Waqas Hamid

About Waqas Hamid

I am a results-driven Engineering Manager with extensive experience leading high-performing teams and driving engineering excellence across diverse domains. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen ability to take ownership of critical business areas, optimize engineering processes, and deliver impactful results.Currently, I serve as an Engineering Manager at Springboard in Bangalore, where I oversee the B2B and Placements Business Domains. In this role, I am responsible for driving significant revenue growth, with the B2B business generating over $5M in sales annually. I am deeply committed to engineering quality, consistently exceeding key performance indicators and driving improvements in platform stability and latency. Managing a team of 10 talented individuals, I ensure seamless operation and scalability as our platforms handle substantial traffic volumes.Prior to this, I held positions as an Engineering Manager at Park+ in Gurgaon, where I spearheaded critical projects related to FasTag issuances, recharges, and vehicle services. Here, I led a team of 14 professionals, successfully managing $100M in revenue annually and overseeing platform services handling over transactions per second.In earlier roles, including Lead Software Engineer at BrightMoney and Computer Scientist at Belzabar Software Design, I honed my expertise in backend engineering, data platforms, and system optimization. Notably, I played a pivotal role in developing end-to-end ETL pipelines, implementing best practices, and driving efficiency improvements.My journey in the technology industry began as a Senior Software Engineer at Buffalo Soldiers Sports, where I contributed to the design, development, and deployment of a hyper-local social media platform for sports fans worldwide.Driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, I possess a robust skill set encompassing Python, Java, Go, and a range of frameworks and tools essential for modern software development. Additionally, my background in system design, data engineering, and DevOps equips me to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.I hold a Bachelor of Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and have consistently demonstrated academic excellence throughout my educational journey.With a proven track record of success in engineering leadership and a passion for driving innovation, I am poised to make a significant impact in any organization I join. Connect with me to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   TELUS Digital

   Jul 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As Engineering Manager, I lead the engineering organization responsible for a $300M annual revenue global hiring platform, driving product scalability, operational excellence, and technological innovation.The modern hiring ecosystem faces a fundamental challenge — matching the right talent to the right opportunity efficiently and at scale. Traditional hiring processes are fragmented, slow, and heavily dependent on manual evaluation, resulting in high costs, inconsistent candidate experiences, and delayed business outcomes.At TelusDigital we are addressing this challenge by building an AI-driven hiring platform designed to deliver speed, precision, and intelligence at every stage of the talent lifecycle. Our systems leverage machine learning and automation to evaluate candidates more effectively, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance decision quality for employers worldwide.Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Leading a high-performing engineering team responsible for core platform development, architecture, and operational reliability. • Delivering scalable, AI-enabled solutions that significantly reduce hiring turnaround times while maintaining quality and fairness. • Collaborating with cross-functional product, data, and design teams to align engineering execution with strategic business goals. • Strengthening system resilience, observability, and performance to support enterprise-grade global operations. • Championing a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.We are redefining how companies discover and engage talent — transforming hiring from a manual, reactive process into an intelligent, data-driven experience that empowers both employers and candidates.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• D.A.V. Public School

  Intermediate of Science, Computer Science

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Matlab
• Sql
• Linux
• Javascript
• Machine Learning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Data Structures
• Public Speaking
• C++
• Research
• Web Scraping
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Coding Experience
• Essayist
• Basic Java
• Java
• Html
• Microsoft Office
• Volleyball
• Android Development
• Football
• Microsoft Word
• Django
• Mysql
• Project Management
• C
• Programming
• Leadership
• Software Development
• Python
• Algorithm Design