I’ve worked with a number of clients across several industries, and all that experience informs how I work today. I’m skilled not only in the technical side of my job, but also in the soft skills required to shepherd a team through a big project.
Working with me means working with someone always on the lookout for innovative solutions to old problems.
Gourav Dwivedi
Project Manager/ Leader / Developer / Data Scientist
Senior Engineering Manager
Work Experince
Coupa Software, December 2021 - September 2023
Led a specialized feature team in the Treasury Department, advancing microservice architecture for the Coupa Business Spent Management suite.
Orchestrated the Agile SDLC, fostering collaboration among Product Owners, UX, QA, Business, Operations, Support, and SRE teams.
Conducted technical design reviews and devised a strategic roadmap for Treasury software, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Championed team performance through targeted recruitment, skill assessments, and continuous process improvements.
Served as Scrum Master, embedding agile methodologies within the team to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Defined and managed release plans, meticulously outlining project scopes and milestones while proactively addressing potential risks.
Supervised Release Management and CI/CD workflows, guaranteeing smooth deployment of applications in diverse environments, including AWS.
President
Agkiya, April 2024 - Present
Led Project Management and Software Development cycles with Scrum Master proficiency and Software Architectural acumen.
Pioneered advancements in Generative AI, steering Machine Learning/Deep Learning projects from inception to successful deployment.
Technical Lead
IMS Health, January 2014 - July 2015
Led the architecture and advancement of cross-platform software modules for a SaaS CRM solution, encompassing iOS, Android, and Web.
Mentored engineering teams, expedited technical problem-solving, and upheld excellence through meticulous code reviews.
Partnered with stakeholders to understand business needs and spearheaded the discovery of cutting-edge solutions.
Performed in-depth research on product development practices, providing key analyses to guide strategic product initiatives.
Software Development Manager
IQVIA, July 2015 - November 2021
Led two key teams: a development team delivering innovative SaaS CRM solutions for web and mobile platforms, transforming the Pharma industry, and a remote team maintaining legacy systems.
Managed the entire project lifecycle, from strategic planning to execution, ensuring the delivery of scalable, user-focused software products.
Directed technical strategy and promoted cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders for effective software integration.
Oversaw resource distribution and budget management to maintain financial integrity of projects.
Served as Scrum Master, guiding teams with agility and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Conducted performance reviews, set goals, and drove talent development, including hiring and disciplinary measures, to build a top-performing team.
Software Developer
Cegedim-Dendrite, August 2005 - July 2007
Created web services and Plugins in C# and integrate them to baseline products.
Defect fixing and support/maintenance after deployment.
Modeling the database architecture while ensuring the product supports the business needs.
Unit Testing of the resulting components.entor a team of software developers.
Senior Software Engineer
Cegedim, July 2007 - January 2014
Modeling the database architecture and ensuring it supports the business needs.
Responsible for developing new programs and proofing the program to develop needed changes to assure production of a quality product.
Analyze, design and coordinate the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems.
Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems and suggest solutions.
Develop iOS, Android and Web version of SaaS CRM product.
Area of Expertise
Project Management
Team Management
Quality Assurance
Cost Tracking
Leadership
Software Development
Generative AI
Machine Learning/Deep Learning Algorithms
Domain Driven Design