I am Rakesh Kumar, a seasoned software engineer based in Bangalore, India, with over 20 years of
experience in
developing and leading innovative software solutions across various sectors, including fintech, education,
IoT, and AI. My career spans a range of high-impact roles, from Head of Engineering to CTO and
consultant,
where I have guided high-performance engineering teams and spearheaded the development of complex, scalable
platforms.
My core expertise lies in Full-Stack Development, Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture, and Cloud
Solutions, with
hands-on proficiency in Flutter, Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, and database management with MongoDB,
MySQL, and
MsSQL. I excel in problem-solving, integrating cutting-edge technology to address business
challenges
effectively, and nurturing teams to achieve engineering excellence.
I have developed several financial technology products for prominent clients, including
MoneyControl,
ShareKhan, CRISIL, HDFC Securities, Edelweiss, Business Standard, NDTV Profit, Standard Chartered Bank,
and
other leading companies, showcasing my expertise in creating impactful solutions in the financial sector.
Throughout my career, I have led the creation of platforms like SpeakSecret for secure conversations
and
Taskslate for efficient task management, and contributed to a variety of projects that enhanced user
engagement and operational workflows. I am passionate about designing and building scalable, user-focused
solutions that drive innovation.
My approach combines a commitment to staying hands-on with the latest technologies and a proven track
record
of team leadership, making me adept at tackling complex system architectures and project management.
Created an anonymous platform for secure, open conversations, prioritizing privacy and user support.
Independently developed a comprehensive field management tool that streamlines task allocation, monitoring, and reporting for on-field operations. Utilized cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity and efficiency in field services.
Independently created a versatile no-code platform empowering users to build and deploy applications without programming knowledge. Focused on user-friendly design and functionality to facilitate rapid application development and deployment.
Developed and launched TradeSimulate, an innovative NSE stock trading simulation app that enables users to practice trading with virtual money, enhancing their market knowledge and trading confidence without financial risk.
I spearheaded the development of India’s first cloud-based SaaS product in the education sector, leading a team of software engineers to build comprehensive modules for a school ERP system covering admissions, academics, finance, and communication, which is now operational in approximately 80 schools. I architected the backend infrastructure and designed an extensive database schema with around 300 tables. Additionally, I successfully onboarded and mentored multiple junior software engineers, providing hands-on training in practical software development techniques and deploying them to various projects.
Drawgogo - Drawing AI Mentor: Led team developing AI drawing mentor app, guiding AI image recognition integration.
Handwritezy - Handwriting AI Mentor: Directed team building AI handwriting mentor app, utilizing AI image recognition for skill enhancement.
SafeTrip is a next generation IOT, biometric and GPS based solution for safety and transport management in schools.
Food-tech startup aiming to connect home chefs with people who want to eat healthy home-cooked food.
Machine learning-driven news aggregator that provided personalized and auto-summarized news articles, adapting to readers' interests over time.
Directed the creation of Nafex, India’s largest foreign exchange marketplace.
Created OpenCanvas, a collaboration and communication platform for entrepreneurs and investors.
Designed and developed multiple financial technology solutions for leading clients such as MoneyControl, ShareKhan, CRISIL, HDFC Securities, Edelweiss, Business Standard, NDTV Profit, and Standard Chartered Bank.
I contributed to the development of Nextenders, a government tendering platform under Wipro, enhancing public procurement through secure, efficient e-tendering solutions.
Developed a financial tool for Moneycontrol and other financial clients, focusing on enhancing user experience and financial data analysis.
Provided support for website updates, ensuring functionality and enhancing user experience.
Full Stack Development, Android Development, IOS Development, Team Management, Requirement Analysis, System Architecture, Flutter, PHP 8, Python, Java, MySQL, MsSQL Server, MongoDB, JavaScript & jQuery, Node.js, Electron JS, Jira, Trello, Confluence, Tech Stack, Visual Studio, Netbeans, Android Studio, Xcode, Postman, MySQL Workbench, Sublime.