Led strategic R&D initiatives, delivering innovative retail technology solutions from ideation to deployment across thousands of stores.Spearheaded the rollout of a tablet-based self-checkout system, streamlining operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.Awarded multiple patents for advancements in cashierless technology, positioning 7-Eleven at the forefront of retail innovation.Built and scaled high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Established incubation structures and strategic roadmaps to align R&D efforts with business goals and ensure seamless execution.Developed and integrated cashierless store solutions with mobile platforms, boosting operational efficiency and customer engagement.Designed scalable testing frameworks to support smooth product launches and ensure reliable system performance at scale.Collaborated cross-functionally with product, UX, and operations teams to align development with business needs and improve outcomes.Mentored and developed engineering talent, enhancing processes and optimizing operations to support enterprise growth.Saved substantial labor costs annually by heading the rollout of the company's pioneering tablet-based self-checkout system across over 2k+ stores.Improved operational efficiency across cross-functional teams by introducing feature flagging to the enterprise for risk and software release management in close collaboration with a key vendor.

* Decreased deployment time and complexity by 50% by managing migration from microservice architecture to Kubernetes and Helm.* Achieved a 90% reduction in cross-regional deployment time by implementing Terraform within the CI/CD pipeline.

* Secured six patents by pioneering cashierless store technologies through innovative development.* Empowered a five-member engineering team to innovate and execute cutting-edge weight zone technology for cashierless retail environments that drove advancements in in-store operations.

* Accelerated code coverage from 60% to 90% by upskilling junior developers in Selenium automation testing for full-stack development.* Standardized the code quality and maintainability by migrating a call center application to Angular 6, which bolstered the system's efficiency and user experience.

- Migrated the company’s Angular.js-based call center application to Angular 6, reducing code base complexity and higher code quality by introducing automation and unit testing.- Implemented backend using SQL database and ADO.NET Entity Framework.

* Consulted and guided five diverse clients regarding cultivating expertise in various technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, Angular, MySQL, AWS, and Node.js.

* Led and supervised a 10-person team as a shop foreman and wheeled vehicle mechanic, overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring optimal team performance.