Vikrant Banwal

About Vikrant Banwal

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Experience

1. Technical Lead

   Cars24

   May 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Key Contributions at CARS24As a lead architect and backend developer, I have played a crucial role in designing and optimizing scalable, high-performance backend systems for CARS24’s core platforms, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and future-proofing.Orbit – Comprehensive Vehicle Management System • Architected and led the development of Orbit, a vehicle management system integrated into the Superb App. • Designed a microservices-based architecture to power real-time car valuation, e-challan management, driver hiring, and seamless car upgrades. • Implemented event-driven architecture to enhance scalability, fault tolerance, and system resilience.Homepage Redesign – M-Site & Desktop Web • Spearheaded the backend architecture for the CARS24 homepage, ensuring scalability, modularity, and performance. • Built efficient data pipelines and API-first backend services to optimize dynamic content delivery. • Enhanced system efficiency and fault tolerance for high-traffic scenarios.Super Project – Activity Tab • Designed the backend system for the Activity Tab, enabling real-time tracking of user activities (sales, purchases, and services). • Built event-driven microservices and optimized API performance for a seamless user experience.High-Impact Campaigns & Special Projects • Led the backend architecture for viral campaigns like Children’s Day, Valentine’s Crush Calculator, and Wrapped Year 2024. • Developed a scalable campaign engine to handle high traffic spikes and personalized interactions.Architectural LeadershipBeyond these projects, I have been a key contributor and technical lead for CARS24’s backend ecosystem, ensuring: • Scalable microservices, optimized API gateways, and distributed caching for performance and reliability. • High availability and modular architecture for mission-critical systems like Orbit and the homepage. • Innovative solutions to drive the future of vehicle management and digital transformation at CARS24.

Education

• Kurukshetra University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA

  2015 — 2018