Praful Kumar

Strategic Technology & Program Management Leader

Strategic Technology & Program Management Leader with 18.7+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation across Backend, Mobile, QA, UI/UX, Infrastructure, and InfoSec domains. Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerized deployments, and Agile delivery. Hands-on with Docker, AWS, Azure, GoLang, Node.js, and Python. As a Program Manager, successfully led multi-disciplinary teams through full SDLC ensuring stakeholder alignment and measurable business outcomes. Achieved ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certifications.
Professional Experience
Tech Head
Jan 2025 - Present
IWServices (Project: Skai.ai)
Leading the development of Skai.ai, an AI-powered skincare recommendation engine.
  • Developed core IP for demographic detection, skin tone analysis, and anomaly detection using custom Deep Learning models.
  • Orchestrated microservices architecture using AWS SageMaker, ECS Fargate, and GPU instances.
  • Ensured strict compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR for biometric data.
  • Android/Mobile: Oversaw integration of AI models into mobile SDKs for real-time edge inference.
Python Next.js Medusa.js AWS GoLang Node.js
Tech Head / Program Manager
Jun 2023 – Jan 2025
i-XL Technology
  • Led a multidisciplinary team of 40+, including Android developers, backend, and infra teams.
  • Directed the development of Android applications and finance SaaS modules.
  • Managed data verification (CIBIL, CRIF) and engineered scalable cloud solutions on AWS/Oracle Cloud.
  • Achieved ISO 9001 & 27001 certifications and executed extensive DR activities.
PHP GoLang Python React Angular AWS Android
General Manager - Technology
Nov 2020 – June 2023
Grab a Grub (Reliance Group)
  • Led development for Last-mile logistics app used by 55,000 riders across India.
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of Mobile (Android) and web platforms processing 500k+ orders/day.
  • Tech Stack: PHP Node.js GoLang React AWS Azure MongoDB
Engineering Manager
Aug 2019 – Nov 2020
BusinessLeaders
  • Managed e-commerce/lead management domains (Rev: $780M).
  • Directed AWS cloud operations, code audits, and product development.
PHP Magento AngularJS AWS MongoDB
Senior Project Manager
May 2017 – Aug 2019
Bhejo Pvt Ltd
  • Owned lifecycle for products like iBhejo, PPOBOX (Global Parcel Forwarding).
  • Managed mobile app strategies and eCommerce platforms (Magento, OpenCart).
PHP Magento X-Cart OpenCart AWS
Lead Engineer
Aug 2012 – April 2017
Squeakee Media Pvt. Ltd
  • Built OffersOn Android Application: Developed map-based search engine app from scratch.
  • Designed search algorithms using SOLR and built Squeakee SaaS platform.
Android PHP SOLR AWS Magento
Team Leader / Developer Roles
2007 – 2012
JustDial Ltd | Webodrome | Mutants
  • JustDial: Developed ERP modules (Multi-City Contract), migrated FoxPro to PHP.
  • Webodrome/Mutants: Developed web process management software and payment integrations.