Profile
Seasoned technology leader with over 2 decades of experience in delivering large-scale enterprise platforms and cloud-native solutions.
Proven track record in driving architectural modernization, leading cross-functional global teams, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Deep expertise in scalable design, developer experience, cloud strategy, and AI integrations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Enterprise Architecture & Tech Strategy
• Cloud-Native Development (OpenShift, AWS, Kubernetes)
• Microservices, Micro Frontends, Domain Driven Design
• AI/ML Architecture (LLMs, RAG, Agents, MCP, Ethical AI)
• API & Integration Strategy (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)
• AuthN, AuthZ and SSO
• DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• Observability, Resilience & Security
• Team Leadership, Agile Delivery, Tech Mentorship
• Vendor Management
• Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
LANGUAGES & Frameworks
Java, J2EE, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Objective-C, C#, Python, SpringBoot, Quarkus, Apache Camel, NestJS,
PLATFORMS
SQL, NoSQL, SaaS frameworks, API-first ecosystems, LangChain, OpenAI,
OpenShift, AWS
Education
• Certification on Leadership in AI from ISB (pursuing)
• Bootcamp: Generative AI, LLM Apps, AI Agents, Cursor AI
• Dual Diploma in Multimedia and Web Design from Arena
• Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University
Project Highlights:
• Technician Copilot – AI-driven assistant leveraging LLMs and RAG for real-time troubleshooting
• Brightly Platform – Global, containerized SaaS platform deployed across EU, AU, and US
• ERP & IoT Integrations – Seamless data synchronization across SAP, NetSuite, D365, and IoT ecosystems
• OpenPage – Scalable eLearning solution impacting over 1 million learners globally
Pulkit Gupta
Technology Leader | Engineering & Delivery Strategist | AI GENERALIST
VALUE I CREATE
Delivery & Execution Excellence
• Directed global cross‑functional teams to deliver enterprise SaaS platforms on time and within budget, embedding agile practices and metrics‑driven governance to ensure predictable outcomes and measurable business impact.
Enterprise Architecture & Scalable Solutions
• Designed and delivered Brightly’s next-generation platform with microservices and micro frontends on OpenShift, enabling rapid product releases across global regions.
AI-Powered Innovation
• Spearheading Generative AI and RAG-based solutions
• Established architectural best practices to integrate LLMs and intelligent workflows into core offerings.
Developer Experience & Engineering Excellence
• Partnered with CloudOps to enhance developer productivity through GitOps, observability, and enforced security-by-design practices.
• Implemented Architecture Decision Records (ADR) to ensure architectural clarity across teams.
Integration & Interoperability
• Architected seamless integrations with ERP platforms (SAP, NetSuite, D365) and IoT systems to enable real-time data exchange and reduce duplication of effort.
Leadership & Talent Development
• Mentoring architects, leads and engineers across multiple geographies, aligning their technical growth with strategic business goals.
EXPERIENCE
Siemens (Brightly Software) — Noida, India
Engineering & Delivery Leadership
Senior Director – Architecture (Jan 2025 – July 2025)
Director - Architecture (Jan 2022 – Jan 2025)
• Spearheaded solutioning and delivery of Generative AI and RAG-based initiatives such as Technician Copilot, improving frontline decision-making and reducing support overhead.
• Architected and launched a scalable, cloud-native platform using microservices and micro frontends—accelerating time-to-market and supporting global rollout.
• Established cross-functional teams to develop scalable, integrable solutions from the ground up.
• Enabled high-quality delivery by embedding engineering excellence practices, observability, and secure-by-design principles.
• Mentored 6+ architects and 40+ engineers, fostering technical leadership, autonomy, and a culture of innovation.
• Streamlined integrations and API strategy—reducing delivery friction across products and third-party platforms uncovering ARR of $300K+.
• Reduced operational costs by over $70K per annum.
• Established architectural review forums and technical governance models for consistent design standards
• Instilled a culture of continuous learning by introducing Tech Talk initiatives.
• Instilled a metrics-driven engineering culture focused on code quality, team velocity and customer impact.
• Oversaw onboarding processes for vendors and contractors
• Travelled to US to discuss integration strategy with other Siemens companies & attend leadership trainings
SHL — Gurgaon, India
Director of Engineering (Dec 2019 – Dec 2021)
• Improved delivery quality and speed by driving Engineering Excellence and architectural standards.
• Scaled multiple product teams, accelerating execution across key initiatives.
• Led adoption of DDD and event-driven design, modernizing system architecture.
• Mentored cross-functional teams, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Aligned tech and business strategy through close stakeholder partnerships.
• Standardized API design and integration practices across teams, enabling faster partner and internal system integration
Magic Software — Noida, India
Senior Engineering Manager (Feb 2019 – Dec 2019)
Excelsoft Technologies — Noida, India
Senior Engineering Manager & BU Head (Jan 2017 – Feb 2019)
Engineering Manager (Dec 2015 – Jan 2017)
Senior Team Lead (Dec 2013 – Feb 2019)
Team Lead (April 2010 – Dec 2013)
• Led tech strategy and delivery for OpenPage, a web and mobile-based learning platform with 1M+ users and $10M+ of revenue.
• Built and managed a 50+ member cross-functional team, spanning Android, iOS, Java, PHP, HTML5, mobile, and DevOps.
• Travelled to Vietnam, UK, US for technical solutioning & business opportunities.
Earlier Roles
Magic Software, I2K2 Systems, Via Infotech, Prastuti Infomedia
2000 – 2010 - Led multimedia and software development projects; gained early leadership and full-stack technical experience.
