusiast with 14+ years of experience in Java, Python, and Swift. Adept at solving complex problems and expanding knowledge base. Proficient in building teams and developing platforms for high transaction per second (TPS) rates. Enthusiastic about Generative AI and well-versed in its capabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and excel in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reliance RetailBengluru
Head of Engineering
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Built strong team of more than 30 developers through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs. Increased delivery % every quarter ~ 90% planned projects delivered in current quarter
- Reduced manual effort by introducing smart systems to reduce manual efforts from 4 days to 15 minutes
- Creates smart systems to plan and track deliverables for quarter
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
- Managed system to make sure 100% uptime and stable for more than 1000TPS
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Jubilant Foodworks Pvt LTD
Senior Engineering Manager
12.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Worked for more than 4 years. Part of team that has built this complete system from Scratch. Responsible for end to end platform and production support as SEM.
- Built Coupon System from scratch to process more than 10 million coupons
- Handling BAU team (7 Developers in Java & 6 Developers in front end) for all new development & production support.
- Responsible for Aggregator Integration & Support. Worked with both Zomato & Swiggy team for complete integration with new apis. Acting as a POC with Swiggy & Zomato for any issue or new integration.
- Integrated services with Google to created first food delivery experience in India on Google. Using this, people don't have to even come to app/web, Google Search page provides steps, which are internally integrated with Jubilant API.
- Created Coupon Management System using Django framework. It uses CMS[Python], Lambda[Java] & Services[Java]. As data storage, Mongo is used. Complete owner of this platform for any new development & changes.
- Delivered new generation app with java back end in first 6 months.
- Oversaw 3 strong team of engineering personnel
- Led the successful completion of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
- Mentored junior engineers to develop their skills, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards
- Launched new product lines successfully by overseeing the entire development lifecycle from concept through production release
- Strengthened internal communications within the engineering department by establishing regular meetings, progress updates, and feedback mechanisms
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous design reviews and comprehensive testing protocols
- Increased customer satisfaction, addressing technical issues promptly and effectively through close communication with clients
Koovs.com
Lead Engineer
07.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Built complete architecture and deprecated legacy one.
- Designed scalable app launch behaviour(Frontend iOS/Backend Java) with optimised use of data & caching in Hackathon and got first Prize.
- Built Hybrid app using React/Swift.
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Evaluated emerging technologies to determine their potential impact on current projects or future opportunities for growth within the company
Jool Technologies PVT. LTD.
Senior Software Engineer
02.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Also known as Souq.com [Now acquired by Amazon] is number 1 eCommerce Platform for Middle east countries. Deprecated legacy platform and built it from Scratch there. Worked on everything from UI finalisation to API design and final deployment.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members
- Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions
- Streamlined development workflows to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
Kellton Tech Solutions LTD
Software Engineer
08.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Started carrier with iOS App development. Worked on more than 25 applications including MMT, PVR, AMC Theater and NetMon - Network Monitoring tool.
- For last one year, got chance to work in Flipkart application team.
- Handled the very first Big Billion days in Flipkart.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements
Education
Raj Kumar Goel Institute of TechnologyGhaziabad
Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science Engineering
07.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
High-Performance & Scalable System Architecture
Event-Driven Architecture with Message Queues
Caching Strategies for High-Throughput Systems
Microservices Architecture
Concurrency and Parallel Processing
Scrum Framework
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Decision-Making
Hands on experience of various languages (Java, Python, Nodejs, Reactjs, Nextjs, swift, kotlin)
Cloud Technologires - AWS[Development & design], GCP
Detailed understanding of various Databases [MySql, Postgres, Mongo, Aerospike, Redis] and Queue Systems including Kafka, BullMQ
Mobile app development & Lifecycle management
Time Management
Adaptability
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Head of Engineering
Reliance Retail
03.2022 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Jubilant Foodworks Pvt LTD
12.2017 - 02.2022
Lead Engineer
Koovs.com
07.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Jool Technologies PVT. LTD.
02.2015 - 03.2016
Software Engineer
Kellton Tech Solutions LTD
08.2010 - 01.2015
Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science Engineering
07.2006 - 06.2010