Hi, I'm Kartik 👋
Software Architect
KP

About

I'm a hard-working professional with 20+ years of experience delivering critical projects that are resilient, scalable, and maintainable. I'm recognized as a trusted, logistical, troubleshooting employee with a history of making key decisions regarding software architecture and implementation. I'm experienced in the strategic planning, execution, and leadership of technology initiatives that support business goals, deliver continuous improvement, and enhance productivity. I'm skilled in web application, API, and mobile software development. I'm accomplished in building, growing, and mentoring software engineering teams.

Work Experience

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We Feed Raw

2025-01-01 - Present
Principal Software Architect
Architecture, development, and maintenance of e-commerce subscriptions solutions
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Bark

2022-08-29 - 2024-12-20
Principal Software Architect
Architecture, development, and maintenance of e-commerce subscriptions solutions with over 7 milliion users and over 1 milltion active subscriptions Designed and implemented integrations with third-pary e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and Commercetools Worked with subscription management platforms such as Ordergroove, Recharge, and Recurly Streamline product catalog data flow Creation of internal tools to retrieve, manipulate, and load data Administor and advocate for rigor toward SDLC best practices
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WWT Application Services

2013-04-01 - 2022-08-23
Lead Software Architect
Led the creation of a software architecture practice; provided guidance on engineering standards and best practices; guided teams on continuous architecture and design for scalable and maintainable software. Architected multi-platform project for a retail client consisting of iOS, Android, and back-end API development with a user base of 10 million users resulting in significant increases in revenue and customer base within the first two months of deployment. Set direction for engineering vision by evaluating modern software design patterns, practices, and tools. Provided leadership in all aspects of software design and delivery to craft technical strategy. Directed and managed teams ranging in size from three to 18; developed iOS and API applications while managing client expectations, gathering requirements, supporting cross team collaboration, and providing technical leadership. Involved in continuous improvement of development practices in areas of software design & architecture and CI/CD practices. Organized feature development across multiple teams on mobile application development; executed initiatives while engaging and collaborating closely with backend microservices. Charged with training and mentoring developers in general software and iOS development to meet and exceed company goals.
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WWT Application Services

2017-04-01 - 2022-08-23
Developer Performance Manager
Mentored colleagues in software and product development, providing career counseling, and resolving conflicts. Drove software engineering best practices. Set technical and cultural standards for software engineers.
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WWT Application Services

2017-04-01 - 2022-08-23
Technical Operations Manager
Promoted and developed a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies WWT's values. Played a crucial role in the inception and continued growth of the WWT Application Services NYC office; grew employee count from one to ten by being directly involved in staffing, recruiting, and management of the office. Developed a team of hardworking and motivated engineers with high expectations around individual ownership and client impact. Set direction for the NYC team, anticipating strategic and growth challenges via thoughtful long-term planning.
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Fueled By Soda

2008-01-01 - 2013-04-01
President
Operated as primary contact for the organization to ensure client environments align with company standards and service delivery. Analyze various concerns while consulting and developing multiple web, iOS, and RESTful API applications. Utilized various tools and platforms such Java, Ruby, Flash, Swift, iOS, and AWS to execute deliverables. Successfully revamped architecture and front-end to simplify development; accomplished goals and objectives by meeting stringent timelines. Initiative boosted income by 2%, achieved a bug- free application in first year of application life, and was recognized by users for saving considerable time.
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Analysts International

2007-06-01 - 2008-03-01
Consultant
Diagnosed and resolved questions or problems that involved system configurations / setup, application functionality, and bugs / enhancements. Tasked with developing web applications on the behavioral healthcare sector. Identified problems in a timely manner, gathered and analyzed information, skillfully developed alternative solutions, and consulted on various ways to resolve problems in early stages.
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Maritz

2004-06-01 - 2007-06-01
Lead IT Analyst
Provided ongoing support for colleagues during day-to-day business operations as it related to systems infrastructure. Directed multiple teams involved in web application development of sales incentive programs. Acted as tech lead for a team of 10 developers; recognized as a four time winner of the Deliver the Difference award for individual and team performance.
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Fidelity Information Services

2002-06-01 - 2004-06-01
Client Server Developer
Served as a liaison between the business and technical resources by ensuring the availability of applications for internal and external users. Successfully identified and resolved various functionality concerns to empower users. Developed account analysis / commercial CRM and internet banking applications and responded to a variety of queries pertinent to software, CRM and application-related questions. Provided on-site support and employed various standard operating systems and procedures while expediting issues to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Mobile

Swift
Objective-C
iOS

Backend

Kotlin
Java
Ruby
Postgres
Redis
SQL
RabbitMQ
Kafka

Software Development

Agile
Kanban
Scrum
TDD
Pair Programming
Mentorship

DevOps

CI/CD
Git
Gitlab
Bitrise
Github

Cloud

AWS
GCP
Terraform