Senior Engineering Leader with 19+ years of experience architecting and scaling mission-critical systems across MNCs and high-growth startups. Proven track record of building teams, driving technical excellence, and delivering infrastructure that scales. Expert in full-stack architecture, API development, compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA), and cloud optimization, with experience in Python, Django, AWS, and emerging technologies including LLMs. Successfully led cross-functional initiatives resulting in significant cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.