Shiju Narayan (He/Him/His) Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

As an Engineering Manager, I lead a dynamic team of backend, frontend, and data engineers, delivering scalable, high-impact solutions. My focus is on driving the execution of multi-million-dollar projects that align with business objectives, all while maintaining a 95% project completion rate and ensuring risk mitigation through close collaboration with Product teams.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Aligned the technical vision with business strategy, leading to a 12% increase in business value through the execution of a multi-year technology roadmap.• Spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge platform that processes over 10 million advertising transactions annually, optimizing scalability and performance.• Reduced cloud costs by 27%, generating $40,000 in annual savings through automation and optimization strategies.• Managed a $2.75M budget, achieving 7% cost savings by reallocating resources and improving budget efficiency.• Increased deployment frequency by 30% and reduced lead time for changes by 25% through process optimization and data-driven insights.• Led a digital transformation initiative that enhanced sales conversions by 14%, leveraging AI to refactor workflows and automate key user actions.• Mentored and developed a high-performing team of engineers, increasing engagement by 20% and improving project delivery timelines through targeted development programs.As a mentor and coach, I emphasize professional growth, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within the team. By building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, I translate complex technical challenges into actionable insights. I am committed to recruiting top-tier talent and promoting a company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Boston, Ma, Us

As an Engineering Manager at Wayfair, I spearheaded innovations and led continuous improvements for Catalog Media's Distribution pipeline, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions. I coached and mentored a diverse team of software engineers, fostering their technical growth and career development.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Led the development of multi-quarter roadmaps, balancing the delivery of technical enhancements with the introduction of new business features, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.• Managed cross-functional project plans and delivery commitments across multiple pods, ensuring the timely execution of high-impact projects.• Collaborated with engineers to define and implement technical designs that met both engineering standards and business goals.• Optimized departmental resources, maintaining a best-in-class engineering team focused on operational excellence.• Drove operational excellence initiatives, regularly providing progress and performance reports to senior leadership.Key Achievements:• Directed the evolution of Catalog Media's 3D Model Production pipeline, delivering 3 high-impact projects that streamlined asset production.• Achieved a 67% reduction in project turnaround time, contributing to a 17% increase in customer retention by enhancing the overall customer experience.

Lancy, Geneva, Ch

At Temenos, I led the architectural design and optimization of complex systems for a large enterprise banking core software. My work focused on building scalable, high-performance architectures while mentoring developers and driving innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Designed Loan Origination app used by 23% of US banks and 65% of credit unions, enabling real-time decision-making through integrations with NADA, KBB, and credit bureaus.• Led the design and implementation of highly optimized, modular, and reusable code, ensuring high availability and efficient system performance.• Mentored and coached development and product support teams, providing architectural guidance and conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.• Researched and integrated emerging technologies, pushing the boundaries of system design and enhancing Temenos' product offerings.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal design solutions aligned with business goals and customer needs.• Designed and implemented advanced push and pull data interfaces, integrating with third-party providers for seamless functionality.• Conducted training for 50+ teams, boosting user adoption by 15%, and led presentations at industry events, engaging 200+ banking professionals.

Malvern, Pa, Us

At Temenos, I contributed to the development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications for the banking sector. I worked on creating efficient, reusable components and interfaces, while collaborating with architects and customers to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Developed collection software with payment integration, auto-reminders, and financial reporting, boosting transaction efficiency by 20%.• Built scalable applications used by 200+ credit unions and banks, handling 1M+ daily transactions for timely processing, reminders, and accurate balancing.• Implemented the Observer Pattern for payment tracking, automating notifications and actions, improving collection efficiency by 25%.• Created efficient, reusable tiered components using ASP.NET, VB.NET, MVC, and WCF, optimizing system performance and scalability.• Designed and developed intuitive user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and AJAX, enhancing the user experience and usability.• Collaborated with analysts and architects to create high-level functional and technical designs, guiding development teams in delivering robust, scalable solutions.• Worked closely with customers and product management to define and implement technology solutions that met business needs.• Created conceptual designs for the Akcelerant core technology platform (.NET, MVC, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), implementing features across multiple products.• Performed code reviews for larger, complex development initiatives and provided technical expertise in software usage, performance, and architectural decisions.• Conducted system analysis of third-party products during integration processes, contributing to technical decisions and defining documentation for development teams.• Ensured scalability, performance, and security throughout the product design lifecycle, following best practices for system optimization.

Iselin, New Jersey, Us

As a .NET Full Stack Consultant at Vedicsoft Solutions, I delivered tailored software solutions to clients such as Geisinger and BCBS, ensuring that business requirements were met with high-quality, scalable code.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Developed software based on functional and technical design specifications, identifying and addressing potential design gaps to ensure seamless implementations.Built scalable and reusable middle-tier logic using technologies such as ASP.NET, VB.NET, Classic ASP, XML, Visual FoxPro, and C#.Designed and developed intuitive, dynamic user interfaces with technologies including HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, XSL, EXTJS, and AJAX, enhancing user experience.Created and optimized databases, views, stored procedures, T-SQL statements, and user-defined functions, applying best practices in SQL Server 2005/2008 to improve performance and maintainability.Extensively used typed datasets to boost the performance and efficiency of database interactions, contributing to the overall performance of applications.Worked closely with clients to customize software solutions that met their specific business requirements, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Information Systems

Minor, Business Administration And Management, General