Neeraj Bagdia
About Neeraj Bagdia
Neeraj Bagdia serves as the Director of Engineering at Cashfree Payments, where he oversees engineering strategy and team development. He has held various leadership roles in technology, including positions at Heru Finance, Blinkit, and Limeroad.com.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Neeraj Bagdia serves as the Director of Engineering at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the payments processing stack, which manages over 10 million transactions daily and can handle a peak of over 100,000 queries per second. He is responsible for maintaining a high system uptime of 99.98%. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in shaping the engineering strategy and culture within the organization. His leadership extends to mentoring both engineers and managers, emphasizing team development and collaboration.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Cashfree Payments, Neeraj Bagdia held several significant positions in the tech industry. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Heru Finance from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Engineering at Blinkit for one year in 2018-2019. His experience also includes a role as Engineering Manager at Amazon for eight months in 2017, and as Senior Engineering Manager at Limeroad.com, where he was a founding team member from 2012 to 2017. He has also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Yahoo! India SDC from 2010 to 2012 and as VP of Technology at PocketPills from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Neeraj Bagdia completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Prakash Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad from 1994 to 2006. During his academic career, he served as a Teaching Assistant at IIIT Hyderabad for eight months in 2009-2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in engineering and technology leadership.
Achievements in Engineering Leadership
Throughout his career, Neeraj Bagdia has demonstrated significant contributions to engineering leadership and strategy. At Cashfree Payments, he is instrumental in driving business strategy and growth initiatives. His previous roles, including his tenure at Limeroad.com and Blinkit, highlight his ability to lead teams and develop engineering practices that enhance operational efficiency. His experience managing large-scale systems and ensuring high availability reflects his expertise in the technology sector.