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Shankar Gupta

Shankar Gupta

Engineering Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven engineering leader currently leading the storefront engineering team at Urban Ladder. Possess exceptional management and team development skills, along with a strong foundation in software design and architectural principles. Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, distributed systems that meet complex business needs. Demonstrate a proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams, from hiring and training new talent to conducting performance appraisals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager

Urban Ladder
1 2023 - Current
  • Dynamic and results-driven engineering leader currently spearheading the storefront engineering team at Urban Ladder
  • Possess exceptional management and team development skills, coupled with a strong foundation in software design and architectural principles
  • Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, distributed systems that meet complex business needs
  • With extensive experience in both microservices and monolithic architectures, I have a proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams, from hiring and training new talent to conducting performance appraisals and managing production issues
  • My technical expertise spans a wide array of programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Ruby on Rails, as well as a deep knowledge of various databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, Solr, Firebase, and AWS QLDB
  • I bring hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and ORMs, including Node.js, Express.js, React.js, Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and MySQL
  • My responsibilities include organizing daily scrum meetings, managing sprints, code review, deployment, and release management
  • In addition, I have successfully integrated multiple third-party services like Leegality, ZOHO CRM, Razorpay, Freshteam, Box, Freshchat, Posthog, Google Analytics, Dropbox, Clevertap, and Algolia, enhancing the overall functionality of the platform
  • My expertise extends to cloud services, with a solid understanding of AWS and Google Cloud environments, including EC2, ECS, ECR, Load Balancer, S3, Cognito, SES, SQS, SNS, Lambda, API Gateway, Route 53, and RDS.

Engineering Manager

Trica - a LetsVenture Company
01.2020 - Current
  • Trica Equity is an equity management tool for startups, it helps in managing their cap table, creating & rolling out ESOPs and even facilitate ESOP liquidity for their team
  • It has portfolio, fund and LP management tools for investors.

Founder

Maznut
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Maznut is a complete solution for managing restaurants
  • It has features like inventory and order management, kitchen order tickets, billing, reports and analytics for restaurant owner’s and it also provides customer interface for dining, takeaway and table reservation
  • Fully-automated self-service for customers like waiters on table, napkins, finger-bowls, bills etc.in one tap.

Engineering Manager

Trica - a LetsVenture Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Trica Capital is a platform for UHNIs and family offices to back growth stage companies and funds
  • This is a venture-backed company whose investors include Accel, LC Nueva AIF
  • And Secocha Ventures.

Tech Lead

LetsVenture
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • LetsVenture is an online funding platform that enables startups looking to raise seed capital to create investment ready profiles online, and connect to accredited investors
  • The platform also allows startups to get their business plans reviewed by its team as well as connect to mentors
  • It supports startups in the funding closure process through its commitment-to-closure package.

Senior Developer

Simplify360
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Simplify360 is a Social Business Intelligence platform which has a suite of software for marketing and customer service departments
  • Simplify360 allows businesses to carry out social media monitoring, social media engagement, social CRM, social media analytics and social media marketing.

Developer

Cognizant
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Accord is a web based application which allows creating a contract based on Ethereum which is based on Blockchain technology
  • Allows to create a contract based on line of business and instrument type like Letter of credit, Back to back LC etc.

Team Lead

Cognizant
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Marginalia offers a different take on the margin Optimization initiative
  • It uses mathematical models and constraint programming to recommend action items for a portfolio (project or account) to achieve its margin objectives.

Full Stack Developer

Cognizant
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Coach provides a UI based framework to gamify the training processes in a way that can be easily configured based on domain level and skill level requirements
  • All the possible users of this system-covering customer care executives; game authors and evaluators can leverage this single platform to perform their respective jobs with complete flexibility and without any technical knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Higher Secondary - undefined

DAV Public School

Secondary - undefined

DAV Public School

Skills

Javascript

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as the “Star Performer” in BFS-Q4 2014 by Cognizant.
  • BFS Innovation Award
  • Awarded as the “Most Team Spirit” for phenomenal participation in Q4 2017 by Simplify360.

Currentjob

Engineering Manager, Urban Ladder, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Phonenumbers

  • +919740825078
  • +919051223223

Personal Information

Total Experience: 11 years

Projects

Maznut, Java, Spring, Hibernate, JSP, JQuey, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, MYSQL, 1, Founder, 01/2019 - 12/2021, https://www.maznut.com, Maznut is a complete solution for managing restaurants. It has features like inventory and order management, kitchen order tickets, billing, reports and analytics for restaurant owner’s and it also provides customer interface for dining, takeaway and table reservation. Fully-automated self-service for customers like waiters on table, napkins, finger-bowls, bills etc.in one tap. Urban Ladder, Node.js, ReactJs, Ruby on Rails, Java, Swift, MongoDB, MySql, 9, Engineering Manager, 01/2023 - Current, https://www.urbanladder.com/, Urban Ladder is a leading online furniture and home decor company, renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality products. With a focus on providing exceptional customer experiences, Urban Ladder offers a wide range of stylish and functional furniture solutions that cater to modern living. The company is dedicated to creating beautiful homes by blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, making it a trusted name in the e-commerce and home furnishing industry. Trica Capital, Node.js, ExpressJs, ReactJs, Typescript, Mongoose, HTML5, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS SQS, AWS Cognito, MongoDB, 6, Engineering Manager, 01/2021 - 01/2022, https://app.tricacapital.com, Trica Capital is a platform for UHNIs and family offices to back growth stage companies and funds. This is a venture-backed company whose investors include Accel, LC Nueva AIF and Secocha Ventures. Trica Equity (MyStartupEquity), Node.js, Express, ReactJs, Javascript ES6, Mongoose, HTML5, MongoDB, 6, Engineering Manager, 01/2020 - Current, https://app.tricaequity.com, Trica Equity is an equity management tool for startups, it helps in managing their cap table, creating & rolling out ESOPs and even facilitate ESOP liquidity for their team. It has portfolio, fund and LP management tools for investors. LetsVenture Web Application, Ruby on Rails, ReactJs, Ajax, AngularJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, MySql, Firebase, MongoDB, 10, Tech Lead, 11/2018 - 12/2019, https://letsventure.com/, LetsVenture is an online funding platform that enables startups looking to raise seed capital to create investment ready profiles online, and connect to accredited investors. The platform also allows startups to get their business plans reviewed by its team as well as connect to mentors. It supports startups in the funding closure process through its commitment-to-closure package. Simplify360 Web Application, Java, Spring MVC, Struts, Hibernate, SOLR, Javascript, ReactJS, jQuery, CSS, Java RestFul Services, Pubnub, Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML5, MySql, SOLR, 14, Senior Developer, 07/2016 - 10/2018, Simplify360 is a Social Business Intelligence platform which has a suite of software for marketing and customer service departments. Simplify360 allows businesses to carry out social media monitoring, social media engagement, social CRM, social media analytics and social media marketing. Accord, AngularJs, jQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, NodeJs, Ethereum, MongoDB, 3, Developer, 01/2016 - 07/2016, Accord is a web based application which allows creating a contract based on Ethereum which is based on Blockchain technology. Allows to create a contract based on line of business and instrument type like Letter of credit, Back to back LC etc. Marginalia, J2EE, Spring MVC, Java ILP, jQuery, d3js (graph), Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Java DB (derby), 3, Team Lead, 04/2015 - 12/2015, Marginalia offers a different take on the margin Optimization initiative. It uses mathematical models and constraint programming to recommend action items for a portfolio (project or account) to achieve its margin objectives. Coach, J2EE, CometD, Rhino Engine, Blockly, HTML5, JQuery, JQuery UI, Ajax, MySQL, 2, Full Stack Developer, 04/2014 - 03/2015, Coach provides a UI based framework to gamify the training processes in a way that can be easily configured based on domain level and skill level requirements. All the possible users of this system-covering customer care executives; game authors and evaluators can leverage this single platform to perform their respective jobs with complete flexibility and without any technical knowledge. LetsVenture Web Application, Ruby on Rails, ReactJs, Ajax, AngularJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, MySql, Firebase, MongoDB, 10, Tech Lead, 11/2018 - 12/2019, https://letsventure.com/, LetsVenture is an online funding platform that enables startups looking to raise seed capital to create investment ready profiles online, and connect to accredited investors. The platform also allows startups to get their business plans reviewed by its team as well as connect to mentors. It supports startups in the funding closure process through its commitment-to-closure package. Simplify360 Web Application, Java, Spring MVC, Struts, Hibernate, SOLR, Javascript, ReactJS, jQuery, CSS, Java RestFul Services, Pubnub, Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML5, MySql, SOLR, 14, Senior Developer, 07/2016 - 10/2018, Simplify360 is a Social Business Intelligence platform which has a suite of software for marketing and customer service departments. Simplify360 allows businesses to carry out social media monitoring, social media engagement, social CRM, social media analytics and social media marketing. Accord, AngularJs, jQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, NodeJs, Ethereum, MongoDB, 3, Developer, 01/2016 - 07/2016, Accord is a web based application which allows creating a contract based on Ethereum which is based on Blockchain technology. Allows to create a contract based on line of business and instrument type like Letter of credit, Back to back LC etc. Marginalia, J2EE, Spring MVC, Java ILP, jQuery, d3js (graph), Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Java DB (derby), 3, Team Lead, 04/2015 - 12/2015, Marginalia offers a different take on the margin Optimization initiative. It uses mathematical models and constraint programming to recommend action items for a portfolio (project or account) to achieve its margin objectives. Coach, J2EE, CometD, Rhino Engine, Blockly, HTML5, JQuery, JQuery UI, Ajax, MySQL, 2, Full Stack Developer, 04/2014 - 03/2015, Coach provides a UI based framework to gamify the training processes in a way that can be easily configured based on domain level and skill level requirements. All the possible users of this system-covering customer care executives; game authors and evaluators can leverage this single platform to perform their respective jobs with complete flexibility and without any technical knowledge. Marginalia, J2EE, Spring MVC, Java ILP, jQuery, d3js (graph), Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Java DB (derby), 3, Team Lead, 04/2015 - 12/2015, Marginalia offers a different take on the margin Optimization initiative. It uses mathematical models and constraint programming to recommend action items for a portfolio (project or account) to achieve its margin objectives. Coach, J2EE, CometD, Rhino Engine, Blockly, HTML5, JQuery, JQuery UI, Ajax, MySQL, 2, Full Stack Developer, 04/2014 - 03/2015, Coach provides a UI based framework to gamify the training processes in a way that can be easily configured based on domain level and skill level requirements. All the possible users of this system-covering customer care executives; game authors and evaluators can leverage this single platform to perform their respective jobs with complete flexibility and without any technical knowledge. Marginalia, J2EE, Spring MVC, Java ILP, jQuery, d3js (graph), Ajax, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Java DB (derby), 3, Team Lead, 04/2015 - 12/2015, Marginalia offers a different take on the margin Optimization initiative. It uses mathematical models and constraint programming to recommend action items for a portfolio (project or account) to achieve its margin objectives. Coach, J2EE, CometD, Rhino Engine, Blockly, HTML5, JQuery, JQuery UI, Ajax, MySQL, 2, Full Stack Developer, 04/2014 - 03/2015, Coach provides a UI based framework to gamify the training processes in a way that can be easily configured based on domain level and skill level requirements. All the possible users of this system-covering customer care executives; game authors and evaluators can leverage this single platform to perform their respective jobs with complete flexibility and without any technical knowledge.

Timeline

Engineering Manager

Trica - a LetsVenture Company
01.2021 - 01.2022

Engineering Manager

Trica - a LetsVenture Company
01.2020 - Current

Founder

Maznut
01.2019 - 12.2024

Tech Lead

LetsVenture
11.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Developer

Simplify360
07.2016 - 10.2018

Developer

Cognizant
01.2016 - 07.2016

Team Lead

Cognizant
04.2015 - 12.2015

Full Stack Developer

Cognizant
04.2014 - 03.2015

Engineering Manager

Urban Ladder
1 2023 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering -

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Higher Secondary - undefined

DAV Public School

Secondary - undefined

DAV Public School

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