Richhpal Gora

About Richhpal Gora

I bring over 14 years of experience architecting and delivering high-performance, scalable software solutions across both enterprise and startup ecosystems. With deep full-stack expertise—primarily in Java and the Spring ecosystem—I specialize in designing distributed, fault-tolerant systems that power mission-critical platforms.I’m passionate about building microservices-based architectures, containerized workloads, and CI/CD pipelines that scale effortlessly. My toolkit includes AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and tools like Apache Ignite and Elasticsearch for high-speed data processing and search.A strong believer in speed-to-market, I actively leverage No-Code/Low-Code platforms to prototype and deliver enterprise-grade solutions faster—particularly in high-velocity startup environments. I’m also fluent in integrating AI/ML models using Python, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn for intelligent system design.Beyond coding, I lead with vision—mentoring teams, aligning tech strategy with business outcomes, and driving innovation across the stack. I thrive in Agile environments and am committed to building clean, maintainable, and resilient systems.Core Skills & Tools:• Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Python• Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, REST APIs• AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD• Apache Ignite, Elasticsearch, Redis• No-Code Platforms, Low-Code Development• AI/ML Integration (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)• Agile, DevOps, TDD,

Experience

1. Director

   Korn Ferry

   Sep 2023 — Present

   As Director of Engineering at Korn Ferry, I lead strategic and technical initiatives to deliver scalable, innovative, and business-aligned solutions. My role bridges technology and strategy, fostering a high-performance culture and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Development • Lead and mentor teams, promoting excellence and continuous improvement. • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and development of talent. • Set clear objectives and provide strategic direction.Strategic Planning & Execution • Define and execute technology strategies aligned with goals. • Develop roadmaps to support innovation and growth. • Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.Project & Program Oversight • Lead complex initiatives, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery. • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and resource prioritization.Stakeholder Engagement • Act as key liaison between engineering and business units. • Communicate direction and progress to senior leadership.Architecture & Technology Leadership • Guide architecture to ensure scalability and integrity. • Provide input on major technical decisions.Quality & Risk Management • Establish best practices for development and deployment. • Identify and mitigate risks related to tech, timelines, and resources.Budget & Resource Management • Manage budget and optimize resource allocation. • Partner with HR and Finance to equip teams with tools and support.Innovation & Process Improvement • Promote learning and continuous improvement. • Lead post-mortems to identify improvement opportunities.Compliance & Security • Ensure practices align with standards and regulations. • Oversee security and compliance protocols.

Education

• Mohanlal Sukhadia University

  MCA, Computer

• Khalsa School

  XII, Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry

• Khalsa College

  B.Sc. from M.G.S. University, Mathematics,Physics,Computer Application

Skills

• Java Enterprise Edition
• Struts
• Java
• Jsp
• Core Java
• Ejb
• Tomcat
• Spring
• Software Development
• Javaserver Pages (Jsp)
• Jboss Application Server
• Junit
• Jdbc
• Jms
• Spring Framework
• Jsf
• Maven
• J2ee Application Development
• Struts2
• Servlets
• Hibernate
• Jpa
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Eclipse
• Databases