Hi, I'm Nikhil KatariaNode.js • React • AWS • Redis • Microservices • Next.js
I've led teams delivering zero-rollback releases every 2 weeks — across BFSI, Maritime, and BGV platforms used by 3M+ users/month.
Hands-on with system design, infra, and delivery.
Open to engineering leadership roles — Team Lead, Fullstack Lead or Engineering Manager. Full-time or remote-first.
Engineering Leadership in Action
Built high-trust teams that delivered clean, scalable systems — with clear ownership and zero chaos.
Team Lead (Engineering Manager Scope)
Fleet Management Ltd
Modernized mission-critical maritime systems by leading the OCIMF migration from legacy Java to modular Node.js + React — shipped with zero rollbacks and full regulatory compliance.
Team Leadership
- •Led a 5-member backend + UI squad — improved delivery reliability by 30% through structured mentoring and daily ownership reviews.
- •Cut production bugs by 40% by embedding test automation, rollback logic, and post-release checklists into CI/CD workflows.
- •Resolved 8+ decade-old bugs that risked regulatory audits — recovered lost system context and averted penalties.
- •Overhauled inventory flows for 10,000+ ship parts — saved 600+ hours/month via PMS-ready integrations.
- •Automated ship-owner reporting — improved vendor accountability and data accuracy across key operational metrics.
Tech Stack: Node.js • React.js • Postgres • AWS • Docker • Jenkins • Grafana • ELK • Kubernetes
Team Lead (Engineering Manager Scope)
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd
Led delivery of mobile-first servicing, CMS, and platform APIs — scaled to 1M+ monthly transactions and 2.5M monthly site hits with 99.9% uptime. Drove 80% reduction in support load through automation and cross-system integrations.
Automation and performance wins drove an 80% drop in support load — and earned Tata AIG the Tech Insurer of the Year award for the Self-Service platform.
Tech Lead
Unimoni Financial Services
Modernized the remittance platform powering ₹2M+ in monthly digital transfers — reduced processing time by 35% and streamlined compliance workflows.
Senior Software Engineer
Sterling Talent Solutions
Built ML automation that slashed BGV processing time from 40 hours to 3 seconds — eliminated human error and freed up 20+ FTEs. Recognized as Top Performer for reusable engineering that boosted velocity by 20%.
Tech Lead
Coense Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Grew from junior developer to Tech Lead while building a CSR-focused SaaS platform adopted by 10+ enterprises. Hired the core engineering team, led architecture across 10+ projects, and owned all delivery and infra.
Tools I Actually Use
Tools and systems I’ve used to build scalable platforms, automate delivery, and lead high-performing teams.
Languages & Frameworks
Backend & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Monitoring & Observability
Databases
Collaboration & Delivery
Key Projects
A selection of significant projects that demonstrate my technical expertise and leadership.
Servicing 1M+/month transactions
Self-Service Portal @ Tata AIG
Developed and scaled a comprehensive self-service platform for insurance claims and policy management.
Modernise 10Y+ legacy system, avoided penalties
OCIMF Migration @ Fleet
Led the migration from a legacy Java system to a modern microservices architecture for maritime fleet management.
Nationwide remittance with ₹2M+/mo throughput
Remittance Platform @ Unimoni
Built a secure, scalable financial remittance system for nationwide money transfers.
CSR Platform adopted by 10+ enterprises
ProjectHeena
Designed and launched a SaaS platform for corporate social responsibility management and reporting.
Webhook Retries with Redis + BullMQ
Hookshot – Retry Manager for Webhooks
Built a production-grade retry queue system with exponential backoff, DLQ, attempt logging, and observability.
What Founders and Teams Say
Testimonials from leaders, peers, and engineers I’ve worked alongside.
Nikhil was one of the first few hires at Coense and worked closely on our core product, ProjectHeena. He single-handedly architected and developed several modules. Clients trusted him — he was the go-to person for technical solutions. Grit and reliability are rare; Nikhil brings both.
Get In Touch
Open to engineering leadership roles, system design discussions, or anything worth building. Let's connect.