Simon Babu

About Simon Babu

I enjoy solving problems and building systems that work efficiently at scale. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects that automate processes, improve security, and make things run smoother—whether in fintech or platform.I like to approach challenges with a practical mindset, focusing on what truly adds value rather than just chasing trends. Writing clean, maintainable code is important, but so is understanding the bigger picture—how systems interact, how they scale, and how they remain reliable under real-world conditions.A few things that keep me motivated: Making complex things simple and efficient Learning from real-world challenges and adapting solutions Working with great teams and sharing knowledge Ensuring security, performance, and long-term maintainabilityI believe good engineering is about balancing technical depth with real-world impact. It\'s not about perfection but about continuous improvement—understanding trade-offs, iterating, and making thoughtful decisions along the way.Always open to learning, discussing ideas, and tackling interesting challenges.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Zenoti

   Sep 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   In this new role, I’m handling an incredible team focused on building Business-to-Business FinTech solutions that power seamless financial operations for our clients.Our ownership includes:Fintech Platform - We operate a scalable platform of 17+ microservices, built on.NET 8 with clean architecture, backed by our in-house packages for databases (postgres, sql, mongo, etc.), caching, authentication, and storage. Payroll Solutions – managing business and employee onboarding, payroll processing, and ensuring precise tax calculations, remittances, and payouts. Same-day tips payout program – a card-based secure and compliant system automating KYC, card issuance, and daily tip settlements without manual intervention. B2B Settlements – enabling cross-franchise settlements, royalty payouts, and organizational disbursements with speed and reliability.One of our key focus areas is transforming our FinTech engineering ecosystem with an AI-powered SDLC, aimed at increasing productivity and empowering every engineer to leverage AI across all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Education

• KIET

  BTech, ECE

  2014 — 2018