Pavan Kumar
Patruni
Engineering Manager at BharatPe | FinTech | PG | Lending
Ex - Sapient & Co-founder at Heartynote, SaveChey and ShortChey• 10+ Years Exp.• 50+ Projects
• Leadership• People & Stakeholder Management• Product Design, Development & Delivery• Fullstack
• Java• Spring• Node.js• SQL• NoSQL
• JavaScript• TypeScript• ReactJS• VueJs• React Native
About
A results-driven, self-taught Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience leading high-impact software development teams. Proven ability to drive complex projects from concept to delivery by combining strong technical acumen with strategic leadership. Passionate about fostering innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Currently leading engineering teams at BharatPe, delivering scalable FinTech products across lending, payments, and platform infrastructures. Spearheaded initiatives like BharatPeX, Merchant Plugin, BharatPe UPI, EasyLoans, 12% Club and the Financing Dashboard driving product excellence, seamless cross-platform integration, and high system performance.
Proficient in JavaScript, React, Java, Spring, and Node.js, with a strong emphasis on building scalable and reusable systems. Led the development and rollout of a unified design system, standardized boilerplate templates, and internal developer tools like Native Web Interface, Valiy and Utileo significantly improving development efficiency and consistency across teams. Driven by a passion for creating user-focused solutions and cultivating a high-performance engineering culture in the dynamic FinTech landscape.
Employment History
Engineering Manager
BharatPe, Gurgaon
Played a pivotal role in BharatPe's growth by leading end-to-end development of core lending products such as Route to Eligibility and Loan Management System (LMS), while modernizing legacy infrastructure. Delivered high-impact native solutions including BharatPe TPAP, Merchant Plugin, and critical security enhancements. Spearheaded innovation in the Payment Gateway space with features like UPI Autopay, Mandates, and PG significantly improving user experience and operational efficiency. Also drove platform excellence by introducing a unified design system, reusable boilerplates, and internal developer tools like Valiy and Utileo to accelerate development and ensure consistency across teams.
Tech Lead
BharatPe, Gurgaon
Instrumental in BharatPe’s foundational growth, I led the development of core lending solutions and successfully launched high-impact products across native and web platforms. Spearheaded the creation of a unified native web interface to ensure consistent cross-platform experiences, while driving key initiatives such as the rollout of standardized boilerplates and a cohesive design system. Developed internal tools like Valiy and Utileo to enhance developer productivity, enforce best practices, and streamline onboarding. With a strong focus on code quality, performance, and user-centric design, I led both frontend and native engineering teams in delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative FinTech solutions.
Associate Experience Technology Level 2
Publicis Sapient, Gurgaon
Played a key role in frontend development at Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited project, leveraging React.js, Redux, and JavaScript to deliver high-impact features under tight deadlines. Championed modular, testable code practices to improve maintainability and team velocity, contributing to mission-critical releases in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Senior Software Engineer
MiSport, Gurgaon
Proficient in React, Redux, Angular, and Android, I led the end-to-end development of a high-performance match search engine and a real-time auto-refresh scorecard, significantly enhancing live user engagement. Contributed to the PVM+ product by implementing dynamic, minute-by-minute video playlists, player highlights, and match summaries ensuring a rich and interactive viewing experience. Collaborated closely with backend and API teams to optimize data flow, performance, and cross-device compatibility, delivering a seamless and responsive experience across web and mobile platforms.
Software Engineer
MagikMinds, Hyderabad
At MagikMinds, I developed Android and hybrid mobile applications using Ionic and Angular across healthcare, public safety, and geospatial domains. Key projects included a doctor appointment booking app, a police workflow management system for incident reporting, emergency response tools for real-time alerts, and GIS-based navigation platforms focused on route optimization and location intelligence. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless API integration, responsive UI design, and consistent performance across devices. These experiences enhanced my expertise in scalable architecture, user-centric development, and multi-domain solution delivery.
Co-Founder
Heartynote, Hyderabad
Led the end-to-end development of a secure personal social networking platform, driving feature design, architecture, and implementation. Built core functionalities including a personalized user feed, profile, notifications, and private group creation. Developed interactive modules like Memories, Reminders, HeartyStatus, HeartyTV, and HeartyChat to boost user engagement, real-time communication, and content sharing, creating a cohesive and immersive user experience.