Latesh Gowda

Director of Engineering @ Talent500 | Buiding AI-Powered TalentInsights | ex-blinkit/Zomato | ex-Mindtree | e-Commerce | Global Experience

Role
Director of Engineering at Talent500
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Latesh Gowda

Experienced engineering leader, passionate about delivering impactful transformations in e-commerce(B2B, B2C & D2C), supply chain technology, and digital marketing- Adept at breaking down complex projects into manageable components, collaborating closely with Product Managers to prioritize tasks for optimal implementation efficiency- Proactively fostering a DevOps mindset, I ensure teams architect and build for quality, continuous iteration, experimentation,and rapid production deployment- With a hands-on approach, I guide geographically dispersed teams through norming, forming, storming, and performing phases while mentoring growth in both technical and non-technical domains- My leadership extends to code, design, architecture, and knowledge sharing reviews, adhering to established best practices and standards- Proficient at coordinating with Engineering Leadership, I drive major initiatives and cross-team collaborations, representing Engineering in high-level discussions and contributing to strategic decision-making- My active involvement on Linkedin helps in hiring/cultivating exceptional engineering talent, building teams from ground zero to a strength of 75 individuals using both direct reporting and matrix reporting structures- I am a Certified ScrumMaster, proficient in Agile methodologies and project management- Having worked on-site in the USA and Dubai, I bring global experience and perspective to my role.

Experience

  1. Director of Engineering

    Talent500

    Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

    Building TalentInsights, a full-stack AI engine, offering deep insights into sourcing, screening, and candidate intelligence with \"Nova,\" our proprietary LLM wrapper, finely tuned on GCC industry data-sets.• Driving the development of a cutting-edge workforce management platform for global enterprises with AI-driven intelligence.• Transforming the landscape of talent acquisition with an emphasis on AI-driven intelligence.

Education

  • Visvesvaraya Technological University

    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics & Communication

    1999 — 2003

Skills

  • Software Project Management
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Pre-Sales

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