Abhijeet Vijayakar
About Abhijeet Vijayakar
Abhijeet Vijayakar serves as the VP of Engineering at Rocket Lawyer, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles at notable tech companies including Google, Electronic Arts, and Zillow Group.
Work at Rocket Lawyer
Abhijeet Vijayakar serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Rocket Lawyer, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of legal technology solutions. His leadership focuses on enhancing product offerings and improving engineering processes within the organization, ensuring that Rocket Lawyer remains competitive in the legal services market.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining Rocket Lawyer, Abhijeet Vijayakar held several significant engineering leadership roles. He was the Director of Engineering at Hippo Insurance from 2021 to 2022, where he played a key role in the company's engineering initiatives. Prior to that, he served as Senior Engineering Manager for Google Assistant from 2017 to 2021, managing engineering teams and contributing to product development. His experience also includes positions at Zillow Group and Townsquared, where he led engineering efforts and team development.
Educational Background
Abhijeet Vijayakar completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Technology at VJTI, Mumbai University, India. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Utah. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology leadership.
Achievements in Engineering
Throughout his career, Abhijeet Vijayakar has demonstrated expertise in building and leading engineering teams at various stages of company growth. He has experience with both pre-IPO and post-IPO startups, having led teams during significant financial events, including Hippo Insurance's $5B IPO and Trulia's $2.5B acquisition. He has also authored a blog on Medium, sharing insights on engineering leadership and product development.
Startup Founding and Leadership
Abhijeet Vijayakar founded a startup that achieved profitability through bootstrapping. This experience highlights his entrepreneurial skills and understanding of the startup ecosystem. Additionally, he built out the engineering team for a Series B funded startup, demonstrating his ability to scale engineering operations in a growing business environment.