Vijay Nerkar
Pune
Summary
Dynamic technical lead with extensive experience in developing high-performance applications and leading projects. Skilled in TCP/IP socket programming, multithreaded transaction processing, and implementing robust security measures, driving efficiency and reliability in payment routing systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Euronet
Pune
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented TCP/IP socket programming for ISO-8583 communication with automatic reconnect and heartbeat monitoring.
- Developed multi-threaded transaction processing modules to enhance high-throughput, low-latency payment routing.
- Implemented bin-based transaction routing for acquiring and issuing hosts to optimize transaction flow.
- Developed CVV encryption and validation modules, enhancing security for card transaction authentication.
- Implemented RSA cryptography for public/private key management, ensuring secure key exchanges.
- Optimized performance through debugging and memory management, improving application throughput and reliability.
SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD
HCL TECH,
Pune
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Led end-to-end development of CPIP (Active Workspace module) using C++17 for server-side coding, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Applied SOLID principles and design patterns to ensure Scala set up Teamcenter configuration to streamline project workflows. with Business Modeler IDE and FMS setup, customizing Active Workspace client to enhance user experience. AAActive Workspace client customizations. Developed custom panels for naming convention rule creation and toleranceAnalyzed customer PRs and provided targeted patches to resolve issues.CustCustomer PRs to deliver efficient solutions via targeted patches.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
- Managed technical architecture and system integrations for payment processing platforms.
- Mentored junior engineers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in software development.
Technical Lead
Persistent Systems, Pune
Pune
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Pioneered advanced C++ solutions to optimize 5G network monitoring and management. Led development of sophisticated C++ solutions to streamline 5G network oversight. Developed cutting-edge C++ applications to improve 5G network management and monitoring.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement software development strategies.
- Developed and maintained project timelines and deliverables for key initiatives.
- Mentored junior developers, enhancing team skills and knowledge sharing.
Technical Lead
Pratiti Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Automated business workflows in Teamcenter using advanced C++ techniques, resulting in streamlined processes. Leveraged STL multithreading and solid principles to enhance performance and maintainability of applications. Customized workflows to optimize document and task routing according to predefined rules, improving operational clarity. Implemented server-side development with robust workflow logic using C++.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
- Mentored junior developers, enhancing their technical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects.
Senior Developer
Scientific Games Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed scalable gaming controllers using C++ and STL, streamlining feature integration with command and state design patterns for improved gameplay experience. Designed and implemented IPC-based modules to coordinate processes for real-time gaming logic, ensuring seamless communication between components. Enhanced gaming features by creating internal mystery controller, supporting new game functionalities and enriching player engagement.
- Led software development projects for gaming applications and platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Designed and implemented scalable architecture for high-performance gaming systems.
Senior Developer
Cytel Statistical Soft & Services Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed software for designing and monitoring group-sequential clinical trials, enhancing trial efficiency. Implemented complex statistical algorithms in C++ from pseudocode, improving algorithm accuracy. Managed XML data operations, optimizing input/output handling for data processing.
- Developed software solutions for gaming applications and platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly interfaces.
- Led code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Computer
Pune University
Pune02-2014
Skills
Technical Skills
- Languages: C, C, C11/14/17/20, SQL
- Core C: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), STL, Smart Pointers, Templates, Design Patterns, Memory Management, RAII
- Multithreading & Concurrency: std::thread, Mutex, Condition Variable, Atomic Operations, Thread Synchronization
- Networking: TCP/IP Socket Programming, ISO-8583, Client-Server Architecture
- Security: RSA Cryptography, Public/Private Key Management, CVV Validation, Encryption & Decryption
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Performance: Performance Optimization, Profiling, Debugging, Code Optimization
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
- Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite
- Version Control & Tools: Git, TFS, Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, JIRA, Polarion, Coverity, PuTTY, WinSCP
- Development Practices: Agile (Scrum), SDLC, Code Reviews, Unit Testing
- Domains: Payment Systems (ISO-8583), Enterprise PLM (Teamcenter), Telecom, Gaming, Clinical Research
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Euronet
08.2025 - Current
SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD
HCL TECH,
03.2021 - 08.2025
Technical Lead
Persistent Systems, Pune
10.2020 - 03.2021
Technical Lead
Pratiti Tech Pvt. Ltd.
08.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Developer
Scientific Games Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Developer
Cytel Statistical Soft & Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Computer
Pune University