Vipul Pandit

About Vipul Pandit

As a passionate professional with around 20 years of experience in leading large-scale digital transformation projects and creating high-performing teams, I am dedicated to harnessing technology to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. My key focus, aligning business objectives with cutting-edge technical solutions to boost efficiency and deliver measurable results in the aviation industry. Career Highlights:• Expanded the Fly Delta team from just a few individuals to over 90, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.• Maintained the Fly Delta app’s status as the highest-rated airline application, accumulating over 12 million annual downloads and solidifying its market presence.• Spearheaded the successful launch of Fly Delta 6.0, achieving a remarkable increase in user ratings from 2.6 to 4.8.• Developed new app features that accounted for 40% of Delta’s total revenue, significantly enhancing user engagement and contributing to the company’s digital ecosystem.• Championed diversity initiatives, establishing one of the highest gender diversity ratios within my teams. Core Skills:• Software Engineering & Architecture• People Development• Vendor Management• Product Development & Management• Digital Transformation & Strategic Planning• Program & Project Management• Team Leadership & Cross-functional CollaborationMy journey in engineering leadership showcases my ability to innovate and manage complex projects effectively. Whether it’s leading teams through digital transformations, enhancing app performance, or optimizing operational processes, my expertise lies in consistently delivering impactful results. Industry Expertise:• Experienced in the aviation and aerospace sectors, especially in Web mobile and devices.• Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, alongside specialized skills in product development using Java and Angular.I am deeply committed to leveraging technology to improve customer experiences while leading teams with a focus on growth and development.Let\'s connect and drive strategic growth, foster innovation, and create transformative solutions in technology.

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Leader

   Delta Air Lines

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   In my role at Delta, I lead product development strategies to align app features with Delta’s strategic objectives and customer expectations. I manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the Fly Delta app, overseeing everything from requirements gathering to development and delivery, focusing on essential functions like booking and check-in. A key achievement has been driving the India division’s transformation into a more autonomous entity, reducing reliance on US operations and boosting team independence.• Expanding the Fly Delta team from 5 to over 20 employees, with a focus on diversity and talent development.• Leading recruitment and cross-functional team management, fostering innovation and winning two internal hackathons.• Overseeing critical back-end system management, including REST API, AWS cloud migration, and testing, ensuring seamless functionality.• Launching Fly Delta 6.0, improving the Android app rating from 2.6 to 4.8.• Ranking the Fly Delta app in the top 10 on iOS, driving over 12 million annual downloads and contributing 40% to Delta’s revenue.• Enhancing customer experience through feature optimization, solidifying Fly Delta as the highest-rated airline app.• Implementing strategic vendor management practices to optimize partnerships with external technology providers, enhancing project delivery and cost efficiency.

Education

• Ranchi University, Ranchi

  B.Sc. (CS)

  2005

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  MS, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• J2ee
• Rpg
• Software Configuration Management
• Wms
• Ibm Iseries
• Sdlc
• Jmeter
• Requirements Gathering
• Epedigree
• Java
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Html
• Lansa
• As400
• Integration
• Scm
• Scala
• Project Management
• Requirements Analysis