Pavan Kumar Patruni

Engineering Leadership

Pavan Kumar Patruni

11+ years building scalable systems, leading high-performance teams, and delivering impactful products.

>Leadership>Java & Spring>Node.js>React & Native>System Design

About

Building durable systems and fostering a culture of ownership.

Strategy & Leadership

Translating business OKRs into engineering roadmaps. Managing squads, designing org structures, and growing engineers into senior practitioners.

Architecture & Scale

Designing high-throughput distributed systems — Java, Python, Node.js — in FinTech and HealthTech with strict SLA governance and observability.

Full-Stack & AI

Deep across the stack: backend APIs, React/React Native frontends, and integrating modern AI — LLMs, Gemini API, agentic workflows — into production systems.

Currently leading engineering at Onsurity — managing three cross-functional squads (~20 engineers) across mission-critical HealthTech, Wellness, and Payment/Billing systems. Previously at BharatPe, I led backend and mobile engineering, aligning engineering objectives with product leadership to convert business OKRs into strategic technical roadmaps.

I specialize in defining technical roadmaps and Engineering Excellence frameworks. I've introduced rigorous Design Docs & Code Reviews, elevated multiple engineers to senior roles, and reduced production incidents by 30%. By integrating cloud-native orchestration and AI-driven workflows, I've improved team velocity by 50% and cut time-to-onboard for new hires by 40%. Passionate about engineering culture, operational excellence, and building teams that outlast the sprint.

Tech Radar

EXPERTPROFICIENTLEARNING
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$~/stack/leadership
  • Team Building & HiringEXPERT
  • Strategy & OKRsEXPERT
  • Agile & DeliveryEXPERT
  • Mentoring & CoachingEXPERT
$~/stack/architecture
  • Distributed SystemsEXPERT
  • System DesignEXPERT
  • API DesignEXPERT
  • Cloud StrategyPROFICIENT
$~/stack/backend
  • Java & Spring BootEXPERT
  • Node.js & TypeScriptEXPERT
  • SQL & NoSQLEXPERT
  • Kafka / RedisEXPERT
$~/stack/frontend
  • React & Next.jsEXPERT
  • Frontend ArchitecturePROFICIENT
  • React NativePROFICIENT
  • Web PerformancePROFICIENT
$~/stack/devops
  • CI/CD & AutomationEXPERT
  • ObservabilityPROFICIENT
  • Docker & KubernetesPROFICIENT
  • Infrastructure as CodeLEARNING
$~/stack/ai
  • LLM IntegrationsPROFICIENT
  • AI AgentsPROFICIENT
  • Prompt EngineeringPROFICIENT
  • RAG ArchitecturesLEARNING
24 skills indexed — 13 Expert / 9 Proficient / 2 Learning

Experience

Engineering Manager at Onsurity

Aug 2025 - Current

Managing three squads of around 6 engineers each — Platform Reliability and Product Engineering — across mission-critical HealthTech, Wellness and Payment/Billing systems. Enforcing p95 latency SLAs (~400ms) at 500+ RPM and reduced production incidents by 30% through structured observability. Defined the technical roadmap and engineering standards across the HealthTech organization, integrating cloud-native orchestration and AI-driven workflows to balance feature delivery with strategic debt reduction. Elevated 2 engineers to senior roles through targeted mentorship and established rigorous Design Docs and Code Review frameworks to ensure cross-team architectural alignment. Implemented a cross-functional Engineering Excellence framework that standardized hiring rubrics and mentorship programs, reducing time-to-onboard for new hires by 40%.

Engineering Manager at BharatPe

May 2022 - Aug 2025

Led backend and mobile engineering across lending and payments during a high-growth phase, scaling the team from 6 to 14 engineers. Architected Java/Spring Boot microservices sustaining 2,000+ RPM at ~200ms SLA. Reduced loan processing time by 30% via workflow optimization. Designed interview rubrics and onboarding workflows that cut time-to-productivity by 40%. Aligned engineering objectives with product and compliance leadership to deliver secure, scalable payment capabilities and convert business OKRs into strategic technical roadmaps. Mentored and elevated 4 engineers to senior roles, building a strong internal leadership pipeline.

Tech Lead at BharatPe

May 2020 - May 2022

Led development of core lending systems and launched high-impact products across native and web platforms. Built a unified native-web interface and standardized design systems and boilerplates to improve cross-platform consistency and engineering efficiency. Spearheaded internal tooling like Valiy and Utileo to streamline developer onboarding, workflow automation, and overall team enablement.

Associate Experience Technology L2 at Publicis Sapient

Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

Contributed to frontend development for Heathrow Airport Holdings, building modular and scalable user interfaces using React and modern web technologies. Delivered dynamic data views, global search capabilities, and flight management features.

Senior Software Engineer at MiSport

May 2017 - Sep 2019

Built real-time sports technology systems supporting live scorecards, ball-by-ball statistics, video streaming, and rich media experiences. Developed and enhanced core product modules including player analytics and tagging systems.

Software Engineer at MagikMinds

April 2015 - April 2017

Developed hybrid and native Android applications powering real-time appointment tracking, task management, safety alerts, and GIS-enabled navigation systems spanning public safety and field operations.

Co-Founder at Heartynote

April 2014 - April 2015

Led the end-to-end development of a secure personal social networking platform. Designed scalable user experiences, engineered private group-sharing features, and implemented core systems such as notifications and search.

Latest Writings

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Understanding AI Tools Without the Jargon
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Understanding AI Tools Without the Jargon

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Design Patterns in Backend Systems — When to Use, Where to Use, How to Use
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Design Patterns in Backend Systems — When to Use, Where to Use, How to Use

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Monolith vs Microservices — How to Start System Design the Right Way for High-Scale Systems
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Monolith vs Microservices — How to Start System Design the Right Way for High-Scale Systems

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Database Sharding : When Your Database Becomes the Bottleneck
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Database Sharding : When Your Database Becomes the Bottleneck

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Between Begin and Commit: Exploring Data Integrity & Conflict Resolution
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Between Begin and Commit: Exploring Data Integrity & Conflict Resolution

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The Engineer’s Guide to B-Trees, Pages, and Better Primary Keys
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The Engineer’s Guide to B-Trees, Pages, and Better Primary Keys

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