Prasad Avhad

Senior Director of Software Engineering @Medifast, Inc

Washington, DC, US

Lead and mentor global teams of + engineers (onshore & offshore) across software development, QA, DevOps, and design.• Full ownership & accountability for engineering roadmaps, development lifecycle, and system scalability—from architecture to deployment.• Optimized systems and saved more than $. & achieved.%.• Drive product roadmap execution by aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives.• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Infrastructure, Customer Support) to prioritize features and resolve critical issues.• Own budgeting, hiring, and performance management to build world-class engineering organizations.Passionate about building scalable, resilient systems and empowering teams to deliver high-quality software at speed. Always exploring new technologies and methodologies to drive engineering excellence and business growth.