Abhijeet Sonaje
About Abhijeet Sonaje
Abhijeet Sonaje is an experienced engineering manager and the Head of Backend Engineering at Rapid Innovation. He has a strong background in software development and has successfully implemented strategies that enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Current Role at Rapid Innovation
Abhijeet Sonaje serves as the Head of Backend Engineering and Engineering Manager at Rapid Innovation since 2021. In this role, he leads backend engineering initiatives, overseeing a team of engineers and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. His leadership focuses on optimizing processes and enhancing team productivity.
Previous Experience at Builtdesign
Before joining Rapid Innovation, Abhijeet held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Builtdesign, where he worked for five years starting in 2019. His responsibilities included overseeing technology strategy and implementation, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Abhijeet has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at various companies. He began his career at Xoriant as an Associate Software Engineer from 2016 to 2017, then progressed to a Software Engineer role at the same company until 2018. He later worked remotely as a Senior Full Stack Developer at Racers360 from 2018 to 2020 and briefly served as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Blue Sky Analytics in 2020.
Educational Qualifications
Abhijeet Sonaje studied at the University of Mumbai, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Information Technology from 2012 to 2016. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Engineering Management
Abhijeet has made significant contributions to engineering management, including mentoring junior architects and engineers, which led to a 30% reduction in training costs and a 15% increase in productivity. He has also implemented a microservices architecture that enhanced application performance by 30% and scalability by 50%, resulting in annual savings of $20,000 in infrastructure costs.