SAGAR CHAUHAN
Gurgaon
Summary
Innovative Product and Technology Leader with a strong background in driving growth across Pharma-tech, Fintech, Retail, Logistics, and Renewable Energy. Specializes in product development and strategic leadership, building technology infrastructure, and scaling engineering teams. Designed high-performance platforms to tackle complex business challenges, enhancing operational efficiency and promoting business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & CPTO
DocPharma
Gurgaon
03.2025 - Current
- Architected and deployed the complete product and technology infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring high scalability for quick commerce operations.
- Developed a proprietary in-house ERP system tailored for pharmaceutical quick commerce, significantly optimizing inventory management and order processing.
- Spearheaded integrations with all major ERPs, WMSs, and 3PL providers to streamline supply chain operations.
- Enabled seamless ecosystem connectivity by integrating with dozens of brands and e-pharmacies through custom APIs and Shopify connectors.
Chief Technology and Information Security Officer
SaveIN (YC-22)
Gurgaon
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Built an in-house tech team and implemented a comprehensive SDLC for scalable technology development.
- Overhauled technology infrastructure, enhancing system availability, security, and regulatory compliance, which is critical for operating in fintech.
- Spearheaded integrations with leading institutions such as HDFC, ICICI,IDFC and multiple NBFCs.
- Led info-sec audits conducted by top firms (PWC, EY), achieving CISA and ISO 27001 certifications.
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Digichal Consultancy Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Founded with a vision to digitally transform offline retail businesses in India.
- Developed a digital accounting suite to optimize business operations and digital storefronts for wider customer outreach.
- Scaled to 25,000 stores in 20 cities across North India.
Chief Technology Officer
The Solar Labs
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Led management of cloud-based, AI-powered CAD to optimize PV system designs with 3D visualizations for rooftop solar systems.
- Transitioned monolith architecture to microservices-based architecture, enhancing system scalability and maintainability.
- Migrated to GPU instances for solar generation calculations, achieving performance gains of 40% to 50%.
Head of Product and Technology
Pidge
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Spearheaded technology and product engineering to launch a premium, on-demand delivery service
- Establish a bulk delivery platform, using advanced algorithms for optimal routing and live tracking, supporting diverse businesses across the NCR.
- Achieved 50,000 app downloads and 1,500 daily orders within one year, partnering with over 30 D2C businesses.
Head of Product and Technology
BinBill Private Ltd
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed platform for after-sales service management, enabling transition from offline to online grocery ordering.
- Achieved 50,000 app downloads and onboarded 250+ stores, expanding user base and market reach.
Senior Software Engineer
PAYU Payments Private Ltd
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Led a team of eight members to launch PayU's flagship product for UPI: Clink (now Lazypay).
- Android app development from scratch for a digital credit card product, Cred.
- Development and maintenance of PayUMoney SDK (PayU's wallet).
Software Engineer
Samsung Research Institute
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Upgraded Android OS for multiple models and maintained email module functionality.
Education
B-Tech - CSE
IIT Dhanbad
Dhanbad04-2012
Skills
- Technology Strategy & Roadmap Planning
- Team Building & Engineering Leadership
- Microservices Architecture & Cloud Scalability
- Strategic Partnerships & API Ecosystems
- Data Privacy, Security & Compliance (ISO 27001)
- Lending, Quick Commerce & Supply Chain Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure & Cost Optimization
- Product Lifecycle Management
- AI & Data-Driven Optimization
Timeline
Co-Founder & CPTO
DocPharma
03.2025 - Current
Chief Technology and Information Security Officer
SaveIN (YC-22)
06.2022 - 01.2025
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Digichal Consultancy Pvt. Ltd
03.2021 - 05.2022
Chief Technology Officer
The Solar Labs
08.2020 - 02.2021
Head of Product and Technology
Pidge
04.2019 - 07.2020
Head of Product and Technology
BinBill Private Ltd
06.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Software Engineer
PAYU Payments Private Ltd
04.2015 - 05.2017
Software Engineer
Samsung Research Institute
07.2012 - 03.2015
B-Tech - CSE
IIT Dhanbad