Ankush Gupta

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About Ankush Gupta

I’m an engineering leader and technical project manager with 13+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, leading high-performing teams, and delivering complex projects on time. My core stack includes Python, Django, AWS, and modern system design principles — applied in InsurTech, FinTech, and SaaS environments. I specialize in turning ambitious ideas into robust, production-ready solutions. From architecting microservices that handle millions of daily API calls, to optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost and performance, my work consistently drives measurable impact — faster delivery cycles, improved reliability, and reduced operational costs. I believe in building technology that not only works, but scales. I mentor engineers, bridge business and technical goals, and create processes that enable teams to thrive. If your company needs a leader who can combine technical depth with business clarity to deliver lasting results, let’s connect. Core Competencies: Backend Development: Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), Celery, Ruby on Rails Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis, NoSQL Architecture & Design: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, RESTful APIs, Message Queues, Kafka, RabbitMQ AI & Automation: LangChain, Sentiment Analysis, LLM, GenAI, RAG, VectorDB Leadership & Strategy: Agile Project Management, Team Mentoring, SOLID Principles, Code Quality, Delivery Ownership Key Achievements: Built and scaled policy issuance and commission systems serving millions of users in the insurance ecosystem. Delivered an AI-driven sentiment analysis platform using LangChain + Chatwoot, improving agent performance and reducing churn. Managed high-performing engineering teams, promoted best practices, and enhanced delivery pipelines for faster releases. Led migration from monolith to microservices, reducing API latency by 45% and boosting deployment speed by 30%. Directed cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise SaaS projects serving 2M+ daily requests with 99.99% uptime. Implemented AWS cost-optimization strategies saving over 25% annually without sacrificing performance. Let’s connect if you’re seeking an engineering leader or technical project manager who delivers scalable, reliable, and future-ready solutions.