Nilesh Kajale
Tech Executive | Driving Innovation and tech strategy | Built and Scaled Multiple Global Capability Centres in India for US & European Enterprises | SaaS expert | Cloud Architect | Agentic AI enthusiast |
- Role
- Vice President, Engineering at Mastercard
- Location
- Pune, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nilesh Kajale
I’m a technologist at heart, with over two decades of experience building and leading global software development teams. My passion lies in crafting modern, scalable systems that aren’t just technically sound—but truly meaningful to the industries they serve. Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse and demanding domains latest being in the U.S. healthcare. Whether it\'s enabling secure, compliant healthcare platforms or powering precision-driven engineering workflows, I’m driven by the challenge of solving complex problems with elegant solutions. I’ve successfully established and scaled offshore development centers for companies based in the U.S. and U.K, overseeing both the technical architecture and the operational frameworks that enable these teams to deliver high-impact results. From hiring and mentoring talent, to shaping agile delivery models and aligning with global stakeholders—I’ve led end-to-end initiatives that balance speed, quality, and collaboration. What keeps me going is a deep curiosity and a constant desire to learn—new patterns, new tools, and new ways of implementing technology by understanding industry landscapes. I believe that great software is a blend of sound engineering, thoughtful design, and empowered teams. And I take pride in building environments where teams can thrive and innovation can scale.
Experience
Vice President, Engineering
Oct 2025 — Present
Education
SP College, Pune
HSC
1995 — 1997
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2007 — 2009
Wharton Executive Education
Chief Technology Officer Program
2023 — 2024
COEP Technological University
BE
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Vbscript
- Software Project Management
- Ms Project
- Soap
- Joomla
- Software Design
- Agile Methodologies
- Cdn
- Cloud Applications
- Recruiting
- Stakeholder Management
- Rest
- User Experience
- Android Development
- Product Development
- Java
- Analytics
- Agile Project Management
- Full-Stack Development
- Vb.net
- Manufacturing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Scrum
- Cad/Cam
- User Interface Design
- C++
- Post-Sales Technical Consulting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Distributed Team Management
- Project Management
- Object Oriented Design
- Software Engineering
- Web Development
- Cloud Computing
- Program Management
- Amazon Web Services (Aws)
- C
- Software Development
- C#
- Team Leadership
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