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Rajive Raveendra Pai
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Rajive Raveendra Pai

Bengaluru,KA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Director of EngineeringHead of EngineeringCofounder & Principal ArchitectSenior Software EngineerQA Architect

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Dubai, UAEBengaluru, KA
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

د.إ480000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Innovative Director of Engineering with 19 years developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final products. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving rapid, advanced product development through meticulous oversight of junior staff and hands-on participation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engineering

Avnzor
Riyadh
03.2024 - Current
  • Directed team of 40 engineers to develop in-house Avnzor e-commerce technology, enhancing product capabilities.
  • Built and launched POS system integrated with Avnzor, utilized by over 5,000 pharmacies across Saudi Arabia, generating additional SAR 400,000 average monthly revenue.
  • Led AI transformation initiatives, increasing engineering efficiency by 20% across the organization.
  • Directed research and development for emerging technologies, fostering innovation and competitive advantage.
  • Oversaw technical design reviews, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and best practices, reducing technical debt.
  • Managed P&L for SAR 20 million budget, optimizing resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among functional groups to enhance collaboration.
  • Managed marketing channel integrations and marketplace partnerships, driving sales growth through optimized collaboration.

Head of Engineering

Cipherbizz FZCO
Dubai
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed multi-million dollar HR technology platform utilized by government and semi-government organizations.
  • Managed engineering budget of AED 1 million to optimize resource allocation and financial performance.
  • Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation for multiple engineering initiatives.
  • Implemented best practices in software development and engineering processes to enhance project outcomes and quality.
  • Facilitated communication between engineering, product, and management teams to align goals and improve collaboration.
  • Conducted performance reviews to evaluate team progress and productivity regularly.
  • Reviewed vendor designs for accuracy, completeness, quality, cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Prepared engineering project budgets based on labor cost estimates and materials usage.

Cofounder & Principal Architect

Parkshed India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Created India's first B2B parking sharing and subscription platform, becoming the largest in the market with over 20,000 available spots.
  • Developed core technology platform that integrated IoT, AI, and ALPR, enhancing service offerings and user experience.
  • Collaborated with sales to streamline spot acquisition process, cutting acquisition time by 45% through self-service portals for parking owners.
  • Maintained product codebase and resolved issues promptly, ensuring high product quality and reliability.
  • Founded Parkshed in 2018, exited with all cash deal in 2022.
  • Received the JLL Sparks Award for innovative contributions to Indian startups.
  • Recognized as one of the top 50 startups by Tech Stars in 2019.

Senior Software Engineer

Intuit India
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led product development for TurboTax, guiding a team of 7 engineers to deliver key features.
  • Developed high-quality test frameworks in Java, .NET, and Python, enhancing testing efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive test automation tools with a 4-member team using Karate framework.
  • Reduced bugs by 20% through implementation of test-driven development within the team.
  • Ensured flawless production environment by eliminating bugs across six releases.
  • Collaborated with senior managers to institute 'shift left' policy, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Trained junior developers to strengthen engineering skills and improve overall code quality.

QA Architect

PowerSchool
Bangalore
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Created comprehensive test automation suites using Java, Selenium, and Protractor, reducing integration test time by 90 minutes.
  • Guided engineering team in implementing TDD practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in production bugs.
  • Led team of 12 to develop core learning module for multiple device types, improving cross-platform usability.
  • Achieved Best Performer Award for significant contributions to team projects.
  • Powerschool is a leader in K12 Education products across the US and Europe.

Associate Manager(QA)

Support.com
Redwood City
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Implemented TDD reducing the bug report rates and improving code quality.
  • Developed automation framework using Python, Java, and Node.js to streamline testing processes.
  • Created dynamic technology system with automated test infrastructure that adapts to varying test loads.
  • Implemented Agile methodology to improve project delivery timelines and foster team collaboration.
  • Worked closely with Data Lake Project owners to implement the Big Data Projects involving Spark and Hadoop.
  • Earned Best Employee recognition for exceptional teamwork and contributions. for outstanding contributions to team success.
  • Support.com is a leader in Remote Support Technologies.

Associate Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Refactored large COBOL legacy code base to Java, enabling access for over 27 banks in India.
  • Developed advanced modules in Java, COBOL, and Perl, improving application functionality for end users.
  • Created high-performance reporting module, increasing data accessibility for stakeholders.
  • Implemented TDD for reduced product bugs.
  • Achieved 5-star employee rating for three consecutive years.
  • Tata Consultancy Services is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company and is part of Tata Group.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
03-2007

Skills

  • Engineering leadership
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Agile methodologies
  • DevOps implementation
  • CI/CD implementation
  • Software design
  • Technical design reviews
  • System architecture
  • Technology integration
  • Performance optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Budget management
  • Product innovation

Accomplishments

Built a Tech stars Top 50 Startup: I am founder of Parkshed, India's first B2B parking sharing platform, that was selected as top 50 startup for Techstars in 2019.

Languages

  • Cucumber Native
  • Rest Assured Native
  • React.js Native
  • Selenium Native
  • Java Proficient
  • React Native Proficient
  • Jest Proficient
  • JSON Native
  • PHP/Laravel Native
  • Node/TypeScript Native
  • Cucumber Native
  • Rest Assured Native
  • React.js Native
  • Selenium Native
  • Java Proficient
  • React Native Proficient
  • Jest Proficient
  • JSON Native
  • PHP/Laravel Native

Publications

Cloud Technologies for CI/CD, STC Conference, India, Rajive Pai, 12/01/16, URL, As organizations are increasingly challenged by rapid deployment of diverse technologies like virtualization and cloud, the underlying test infrastructure is often poorly equipped and managed. With the advent of Agile & 'Continuous Deployment' of software to production, a highly automated test infrastructure is more than just a need.

Locations

  • Bangalore, India
  • Dubai, UAE

Visa Status

Saudi Iqama, Valid till Sep 2026

Timeline

Director of Engineering

Avnzor
03.2024 - Current

Head of Engineering

Cipherbizz FZCO
01.2022 - 03.2024

Cofounder & Principal Architect

Parkshed India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Software Engineer

Intuit India
01.2017 - 01.2018

QA Architect

PowerSchool
01.2016 - 01.2017

Associate Manager(QA)

Support.com
01.2011 - 01.2016

Associate Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University

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