DEEPAKVINAYAK
Engineering Manager
Associate Director – Engineering | Solution Architect
Results-driven Engineering Leader with 13.5+ years of experience leading teams of 15+ engineers, delivering enterprise-grade SaaS and EdTech applications with AI-assisted development workflows.
Open to New Opportunities: Whether you're looking for an Engineering Manager, Solution Architect, Developer, or Technical Leader, I'm always open to discussing innovative projects. Specializing in software development, full-stack development, application design, deployment automation, and multi-language expertise — from concept to production, I deliver end-to-end solutions.
Professional Summary
15+ Engineers
Successfully managed and scaled engineering teams
13.5+ Years
Progressive experience from Lead Engineer to Engineering Manager
AI-First Culture
Pioneered AI-assisted development using Windsurf, Cursor & Antigravity
Enterprise Grade
Delivered scalable SaaS and EdTech applications
Adept at stakeholder management, solution architecture, and building high-performance engineering cultures aligned with business objectives. Champion of modern development practices including Agile workflows, code quality standards, and CI/CD improvements.
Deep expertise across the full stack: Node.js, NestJS, React.js, Angular, .NET, TypeScript, MongoDB, SQL Server. Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable system architectures for enterprise-grade applications while driving engineering best practices and team growth.
Professional Experience
Engineering Manager
Metadesign Solutions Pvt Ltd
- ▸Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams across multiple enterprise product and client initiatives
- ▸Design scalable, maintainable system architectures using Node.js, NestJS, React.js, and Angular
- ▸Champion AI-powered engineering productivity using Windsurf, Cursor, and Antigravity, significantly accelerating delivery speed
- ▸Drive engineering best practices including Agile workflows, code quality standards, and CI/CD improvements
- ▸Collaborate with clients, product owners, and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps
Associate Director – Engineering
Harappa Learning Pvt Ltd
- ▸Led a 15+ member engineering team across product development, platform enhancements, and new feature delivery
- ▸Improved team productivity by 30%+ through structured mentoring, process optimization, and technical coaching
- ▸Collaborated with business and product teams to build scalable learning solutions serving thousands of learners
- ▸Established engineering rituals — retrospectives, technical reviews, and performance feedback loops
- ▸Successfully led engineering through company acquisition by upGrad for Rs 300 crore
Senior Lead Engineer
Harappa Learning Pvt Ltd
- ▸Scaled engineering team from 8 to 15+ members while maintaining code quality and delivery velocity
- ▸Architected and implemented critical platform features for enterprise learning solutions
- ▸Established technical standards, code review processes, and engineering best practices
- ▸Led cross-functional initiatives with product, design, and business teams
Lead Engineer
Harappa Learning Pvt Ltd
- ▸Founding technical member - built the EdTech platform from scratch using Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB
- ▸Designed scalable architecture to support thousands of concurrent learners
- ▸Implemented core learning modules, assessment systems, and user management features
- ▸Set up CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure on AWS
Lead Engineer
Metadesign Solutions Pvt Ltd
- ▸Led development teams on multiple enterprise client projects
- ▸Designed scalable application foundations and migration architectures, reducing technical debt
- ▸Mentored junior developers and contributed to hiring decisions to scale the engineering team
- ▸Built and maintained RESTful APIs, integration layers, and front-end interfaces
Senior Software Engineer
Metadesign Solutions Pvt Ltd
- ▸Developed enterprise-grade applications using .NET, JavaScript, Angular, and SQL technologies
- ▸Conducted thorough code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and testing
- ▸Collaborated with senior engineers on architectural decisions and technical implementations
- ▸Delivered high-quality solutions for diverse client portfolios
Software Engineer
Metadesign Solutions Pvt Ltd
- ▸Started career developing web applications using .NET, ASP.NET MVC, and SQL Server
- ▸Learned and implemented best practices in software development and version control
- ▸Contributed to client projects with clean, maintainable code
- ▸Rapidly grew technical skills across full-stack development
🎓 Education
Academic Foundation
Featured Projects
Online learning platform focused on teaching cognitive, social, and behavioral skills (Thrive Skills) to students and working professionals. Led the platform from inception to acquisition by upGrad for Rs 300 crore.
Key Highlights
- ▸Founding technical member - built the platform from scratch
- ▸Scaled to serve thousands of learners across India
- ▸Led engineering team through successful acquisition by upGrad
- ▸Implemented scalable architecture for enterprise learning solutions
Technologies Used:
RoboRingo
Engineering Manager & Solution Architect
AI-native business communication platform unifying voice calls, SMS, and WhatsApp with 24/7 AI receptionist featuring sub-500ms conversational response times and real-time call transcription.
Key Highlights
- ▸96% developed using Windsurf & Antigravity AI tools
- ▸Ultra-low latency AI voice agents with interruption handling
- ▸Smart routing with intent-based call distribution
- ▸Unified CRM with searchable call, text, and chat logs
- ▸Designed maintainable, scalable architecture using AI-assisted development
Technologies Used:
Automated report generation system replacing manual Adobe InDesign plugin workflow with InDesign Server integration, processing 15-20 templates with dynamic data for each client.
Key Highlights
- ▸Replaced time-consuming manual plugin process with automated solution
- ▸Implemented Azure Queue polling for scalable request handling
- ▸Integrated InDesign Server via SOAP for parallel processing (16 concurrent requests)
- ▸Managed load balancing in Python for optimal server utilization
- ▸Significantly improved processing speed and reliability
Technologies Used:
AI-Assisted Development Pioneer
Leveraging Windsurf, Cursor, and Antigravity to build maintainable, scalable architectures with unprecedented speed
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Core Competencies
Leadership & Management
Architecture & Design
Backend Technologies
Frontend Technologies
Cloud & DevOps
AI & Modern Tools
Industry Experience
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Whether you're looking for an Engineering Manager, Solution Architect, Developer, or Technical Leader, I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and innovative projects. Specializing in software development, full-stack development, application design, and deployment automation — I deliver end-to-end solutions.