Rahul Kelaskar
Bangalore
Summary
Visionary and results-driven engineering leader with 13+ years of progressive experience driving technical excellence, architectural design, and strategic delivery across web, mobile, and cloud-based ecosystems. Proven track record of leading high-performing global teams, engaging with enterprise clients, and building scalable, secure, and resilient applications across healthcare, communications, and IoT domains. Expertise in Angular, React, Ionic, PHP, and AWS, with a specialization in solving complex problems through technology, and transforming product visions into robust solutions. Adept at managing multi-disciplinary teams, aligning engineering goals with business outcomes, and executing large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Currently on an H-1B visa, and actively seeking senior leadership roles in the United States.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect | Head of Frontend Engineering
Sasken Technologies
Bangalore
01.2019 - Current
- Spearhead frontend engineering initiatives for global clients, acting as technical owner and delivery lead.
- Architected and delivered scalable SPA and mobile applications using Angular 8+, AWS (ECS, EKS), Docker, and GitLab CI/CD, demonstrating expertise in cloud-native technologies and container orchestration.
- Led agile delivery for cross-functional teams, owning release cycles, code reviews, and architectural governance, ensuring high-quality software delivery and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated directly with senior stakeholders and business heads to shape product roadmaps and align delivery with business KPIs, effectively translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Guided hiring, training, and mentoring of engineering talent across India and the US, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Projects: ZF Digital Platform: Industrial equipment data visualization and remote tracking using cutting-edge UI frameworks and cloud services.
- Track Machines Connected: Real-time machine monitoring using a robust cloud-native architecture, showcasing expertise in IoT and data processing.
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead - Mobile
Philips Healthcare
Bangalore
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed and delivered Philips' flagship mobile app 'DreamMapper' for sleep apnea therapy.
- Worked with global product teams and regulatory teams to meet medical compliance and international rollout timelines, demonstrating experience in regulated environments.
- Acted as key technical liaison between offshore teams and US-based product stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated frontend/mobile strategy across devices and operating systems.
Mobile Tech Lead | Solution Owner
Collabera
Bangalore
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered mission-critical HRTech mobile solutions deployed on both iOS and Android using Ionic Framework and AngularJS.
- Led architectural vision, coding standards, testing strategies, and release management.
- Recognized for delivering the first publicly available HR digital application in record time.
- Apps: hYve | #WiNS
Technical Lead | Engineering Head - Mobile & IOT
YWait Online Solutions
Bangalore
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Owned complete product lifecycle - from ideation to app store delivery - for IOT-based food ordering app with Beacon integration.
- Designed hybrid app using Angular 2 and Ionic 2 with dynamic, location-aware experiences.
- Built backend API services, handled production deployment, analytics, and user growth strategy.
Software Engineer
Ness Technologies
Mumbai
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Delivered multiple EdTech platforms for Pearson Education using PHP Zend, AngularJS, and BackboneJS.
- Managed modules independently and participated in system integration.
- Awarded 'Pearson Star Performer' for excellence in delivery and innovation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Mumbai
Mumbai01.2012
Skills
- Angular (2-16)
- React
- BackboneJS
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Ionic (v1-v4)
- Android SDK
- Swift (basic)
- Hybrid App Development
- PHP (Zend Framework)
- REST APIs
- Nodejs (basic)
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, EKS)
- Docker
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- MVC
- MVVM
- Microservices
- Scalable SPAs
- Secure APIs
- Agile
- Jira
- Git
- Postman
- Figma (UI interaction)
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- NoSQL (MongoDB)
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mobile application development
- Agile methodologies
- Frontend development
Websites
Personal Information
Visa Status: H-1B Visa
Visa Relocation
H-1B Visa Holder, Valid & Transferable, Open to relocation across the United States
Community Volunteering
Make A Difference (MAD), Mumbai, Center Head & Program Leader, Led 30+ volunteers, executed educational programs for underprivileged youth, and ensured smooth cross-functional program execution.
Timeline
Architect | Head of Frontend Engineering
Sasken Technologies
01.2019 - Current
Senior Software Engineer | Technical Lead - Mobile
Philips Healthcare
07.2018 - 09.2019
Mobile Tech Lead | Solution Owner
Collabera
06.2017 - 05.2018
Technical Lead | Engineering Head - Mobile & IOT
YWait Online Solutions
04.2016 - 03.2017
Software Engineer
Ness Technologies
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Mumbai
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