Vijay Mohan
About Vijay Mohan
Vijay Mohan serves as the VP of Engineering at Freestar, bringing extensive experience in microservices architecture and cloud computing. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as PICKL and Ranker, demonstrating proficiency in modern technologies and big data processing.
Current Role at Freestar
Vijay Mohan serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Freestar, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and strategy, focusing on enhancing the company's technological capabilities. His leadership is instrumental in driving the development of scalable software solutions that align with Freestar's business objectives. His tenure at Freestar follows a progression through various engineering roles within the organization, including Senior Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience at PICKL
Prior to his current role, Vijay co-founded PICKL, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at PICKL, he played a key role in establishing the company's technological framework and product development. His experience at PICKL contributed to his understanding of startup dynamics and the implementation of innovative solutions in a competitive market.
Engineering Background at Ranker
Vijay Mohan has extensive experience at Ranker, where he held multiple engineering positions from 2009 to 2020. He started as a Software Engineer and progressed to Lead Engineer, Director of Engineering, and finally Senior Software Engineer. His time at Ranker spanned over a decade and involved significant contributions to software development and team leadership, enhancing the company's engineering practices and product offerings.
Educational Qualifications
Vijay Mohan holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Bangalore University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Kannur University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. His academic background provides a solid foundation in computer science principles and software engineering practices.
Technical Expertise
Vijay possesses a strong foundation in microservices architecture, essential for developing scalable software systems. He is proficient in cloud computing, with comprehensive skills in AWS and Google Cloud Platform services. His technical expertise extends to CI/CD practices, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible, which are vital for modern application development. Additionally, he has significant experience with big data technologies, including Hadoop, MapReduce, and Apache Spark.