Vishwas Garg
San Francisco
Summary
Results-driven and technically proficient engineering leader with extensive experience in designing, developing, and scaling high-performance systems. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and within scope. Proficient in a wide range of programming languages and technologies. Adept at implementing Agile methodologies, optimizing system performance, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Demonstrated success in aligning technical initiatives with business goals, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive product success and revenue growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
OpenTable Inc.
02.2025 - Current
- Team Leadership: Spearhead two backend teams comprising 12 engineers in the development and maintenance of mission-critical, high-throughput systems for Restaurant’s Reservations, Guest, and Availability Computation workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- System Design and Scalability: Design and scale robust systems utilizing Java, .NET, Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB, optimizing performance and ensuring seamless operations under high demand.
- Mentorship and Technical Excellence: Mentor engineers across levels (SE2 to Principal), fostering innovation, technical expertise, and a culture of excellence within the team.
- DevOps and System Stability: Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and incident response processes to enhance system stability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and compliant solutions, aligning technical execution with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Engineering Manager
OpenTable Inc.
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Team Leadership: Led a team of 6 engineers in the design, development, and implementation of new product features, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with project objectives.
- Project and Resource Management: Managed engineering budgets and resources across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Mentorship and Technical Guidance: Mentored junior engineers, providing technical expertise and guidance on project planning and execution, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals, driving successful product launches and contributing to increased revenue streams.
Senior Software Engineer
OpenTable Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Payment Platform Development: Designed and implemented a secure and scalable payment platform to streamline transaction processes and enhance user payment experiences.
- Restaurant Group Management Product: Developed a centralized management solution for the Restaurant Group, enabling efficient oversight of Restaurants and reservations from a single platform, improving operational efficiency and coordination.
- Restaurant Reservation Software Enhancement: Spearheaded the enhancement of product features, performance optimization, and user experience improvements for Restaurant reservation software, resulting in increased usability and customer satisfaction.
Software Engineer II
OpenTable Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Micro Question Service Development: Designed and implemented a microservice to capture and analyze diner preferences, enabling personalized experiences and data-driven decision-making.
- Sitemap Generation Service: Created and deployed a sitemap generation service to enhance website visibility and improve search engine optimization (SEO) rankings, driving increased organic traffic.
Software Engineer
Oyo Rooms
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Consumer Website Optimization: Enhanced website architecture and design, integrated performance monitoring tools, and implemented methodologies to improve product definition, release processes, and user-centric customization, driving a more efficient and tailored user experience.
- Question and Answer Service: Designed and developed a robust backend server to enable persistent storage of questions and answers in a database, and integrated Elasticsearch to efficiently handle and optimize search functionality.
- Progressive Web App (PWA) Development: Upgraded mobile web architecture and performance, leading to improved user engagement and a significant increase in bookings through the mobile web platform.
Software Engineer
Locon Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Housing.com)
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementation: Designed and deployed a single sign-on service to streamline user authentication, enabling seamless access to multiple applications using a single set of credentials, enhancing security and user experience.
- Real Estate Content Management System: Developed a web-based application for centralized management of real estate content, featuring an intuitive interface for adding, modifying, and publishing content, improving operational efficiency and content consistency.
Software Engineer
Navyug Infosolutions
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Personnel Management System: Designed and developed a comprehensive web-based application to streamline personnel data management, enabling efficient data organization and the generation of detailed reports for decision-making and analysis.
- Inventory Management System: Created a robust web application to oversee inventory tracking and authorization processes, ensuring accurate management and distribution of items and equipment across multiple divisions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur, India04-2014
Skills
Technical Skills
- C, C#, Java, Python, TypeScript
- Experienced with Spring, NET, Nodejs, React, Redis, PostgreSQL
- Skilled in Git, Jenkins, AWS, ELK Stack, Kafka, MongoDB
Leadership & Management
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Budget and resource management
- Agile methodology implementation (Scrum, Kanban)
System Design & Scalability
- Designed and scaled high-performance systems
- Expertise in Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB
Collaboration & Communication
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Stakeholder alignment and conflict resolution
- Mentoring and fostering team growth
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
OpenTable Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Engineering Manager
OpenTable Inc.
03.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Software Engineer
OpenTable Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2023
Software Engineer II
OpenTable Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2019
Software Engineer
Oyo Rooms
12.2015 - 06.2017
Software Engineer
Locon Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Housing.com)
06.2015 - 12.2015
Software Engineer
Navyug Infosolutions
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
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