Kapil Tomar

Background

About Kapil Tomar

I am Kapil Tomar, an accomplished engineering executive with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and AI engineering. My career has been dedicated to driving innovation and optimizing high-performance microservices and distributed systems. Currently, I serve as the AVP of Engineering at Paytm, where I lead a talented team to develop mission-critical applications that enhance transaction processes and ensure system reliability. My expertise lies in aligning engineering goals with business vision, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering cutting-edge solutions. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large-scale projects and led teams to achieve significant operational improvements. I am passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to create intelligent systems that enhance user experiences and drive product innovation. My technical skills encompass cloud architecture, microservices, and strategic planning, enabling me to design scalable solutions that adapt to evolving business needs. I am committed to empowering my teams and ensuring we remain at the forefront of emerging technologies. Key Achievements- Successfully migrated 100% of critical workloads to AWS with zero downtime, boosting platform scalability and reducing costs by approximately 25%- Enhanced payment gateway infrastructure to support transactions with over 4k TPS, reducing latency by 30% and increasing system stability from 99.99% to Developed QueryGenieAI, a tool that significantly reduced query resolution timelines, and RouterAI for optimizing routing processes- Achieved a 30% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs while maintaining system availability- Built and mentored a high-performing engineering team, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of key projects.