Gopalakrishnan

As a Technical Delivery Governance Lead, I am driven by a logical and organized approach, ensuring accountability and determined execution in every project. I excel at collaborating with teams to establish robust governance frameworks and deliver practical, high-quality solutions with unwavering focus and precision.

Experience

Technical Delivery Governance Lead

rSTAR Technologies · Jul 2025 – Present

Not yet confirmed

• 1)Lead AI-enabled engineering transformation across 5+ delivery teams, defining delivery processes, engineering standards, and governance frameworks for enterprise Agentic AI solutions — improving SDLC efficiency by ~30%.
• 2)Directed delivery of an enterprise multi-agent SDLC Accelerator (5+ engineers) that automates requirement analysis, solution design, Azure DevOps lifecycle, code-quality validation, testing, deployment, and human-in-the-loop approvals.
• 3)Led delivery of an AI-powered Test Case Synthesizer that generates, reviews, and traces test cases from user stories, cutting manual QA effort by ~60%.
• 4)Established engineering governance — quality gates, automated code validation, CI/CD controls, and traceability raising delivery compliance to ~95% and reducing review-cycle time by ~35%.
• 5)Partnered with architects, engineering leads, PMs, and QA to define AI-enabled delivery workflows, cutting requirement-to-design turnaround by ~40% and driving AI-tooling adoption across leadership
• Technologies and Tools: Azure DevOps, Node.js/TypeScript, React, Python · CI/CD, Docker, SonarQube · Multi-agent orchestration & LLM workflows.

Technical Delivery Governance Lead AI Engineering Transformation

rSTAR Technologies · Jul 2025 – Aug 2026

Not yet confirmed

• Directed AI-driven technology delivery across 5+ teams, establishing delivery processes, engineering standards, and governance frameworks for enterprise Agentic AI solutions and improving SDLC efficiency by ~30%.
• AI SDLC Accelerator: Orchestrated delivery of a multi-agent orchestration platform (built on MCP-based tool integration) automating requirement analysis, solution design, Azure DevOps lifecycle management, code quality validation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) approvals.
• AI-Powered Test Case Synthesizer: Led delivery of a multi-agent system generating, reviewing, tracing, and publishing functional test cases from Azure DevOps user stories, reducing manual QA authoring effort by ~60%.
• Drove developer-productivity adoption of GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development across delivery teams, embedding AI into day-to-day engineering workflows and accelerating tooling adoption by ~40%.
• Governed delivery quality by embedding automated code validation, CI/CD controls, requirement traceability, and production validation into pipelines, raising delivery compliance to ~95%.
• Managed stakeholders across architecture, engineering, PMO, QA, and business, defining delivery workflows and roadmaps that cut requirement-to-design turnaround by ~40%.
• Standardized delivery metrics, coding standards, and Azure DevOps practices, improving delivery visibility and reducing review cycle time by ~35%.

Product Engineering Manager

Quantiphi · Feb 2024 – Apr 2025

Not yet confirmed

• 1)Led a 10-member engineering team delivering enterprise B2B SaaS platforms (SPLAT, DealGenie) on a 3-releases-per-quarter Agile cycle, improving delivery velocity by 40%.
• 2)Held post-release defects under 5% through structured QA governance, quality gates, and support flows — improving customer satisfaction.
• 3)Improved delivery efficiency ~20% via CI/CD automation, JIRA workflow automation, and SonarQube-based quality standards.
• 4)Integrated GenAI tools into developer workflows, lifting engineering productivity ~15% and standardizing engineering KPIs across the team.
• 5)Acted as primary engineering–product liaison and mentored engineers and team leads — translating business goals into delivery plans and building a culture of ownership
• Technologies and Tools: Node.js, React, Laravel · GCP (Cloud Run, BigQuery) · GitLab, JIRA, SonarQube, Docker · Agile/Scrum.

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Product Engineering Manager

Quantiphi Analytics Solutions · Feb 2024 – Mar 2025

Not yet confirmed

• Led delivery for a 10-member engineering team shipping enterprise platforms (SPLAT, Deal Genie) at a sustained cadence of 3 production releases per quarter.
• Delivered 99.5% production uptime and reduced post-release defects to under 5% through code quality standards, DevOps automation, and rigorous testing governance.
• Accelerated delivery by embedding GenAI-powered tools, including GitHub Copilot, into developer workflows, improving team productivity by 15%.
• Optimized delivery across JIRA, GitLab CI/CD, and SonarQube, tightening release cycles and improving sprint predictability by ~25%.
• Established secure coding standards within the SDLC, strengthening security posture and compliance readiness.
• Enabled engineer ramp-up through structured technical coaching, reducing onboarding time by ~30%.

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Engineering Manager

Neo Leaf · Nov 2021 – Nov 2023

Not yet confirmed

• Directed a 15-member engineering team across financial technology programs, ensuring predictable execution, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality delivery.
• Loan Origination System (LOS): Delivered a highly configurable LOS platform, customized and integrated to client requirements, enabling successful Sales and Credit application rollouts.
• Governed Agile delivery and structured risk management, reducing project delays by 40% and improving team efficiency by 15%.
• Managed stakeholders across product, design, and business analysis to ensure predictable roadmap execution.
• Directed microservices delivery on AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway), enhancing scalability and platform performance.
• Enforced code quality and compliance through peer review and CI/CD best practices; integrated OAuth 2.0 / Autho to harden authentication.

Engineering Manager

NEO LEAF · Nov 2021 – Nov 2023

Not yet confirmed

• 1)Led a 12–15 engineer team delivering a Loan Origination System for financial institutions, owning sprint planning, module allocation, code reviews, and mentoring.
• 2)Introduced Agile delivery practices (Scrum, risk management, structured planning), reducing delivery delays by 40%.
• 3)Partnered with product and compliance teams to align the platform with regulatory requirements, delivering with a <5% post-launch defect rate.
• 4)Drove a modular, microservices-based delivery approach to improve scalability and maintainability across LOS and MFO applications.
• 5)Scaled the engineering team by leading technical interviews and evaluating senior engineering talent alongside recruitment.
• Technologies and Tools: Node.js, React · PostgreSQL, MongoDB · JIRA, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube · Agile, CI/CD, Microservices.

Senior Software Developer-Php

Qtech Software · Oct 2020 – Jun 2021

Not yet confirmed

• 1)Spearheaded integration of cross-platform frameworks to streamline system functionality, boosting operational efficiency by 20%.
• 2)Managed and optimized CI/CD pipelines across staging, UAT, and production, ensuring smooth deployment cycles with reduced downtime.
• 3)Diagnosed and resolved system-wide defects across the codebase, reducing critical bug incidents by 30%.
• 4)Championed Agile practices — daily stand-ups and sprint retrospectives — to maintain delivery momentum across the team.
• Technologies and Tools: Node.js, PHP/Laravel · PostgreSQL, MySQL · CI/CD, Docker, Git, JIRA, Bitbucket

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Senior Software Developer

QTech Software · Oct 2020 – Jun 2021

Not yet confirmed

• Delivered cross-platform frameworks for high-volume e-commerce transactions on the BJOMLA platform, improving checkout speed and reducing cart abandonment.
• Led code reviews and design discussions, enforcing software quality and engineering best practices.
• Partnered with engineering and product teams to resolve defects efficiently and deliver high-impact platform improvements.
• Contributed to release readiness and quality checks ahead of production deployments.

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Software Engineer

Apex Infotech India · Nov 2019 – Sep 2020

Not yet confirmed

• Delivered 10+ applications from user requirements, including a Laravel-based itinerary planning platform built with the digital team on SEO-optimized architecture.
• Promoted continuous iteration of development and testing throughout the SDLC in collaboration with 20+ cross-functional contributors.
• Standardized Git/Bitbucket version control, improving collaboration and code management.
• Introduced Asana for project management, improving task tracking and resource allocation efficiency.

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Software Engineer

Apexinfotech India Pvt Ltd · Nov 2019 – Sep 2020

Not yet confirmed

• 1)Contributed to a B2C itinerary planning platform and 10+ client websites, coordinating end-to-end SDLC delivery within an Agile/Scrum framework.
• 2)Led design and development of a Laravel-based Itinerary Planning System alongside 10+ client website builds, improving the digital travel booking experience.
• 3)Collaborated with 20+ cross-functional team members across SEO, design, and QA, improving delivery timelines by 25%.
• 4)Introduced Asana as the team's project management tool, improving task visibility and inter-team coordination.
• Technologies and Tools: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript · JIRA, Asana · Agile/Scrum

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Software Developer

Buzzworks Business Services · Aug 2016 – Sep 2019

Not yet confirmed

• Designed a MySQL database architecture improving Flexydial dialer performance by 25%.
• Led data migration automation, reducing manual intervention by 50% and improving database efficiency.
• Customized the Flexydial platform in PHP and Laravel to meet business requirements within committed timelines.
• Mentored 2 backend engineering interns on Laravel and MySQL.

Software Developer

Buzzworks Business Services Pvt. Ltd. · Aug 2016 – Sep 2019

Not yet confirmed

• 1) Engineered scalable MySQL-based database architecture, improving Flexydial’s performance and query efficiency by 25%.
• 2)Customized dialer features (Progressive, Auto, Manual Dial) using PHP and Laravel in alignment with evolving business requirements.
• 3)Automated critical data migration tasks using PHP-based cron jobs, reducing manual effort by 50% and increasing accuracy.
• 4)Mentored 2 junior backend engineers in Laravel and MySQL, enhancing team code quality and delivery speed.55 5)Actively participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and stakeholder discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables within SLAs.
• Technologies and Tools: PHP, Laravel, MySQL · Git, JIRA, Agile

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Web Application Developer

Aureatech Solutions · Aug 2015 – Jul 2016

Not yet confirmed

• Built AureaCaterQuote end-to-end in under 3 weeks with full MVP functionality, increasing customer satisfaction by 50%.
• Constructed catering operations databases (PHP5, PDO, MySQL), streamlining event creation, scheduling, and tracking as a paperless solution.
• Developed and executed a new administration panel in Aurea Dental for dental practitioners.
• Integrated CCAvenue payment gateway across both AureaCaterQuote and Aurea Dental.

Web Application Developer

AureaTech Solutions · Aug 2015 – Jul 2016

Not yet confirmed

• 💼 Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• 1)Developed and deployed MVP for AureaCaterQuote in under 3 weeks, enabling early-stage client demos and onboarding.
• 2)Resolved 100% of QA-reported defects within SLA, reducing go-live delays and improving product quality.
• 3)Designed database schemas and optimized backend workflows using PHP5, PDO & MySQL, streamlining operations and enabling a 50% increase in customer satisfaction.
• 4)Integrated CCAvenue Payment Gateway in both web apps, enabling secure online transactions and reducing manual billing.
• 5)Conducted rigorous unit testing and UAT, ensuring smooth user experience across modules.
• 6)Collaborated with business stakeholders to define product logic, implement feedback, and align delivery with MVP goals.
• Technologies and Tools:
• PHP5 | MySQL| PDO| HTML| CSS| jQuery| JavaScript| CCAvenue| Git| Manual Testing| MVC Architecture

What drives their work

The Architect

Designs and implements the foundational structures for robust delivery.

Gopalakrishnan's superpower

You excel at constructing and optimizing the underlying systems and processes that drive efficient technical delivery.

How Gopalakrishnan works

You are best suited for leadership roles where you can establish and optimize technical delivery processes and architectures, particularly within the AI domain.