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Komal Jain

Komal Jain

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

13+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, specializing in building and leading high-performing engineering teams. I have been leading teams, delivering complex projects end-to-end, and driving technical excellence through mentorship and coaching. I excel at stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and translating business requirements into technical solutions, while fostering team growth and innovation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Consultant

Sahaj Software
Melbourne, VIC
07.2019 - Current

EngageX -

  • Led team of 8 engineers end-to-end, from stakeholder discovery through production delivery and post-launch optimization
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Data Science teams to define roadmap, set priorities, and align on deliverables
  • Drove technical architecture decisions for integrating Large Language Models into customer communication channels across multiple platforms
  • Conducted regular 1:1s, sprint planning, and retrospectives to foster team collaboration and continuous improvement

FinTech Company -

  • Collaborated with engineering leadership to modernize legacy financial services application.

NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) -

  • Led team of 3 developers to create data pipeline supporting humanitarian operations
  • Partnered directly with NGO stakeholders to understand humanitarian aid delivery requirements and translate into scalable technical solutions
  • Improved error handling and data validation processes, reducing processing time and enabling faster aid delivery to crisis regions
  • Established code review practices and testing standards, improving code quality

Connected Vehicle Platform -

  • Build real-time data tracking platform for Fortune 500 automobile manufacturer
  • Mentored team members on distributed systems architecture and real-time data processing at scale

Graduate Bootcamp Program

  • Designed and delivered comprehensive 12-week intensive bootcamp for 44 graduate engineers
  • Developed curriculum covering software engineering fundamentals, modern development practices, agile methodologies, and professional skills
  • Coordinated with senior engineers to provide mentorship, project guidance, and technical expertise
  • Established assessment criteria, conducted regular check-ins, and provided continuous feedback to ensure participant success

Software Engineer

Aera Technology
Pune, India
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Push Notifications - Setting up the backend integration with AWS SNS to send push notifications to mobile applications
  • Cortex - Building platform with Data Science team to generate forecasts for user

Software Engineer

Equal Experts India
Pune, India
07.2013 - 10.2018
  • Midas - On-the-fly Schema Migration tool for MongoDB
  • Giftbak - Loyalty Application for independent businesses in UK
  • Computer Based Testing - React Front End Application for School to conduct tests
  • Priority Moments - Involved in rewriting of the entire platform and legacy report processing system to microservices

Education

B.E. - Computers

Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pune
06-2012

Skills

  • Java, C#, Python, Groovy, Scala
  • Javascript, React JS, Typescript, Redux
  • MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Springboot, Play, ASPNET
  • Jenkins, TeamCity, Github Actions
  • CI/CD, Terraform
  • Kubernetes, Docker, AWS
  • Kafka, Cassandra
  • Maven, Gradle, SBT
  • JUnit, Specs2, Jest
  • Selenium, Cucumber, Specflow
  • TDD, Agile, Scrum
  • LLM Integration, ML Platforms

Leadership Highlights

  • Team leadership: Led engineering teams ranging from 3 to 8 developers across multiple high-impact projects, managing the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to production delivery
  • Talent Development: Designed and delivered 12-week bootcamp program for 44 graduate engineers, establishing comprehensive curriculum and mentoring framework
  • Hiring & Recruitment: Active participant in hiring processes including candidate screening, technical interviews, and hiring decisions to build strong engineering teams
  • Community Leadership: Volunteer organizer for "She Loves Data" meetup, fostering women's participation and diversity in technology
  • Stakeholder Management: Direct engagement with business stakeholders and executives to gather requirements, manage expectations, and deliver measurable business outcomes

Timeline

Software Consultant

Sahaj Software
07.2019 - Current

Software Engineer

Aera Technology
11.2018 - 07.2019

Software Engineer

Equal Experts India
07.2013 - 10.2018

B.E. - Computers

Sinhgad College of Engineering
Komal Jain