Vivek Aggarwal
About Vivek Aggarwal
Vivek Aggarwal is an Engineering Manager at Cover Genius with extensive experience in web technologies and agile methodologies.
Professional Experience at Cover Genius
Vivek Aggarwal currently holds the position of Engineering Manager at Cover Genius, a role he has been in since 2021. During his tenure, he has also served as an interim Product Manager for 8 months, helping the company through a significant hiring gap. He leads a cross-functional team of 7 members and manages a team of 9 frontend engineers. This multifaceted role highlights his expertise in both technical leadership and product management.
Former Engineering Manager at Cognizant
From 2019 to 2021, Vivek Aggarwal worked as an Engineering Manager at Cognizant in Sydney, Australia. His role involved leading engineering teams and implementing agile methodologies to streamline project workflows. His experience at Cognizant enhanced his capabilities in team management and software development, solidifying his expertise in the engineering domain.
Senior Technical Lead at Paytm Mall
Before his role at Cognizant, Vivek Aggarwal served as a Senior Technical Lead at Paytm Mall from 2018 to 2019 in Noida Area, India. During these 9 months, he played a critical role in leading technical initiatives and development projects. His contributions at Paytm Mall added significant value to his professional journey in the e-commerce sector.
Educational Background in Engineering
Vivek Aggarwal graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from YMCA University of Science & Technology. He completed this program between 2005 and 2009. Prior to that, he studied Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) at Delhi Public School Faridabad, earning his Secondary School certification from 2003 to 2005.
Technical Expertise and Domain Knowledge
With 11 years of hands-on experience, Vivek Aggarwal is adept in various web technologies including JavaScript, JQuery, React, Redux, ES6, OOJS, HTML5, CSS3, NodeJS, AWS, and CSS preprocessors like SASS/LESS. He has domain knowledge in E-commerce, Banking and Financial Services, Education, and Travel and Tourism. His proficiency extends to agile software lifecycle methodologies, where he collaborates with scrum masters, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to devise Sprint Plans and conduct Backlog Grooming.