Prateek Sharma
About Prateek Sharma
Prateek Sharma is a Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the technology and payments sectors. He has led significant projects at companies such as Cashfree and Meesho, achieving notable milestones in sales and system optimization.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Prateek Sharma serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Cashfree Payments since 2023. In this role, he oversees the BBPS product, which streamlines bill payments for various utilities and services. He has led the development of Router, an aggregator for multiple payment systems, which generated significant business revenue and onboarded numerous merchants. Additionally, he is driving a new technology initiative for Cloud Native support within the Router project, contributing to advancements in the payments industry.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Cashfree Payments, Prateek Sharma held several engineering management positions. He worked at Meesho as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2023, where he orchestrated a record sale, achieving 8.76 million orders in a single day. He also served as an Engineering Manager at Paytm Mall from 2020 to 2021 and at Paytm from 2018 to 2020. His experience includes leading teams and optimizing systems for performance and efficiency.
Background in Software Engineering
Prateek Sharma has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked at various companies in different capacities. He was a Software Engineer at Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd from 2008 to 2010 and at Manhattan Associates from 2010 to 2012. He also served as a Technical Team Lead at Zephyr from 2012 to 2017 and as a Senior Technical Lead from 2017 to 2018. His roles involved developing software solutions and leading technical teams.
Education and Expertise
Prateek Sharma earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Govt. Engineering College Ajmer, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He further enhanced his expertise in machine learning by completing a course on Coursera from 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management within the technology sector.
Achievements in Payment Solutions
During his tenure at Cashfree Payments, Prateek Sharma has made significant contributions to payment solutions. He spearheaded the growth of the Xborder Payments product, which saw a substantial increase in both outward and inward remittance. His efforts in optimizing systems at Meesho resulted in a 26% reduction in server costs, showcasing his ability to drive efficiency and performance in technology projects.