UTPAL KAVDIKAR
Engineering Manager, Priceline.com
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Manager with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing software engineering teams. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and managing full lifecycle development projects. Adept at defining technical strategies aligned with business goals, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent to achieve team and organisational objectives. Currently leading the Enterprise Data Products and Services team for Priceline.com.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineering Manager, Enterprise Data Products & Services
Priceline.com
6 2022 - Current
- Led team of 12 software engineers, managing critical services like Search Platform, Streaming platform, Geocoding and other Recommendation services.
- Oversaw project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Collaborated with product management and stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.
- Mentored and coached team members, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product management, and QA teams.
- Scrutinising project constraints to analyse alternatives, mitigating risks, and conducting process re-engineering as necessary
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time
Manager, Application Development
Kinai Infotech LLP
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Led team of 20 software engineers, test engineers and designers in development of Inflight Entertainment Application for multiple platforms like mobile, web and embedded systems.
- Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time
- Formulated strategies for application development framework creation and developmental processes.
- Researching and identifying new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services.
- Determining need for training and talent development
- Hands on with programming with 50%+ of bandwidth going into modules owned.
- Providing clear and concise instructions to engineering teams
- Acting as liaison between technical and sales teams to convert requirements into outcomes
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
07.2016 - 10.2016
- As independent IT consultant
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement
- Evaluated client marketing strategies, offering insightful recommendations on how to optimize campaigns for maximum impact
- Supported clients during periods of transition, ensuring seamless integration of new systems or policies
- Developed strategic business plans for clients, resulting in improved operations and increased profitability
Team Lead
Western Outdoor Interactive
03.2009 - 06.2016
- Responsible for planning and overseeing project
- Involved in day-to-day project-related activity
- Working closely with manager to lead team of 5 people
- Client communication and task allocation
- Involved in release management and quality assurance
- Helping developers architecting and debugging their applications and IT infrastructure
- Identify bottlenecks and provide better solution
- Setup SVN company wide server
- Perform code reviews
- Conducting Technical interviews to help HR with recruitments.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Education
PG Diploma Advanced Computing -
Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges
Mumbai, Maharashtra 08.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering -
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology And Science, Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh 04.2003 - 03.2007
Skills
Technologies & Frameworks
- Java
- C++
- Android
- IOS
- Spring Framework
- Angular
- Python
- Bash, Shell Scripting
- AWS
- GCP
Hobbies
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Music
- Reading
- Travelling
Declaration
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct.
Timeline
Manager, Application Development
Kinai Infotech LLP
11.2016 - 06.2022
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
07.2016 - 10.2016
Team Lead
Western Outdoor Interactive
03.2009 - 06.2016
PG Diploma Advanced Computing -
Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges
08.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering -
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology And Science, Indore
04.2003 - 03.2007
Engineering Manager, Enterprise Data Products & Services
Priceline.com
6 2022 - Current
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