Santak Bhadra

About Santak Bhadra

I’m a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering and 6 years in management roles. My passion is creating cutting-edge AI and ML platforms that streamline data pipelines, enhance model deployment, and drive personalized user experiences. Currently, I lead an international team at PayPal, focusing on shopper personalization and leveraging Azure for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and analytics. Before that, I led the Fraud and Underwriting platform initiatives for PayPal’s Buy Now Pay Later and Merchant onboarding services, scaling teams, setting strategic roadmaps, and delivering high-impact products used by millions worldwide.I enjoy building and mentoring high-performing teams, utilizing innovative development practices to deliver scalable solutions that address real-world problems. I’m always open to discussing new ideas in cloud computing, machine learning, and leadership. Feel free to connect—I enjoy collaborating with fellow professionals in the tech community!

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineering Manager

   PayPal

   Jun 2024 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Lead the development of a large-scale Machine Learning platform on Azure, designed to create personalized shopping experiences for millions of users- Design and implement workflows for model serving and feature engineering, which enhance deployment speed and simplify model management- Create robust data pipelines on Azure Cloud, ensuring reliable data ingestion, transformation, and analytics for critical business use cases- Mentor and guide a diverse team of Machine Learning Architects and Engineers, fostering a culture that prioritizes innovation and continuous learning.

Education

• San José State University

  MS, Computer Engineering

Skills

• Test Cases
• Testng
• Software Quality Assurance
• End-to-End Testing
• Test Planning