Saneesh Gopi
Kochi
Summary
Results-driven Technical Lead/Architect with deep expertise in multiple e-commerce packages, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud. Proven track record of leading large-scale eCommerce transformations and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions. Experienced in working with major retail clients across North America and Europe, including Mattel, Boots, Newell, Tractor Supply, Costco, Alo Yoga, J.Crew, T-Mobile and Helly Hansen.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead
Litmus7 Systems Private Limited
Kochi
09.2023 - Current
- Served as Solution Architect and Technical Lead for search platform migration of a EU-based retailer, leading the transition from Fredhopper to Constructor.io on Magento 2, improving search relevance, performance, and maintainability.
- Designed and implemented a Store Management System for a US-based retail client, leveraging Spring Boot, AWS, and Node.js, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cloud-native architecture.
- Architected and developed a custom accelerator for commercetools, built using Spring Boot, AWS, Next.js, Docker and Kubernetes which was successfully published on the Commercetools Marketplace (Nexus by Litmus7).
- Led eCommerce platform evaluation and modernization strategy for a US-based retailer, assessing leading commerce platforms and providing data-driven recommendations for optimal eCommerce re-platforming and roadmap definition.
Package Solution Consultant
IBM
London
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led the eCommerce (HCL Commerce) delivery team for a major UK-based pharmacy retail client, overseeing design, development, and execution across multiple releases.
- Gained 2 years of onsite experience, working closely with client stakeholders to capture technical and business requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality solutions.
- Actively involved in requirements gathering, sprint planning, and end-to-end agile execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Key implementations and transformations:
Drove headless commerce migration on HCL Commerce integrated with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), enabling improved flexibility and omnichannel capabilities.
Led HCL Commerce platform upgrade from Version 8 to Version 9, ensuring minimal downtime and compatibility with existing customizations.
Delivered extensive customizations to the HCL Commerce Promotion Engine , catalog , User management , cart and checkout - Peak season readiness and support
Lead Developer
Cognizant Technologies Limited
Kochi
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Worked with the largest toy industry retailer in the U.S., leading the eCommerce team during vendor transition, ensuring knowledge transfer, delivery continuity, and platform stability.
- Managed 5 different storefronts for the client
- Served as eCommerce Lead, actively participating in requirements workshops, defining technical designs and solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
- Key implementations and enhancements:
Enabled PCI compliance for the website through Stripe integration, improving payment security and regulatory adherence.
Integrated Affirm and PayPal as additional payment methods, enhancing customer payment flexibility.
Implemented an IVR-based CSR payment system, supporting secure customer service–assisted transactions.
Delivered a Single Page Checkout experience, improving checkout efficiency and user experience.
Implemented social login capabilities to streamline user authentication and registration. - Led the end-to-end implementation of an eCommerce solution on HCL Commerce from scratch for a major U.S.-based client, following a Waterfall delivery model and contributing across all phases—from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
Trivandrum
10.2013 - 07.2017
- Joined Infosys as a Graduate Engineer Trainee, completing foundational and advanced training at the Infosys Training Academy.
- Worked as a Software Developer within a 20+ member eCommerce engineering team, contributing to large-scale retail implementations.
- Developed and enhanced core eCommerce modules, including Catalog, Search, User & Access Management (UAM), and Checkout.
- Implemented BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In Store) functionality, supporting omnichannel customer experiences.
- Delivered multiple external system integrations, including:
OMS (IBM Sterling),Vertex ,AVS ,Gigya (Social login),Bazaarvoice (Ratings & Reviews) - Implemented analytics tracking using Google Tag Manager (GTM),
- Contributed to caching strategies and SEO best practices
Education
B.Tech -
Cochin University Of Science and Technology
Kerala07-2013
Skills
HCL Commerce
Commerce tools
Adobe Commerce
VTEX
Java
SpringBoot
Struts
Microservices
AWS
Docker, Kubernetes
PHP
NodeJS
NextJS
AngularJS
React
VueJS
E-Commerce, OMS,SMS
Fullstack Implementation
Timeline
Technical Lead
Litmus7 Systems Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
Package Solution Consultant
IBM
08.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Developer
Cognizant Technologies Limited
07.2017 - 08.2021
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
10.2013 - 07.2017
B.Tech -
Cochin University Of Science and Technology