VIGNESH PANDIAN
Head of Engineering
Madurai
Summary
Strategic and results-driven engineering leader with over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade SaaS solutions across web and mobile platforms. Expertise in leading and scaling global engineering organizations with over 85 engineers, architecting multi-region infrastructures, and driving high-availability cloud-native products on AWS and GCP. A strong focus on balancing technology innovation with operational excellence ensures consistent delivery, scalability, and quality. Recognized for fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving integration ecosystems involving over 80 enterprise systems, and embedding AI-led productivity improvements to enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Profit.co
06.2023 - Current
- Engineered 12 AI agents and crafted 13 more to elevate business outcomes and employee productivity for Profit.co users.
- Lead 8 cross-functional teams comprising 85+ engineers, QAs, and architects, responsible for end-to-end SaaS delivery across web and mobile platforms.
- Spearheaded a long-term engineering roadmap, enhancing scalability by 30%, and expanding global product reach by 25%.
- Architected and managed five data center deployments, ensuring uptime, data compliance, and disaster recovery.
- Drove 80+ enterprise-grade integrations, including SSO, HR, CRM, ERP, and collaboration systems.
- Introduced AI-driven development initiatives, leveraging Devin AI and Cursor AI, to improve delivery velocity by 40%.
- Led cross-functional teams in the adoption of Agile methodologies, improving product delivery timelines and team responsiveness.
- Directed the strategic planning and execution of engineering projects, achieving alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Mentored and developed engineering staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Engineering Manager
Profit.co
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed 3 agile teams (25 engineers) delivering critical platform modules and core enhancements.
- Led the migration of a 8+ service monolithic system to microservices, boosting efficiency by 24% and enhancing scalability.
- Implemented robust engineering governance, enhancing code quality by 18% through effective testing, reviews, and observability frameworks.
- Partnered with leadership to set engineering OKRs, achieving a 20% improvement in alignment between technology outcomes and business goals.
Team Lead
Apptivo Inc
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Led a 7-member team developing CRM and collaboration applications for SMB and enterprise customers.
- Delivered on-site deployment in North America ensuring zero downtime transition.
- Partnered with product and QA to ensure quality and timely releases.
Software Programmer
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Built and optimized backend components for CRM and Collaboration suite using Java and Angular.
- Enhanced application scalability with PostgreSQL and ElasticSearch.
- Delivered REST APIs and improved overall UI responsiveness.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
NPR College of Engineering & Technology
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu01.2015
Skills
AI agent engineering
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Timeline
Director of Engineering
Profit.co
06.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager
Profit.co
07.2019 - 06.2023
Team Lead
Apptivo Inc
03.2017 - 06.2019
Software Programmer
06.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
NPR College of Engineering & Technology