Zaid Qureshi

Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager with 8+ years of experience leading SaaS product development and scalable platforms. Expert in React, GraphQL, and Kubernetes with a track record of re-architecting systems, driving AI-driven solutions, and mentoring teams to deliver high-performance results.

About

I am a passionate Engineering Manager with over 8 years of experience in building and scaling SaaS products. My expertise spans across modern web technologies, cloud-native platforms, and team leadership. I have a proven track record of re-architecting complex systems, implementing AI-driven solutions, and mentoring development teams to achieve exceptional results.

Throughout my career, I have focused on creating scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. I specialize in React ecosystem, GraphQL APIs, Kubernetes orchestration, and modern DevOps practices. My leadership approach combines technical excellence with strategic thinking to deliver products that exceed business objectives.

Work Experience

Engineering Manager

Fynd

Apr 2023 – Present
  • Led re-architecture of Theme Engine in React with GraphQL
  • Implemented AI-driven onboarding solutions
  • Advanced caching, SSR, and SEO optimization
  • Mentored and led development teams

Senior Software Engineer

Fynd

Apr 2022 – Mar 2023
  • Scaled Theme Engine with plugin support architecture
  • Automated API SDK generation processes
  • Implemented Grafana + Prometheus observability stack
  • Optimized system performance and reliability

Software Development Engineer II

Fynd

Aug 2020 – Mar 2022
  • Maintained and enhanced Theme Engine in Vue.js
  • Implemented Docker-based CI/CD pipelines
  • Set up comprehensive monitoring with New Relic
  • Improved system stability and deployment processes

Frontend Lead

OneWallet

Apr 2019 – Jul 2020
  • Built React-based templates and components
  • Developed and published npm libraries
  • Created Android applications
  • Implemented internationalization in Grafana dashboards

Frontend Developer

Hullo, Inc.

Jul 2018 – Mar 2019
  • Migrated legacy Polymer application to Vue/Vuex
  • Built custom graph visualizations using Vis.js
  • Improved user experience and performance
  • Collaborated on data visualization features

Full Stack Developer

TCS

Dec 2016 – Jun 2018
  • Developed React + Redux modules
  • Led Materialize CSS migration project
  • Created Node-RED automation flows
  • Built full-stack web applications

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Mumbai University

2016

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Product StrategySystem ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Technology & Platforms

Cloud-Native PlatformsDevOpsKubernetesDockerCI/CD

Frontend Technologies

ReactVue.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptGraphQLReduxVuex

Backend & Infrastructure

Node.jsExpressREST APIsMicroservicesDatabase Design

Tools & Monitoring

GrafanaPrometheusNew RelicDockerGitJestTesting

Contact

Location:Mumbai, India