Vinay Chavan

Summary

With over 17 years of experience in software development, I have progressed from designing mobile applications to overseeing enterprise-level applications. As an accomplished Engineering Manager, my expertise encompasses software engineering, user experience design, process management, and system infrastructure. I lead by fostering a culture of integrity, performance, and continuous improvement through mentoring diverse teams. Passionate about product innovation and strategic planning, I adhere to the principles of People, Process, and Product for organizational success. Beyond my technical expertise, I share my insights on leadership, Agile methodologies, and process optimization through my blog. My long-term objective is to publish a book that posits that an organization is a network of conversations, furthering my dedication to lifelong learning and leadership development.

Skills

Technical Skills

Swift, Objective-C, Node.js, React.js, iOS, Android, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Serverless Architecture, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Event-driven Architecture

Project Management and Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, JIRA, Trello, Asana, Confluence, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2 Type 2, Test-driven Development (TDD), Behavior-driven Development (BDD), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Product Management

Roadmapping, Backlog Prioritization, Feature Triage, Go-to-Market Strategy, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Testing, Usability Analysis, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, A/B Testing, Cohort Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution

Leadership and Team Management

Coaching, Mentoring, Performance Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Vision Setting, OKRs, KPI Development, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Process Optimization, Culture Building

Business Acumen

Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Customer Feedback, Trend Analysis, Ideation, Problem-solving, Design Thinking

Work Experience

AVP – Engineering

HDFC Life, Aug 2024 – present

Develop long-term engineering goals aligned with company objectives, focusing on product development, technology advancement, and process improvements.
Manage project timelines, resources, and quality standards, utilizing Agile/Scrum to boost productivity and adaptability.
Lead engineering teams by recruiting, training, and retaining talent, fostering collaboration, and mentoring for technical and personal growth.
Liaise with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring effective communication.
Enhance efficiency through automation, quality assurance, and documentation, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Oversee budgeting, managing costs while providing necessary tools and resources for project demands.
Implement quality controls, assess risks, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including data security and privacy.

Engineering Manager

ZapCom Group Inc, Mar 2024 – May 2024 (3 mos)

Orchestrated a team of engineers to deliver mobile applications; collaborated with stakeholders and vendors
to optimize APIs and app performance, reducing API latency by 35% and enhancing startup time by 50%.
Transitioned QA test case logging from Excel sheets to Azure DevOps, achieving a 95% conversion for over
600+ test cases.
Directed frontend, backend, quality-control, and ops teams on new projects, establishing best practices and
initial setups.
Partnered with the Scrum Master to implement project standardization and risk management practices.

Chief Executive Officer (Product Engineering)

Yapsody India Pvt Ltd, Sep 2016 – Jan 2024 (7 yrs 5 mos)

Established comprehensive standards for backend, frontend, quality, design, and DevOps, accelerating
release cycles by 66%; mentored a diverse team, enhancing performance and fostering a culture of cross
functional collaboration and integrity.
Introduced test-driven and documentation-driven development, leveraging WebdriverIO and Storybook,
resulting in a 35% reduction in production errors and a 0% reliance on manual testing with effective CI/CD
pipelines.
Achieved PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2 Type 2 compliance for data security and compliance requirements.
Architected and executed Yapsody 3.0, an event-driven microservices cluster with 40+ services, leveraging
NodeJS, React, AWS, Docker, and MySQL, improving administrative controls for observability and
maintenance.
Migrated the team to GitHub CI/CD pipelines for deployment for over 200+ repositories collection into
GitHub.
Unified engineering, customer success, marketing, design, and technical support teams under standard agile
practices; improved cross-functional collaboration, setting customer satisfaction scores to 93%.

Director of Mobile Development and Design

Yapsody India Pvt Ltd, Jul 2013 – Sep 2016 (3 yrs 2 mos)

Executed mobile app strategy to support web ticketing portal achieving consistent 4 star + ratings on
AppStore and PlayStore.
Spearheaded development for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone; created YapScan, YapStats, and
Yapsody POS.
Directed overall UX strategy for Yapsody Products; collaborated with stakeholders to meet project
objectives.

iOS Developer

Yapsody India Pvt Ltd, Jul 2012 – Jul 2013 (1 yr 1 mo)

As a one member team managed entire development lifecycle for iOS, and Windows Phone.
Created and deployed business critical supporting apps, YapScan, YapStats, and Yapsody POS in ObjectiveC.
Integrated MFi accessories for Payment and QR code scanning for Honeywell, LineaPro, SocketScanner
laser scanners.
Implemented end-to-end support for iOS app designing, architecture, development and deployment.

Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, Mar 2011 – Jul 2012 (1 yr 5 mos)

Played a role as an iOS App consultant for Sogeti Netherlands branch of Capgemini team.
Partnered with design team for iOS app designing, architecture and development.
Developed of the app suite for iOS platform, and added key improvements in performance of the network
operations and UI and Image rendering on iOS devices.
Played a key role in interviewing and hiring iOS developers across India for Capgemini.
The complete suite comprised of different apps, MacWorld NL, DigitalLife NL, ComputerWorld NL,
ComputerTotaal! NL, IDG CIO NL, Zoom.nl showcase, PC Advisor UK.

Software Engineer

Geodesic Limited, Jun 2007 – Mar 2011 (3 yrs 9 mos)

Analyzed, reverse coded and implemented communication protocols for instant messengers such as Yahoo,
MSN for Windows mobile client in C# and .NET Compact Framework.
Detected patterns, decoded packets, and replicated functionality of original clients across the network,
ensuring seamless communication.
Managed projects such as HTC Chatter, delivering high-quality results.
Designed a groundbreaking plug-in system on Windows Mobile, enabling shared applications across users.
Introduced innovative shared applications like collaborative Paint, Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship, and File sharing
as demos, showcasing the system’s capabilities.
Coached and expanded the development team and launched iOS product suite enhancing the platform’s
reach and functionality.

Education

B.E. Computer Science, University of Mumbai, 2003 – 2007

First Year Topper WIEECT (BE) 2003 – 2004

Certifications

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