Sankalp Acharya
About Sankalp Acharya
Sankalp Acharya is a Senior Director of Engineering at DISCO, with extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles across various companies in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. He has a background in computer engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has contributed to significant projects that enhance software delivery and system architecture.
Current Role at DISCO
Sankalp Acharya serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at DISCO since 2020. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the strategic direction of the engineering team. His leadership focuses on enhancing software delivery and fostering team development within the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at RetailMeNot, Inc.
Sankalp Acharya held multiple positions at RetailMeNot, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. He started as a Senior Software Engineer, then progressed to Software Engineering Manager, and later became the Director of Engineering. His tenure included significant contributions to software development and team management in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Experience at Convey Inc
From 2018 to 2020, Sankalp Acharya worked as the Director of Engineering at Convey Inc. During this period, he was responsible for leading engineering initiatives and managing team dynamics, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Educational Background
Sankalp Acharya earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational foundation has supported his career in software engineering and leadership roles across various technology companies.
Technical Contributions and Leadership
Sankalp Acharya has implemented a federated GraphQL strategy to improve the web application platform, which enhanced software delivery across teams. He also scaled engineering teams and developed leadership programs. His initiatives include spearheading a project that consolidated data usage metrics and leading workshops on Domain Driven Design.