Professional Profile
15+ Years
Solution Architect & Principal Engineer

Varun Gupta

Designing & leading cloud-native platforms

Hands-on engineering leader and solution architect with 15+ years of experience designing cloud-native platforms, leading high-performing teams, and turning complex business goals into reliable, scalable software.

15+ years experience 500K+ users served Led teams of 25+ engineers
Architecture & System Design AI & ML React & TypeScript Node.js & Java AWS & Azure Dotnet & Java Mobile & App Team Leadership & Mentoring

About Varun

A hands-on engineering leader who connects architecture, execution, and people to ship real business value.

I am a Solution Architect and Principal Engineer with more than 15+ years of experience building scalable platforms across fintech, enterprise, and SaaS products. My work spans frontend, backend, mobile, and cloud, but my true strength lies in designing systems that are reliable, observable, and aligned with business goals.

I enjoy turning ambiguous requirements into clear technical roadmaps, partnering with product and design, and mentoring engineers so that teams can move faster without sacrificing quality. Over the years, I have led teams, defined coding standards, and introduced practices that improved performance, stability, and developer experience.

Whether it is migrating to the cloud, scaling an existing platform, or launching a new product, I bring a calm, systematic approach focused on outcomes, not just technologies.

Professional Experience

15+ years of delivering innovative solutions and leading high-performing teams

Principal Solution Architect / Tech Lead

Singularis Venture Gurugram, IN
2024 - 2025

Leading architectural decisions for enterprise-scale applications serving 500K+ users. Designing cloud-native solutions using microservices architecture and DevOps best practices.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced system latency by 40% through architectural optimization
  • Led migration to AWS, cutting infrastructure costs by 30%
  • Mentored 12+ developers and established coding standards
React Node.js AWS Docker Kubernetes

Solution Architect

Wipro Ltd Remote, IN
2022 - 2024

Managed a team of 8 developers building scalable web applications. Implemented agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed by 50%.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully delivered 15+ major product releases
  • Implemented automated testing, reducing bugs by 60%
  • Improved team velocity by 45% through process optimization
Vue.js Python PostgreSQL Jenkins Azure

Principal Consultant

Xebia Gurugram, IN
2020 - 2022

Developed and maintained multiple client applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborated with UX designers to create responsive, user-friendly interfaces.

Key Achievements:

  • Built 20+ responsive web applications from scratch
  • Optimized application performance, improving load times by 35%
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews
Angular Java MongoDB Express.js REST APIs

Senior Software Developer / Consultant

IIHT Ltd Bangalore, IN
2018 - 2020

Started career building web applications and learning modern development practices. Gained expertise in both frontend and backend technologies while working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Achievements:

  • Contributed to core product development from MVP to Series A
  • Implemented user authentication and payment systems
  • Gained experience in full software development lifecycle
JavaScript PHP MySQL jQuery CSS3

Technical Lead

Medook International (P) Ltd India
2015 - 2018

Led development of a complete end-to-end online pharmacy solution where customers could upload medical records, book doctor appointments, and order healthcare products, while managing a team of 20 developers across web and mobile stacks.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered a production-ready platform using ASP.NET, ReactJS, MongoDB, AWS, and Docker
  • Drove system analysis, requirement gathering, and project budgeting for major releases
  • Coordinated delivery of projects and product demos for domestic and overseas clients
ASP.NET ReactJS MongoDB AWS Docker Kubernetes

Senior Technical Trainer

Appin Technology Lab India
2011 - 2015

Led mentor development programs and technical training for universities, education institutes, and government agencies while designing and delivering curriculum across multiple technologies.

Key Achievements:

  • Designed and delivered training on C#, Java, J2EE, PHP, and Android
  • Created course content and evaluation processes for professional programs
  • Guided participants to choose the right technologies for their career goals
C# Java J2EE PHP Android

Technical Skills

Comprehensive skill set built over 14+ years of hands-on experience

Frontend Development

React & TypeScript 8 years
Vue.js 4 years
Angular 10 years

Backend Development

Node.js 10 years
Python 5 years
Java 10 years

Cloud & DevOps

AWS 8 years
Docker & Kubernetes 6 years
Azure 7 years

Solution Architecture

Designing scalable, maintainable systems that meet business requirements while ensuring optimal performance and security.

Team Leadership

Leading cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Certifications & Recognition

AWS Solutions Architect Certified Scrum Master Google Cloud Professional Azure Professional

Let's Connect

Have a project, role, or architecture challenge in mind?
Reach out for a conversation—strategy call, technical review, or exploring how we can work together.

Email

thevarungupta5@gmail.com

Best for project briefs, architecture questions, or longer technical discussions

Phone

+91 99100-02807

Call or WhatsApp — Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM IST