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01 Think Long Term

02 Processes To Empower Teams

03 Prioritise People, Always

04 Obsess Over The User

05 Emotionally Intelligent

06 Celebrate Every Voice

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Rutvik is a big bright spark. Trustworthy, honest and dependable. He has a plan and knows how to go about it.

I find his biggest strength is his ability to deal with conflicting priorities in high-pressure situations and always adds great value to business and team

He ensured great quality not only in terms of the Tech deliverables but also impressed me with his Product Management skills.

His business sense along with the in-depth technical knowledge he brings to the work is worth the hype.

Rutvik is one of the best tech leads I have worked with, He is extremely compassionate and proficient in the work he does. He would be an invaluable asset to any organisation he joins.

He was able to cultivate the React team in just a year with his at par technical abilities and mentoring, which was doing phenomenal work.

He's passionate for efficient tech solutions to real world problems. He's hardworking, a great team player and a good mentor.

He's has a great knack for system architecture and design using the latest tech stack. He's a solid experience in architecting rich enterprise mobile and web apps.

The way he solves a given problem and the simplicity of the given solution is excellent. Working under a Team Lead like him, I have learnt a lot about communication and manegerial skills.

Rutvik’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company.

He helped the HR department during placement drive. In his short stint, he helped build a team and effectively train subordinates.

He's been exceptional on all fronts, be it client communication, leading the peers & getting hands dirty in code.

His vast area of reach and his passion for the tech world, open minded attitude, Involvement of team in decision making, witty nature makes him best team leader I've ever worked with.

Rutvik’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and I was impressed by his ability to deal with even the toughest clients – effortlessly. He would be an asset to any company.

He was always helping me and others in team; but never made anyone feel that he holds a higher position than us.

His technical knowledge and expertise in multiple domains are really remarkable & helped the team to overcome critical situations through his leadership skills.

*Ridiculously efficient* is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rutvik.

The other characteristics that made him such a great manager were his analytical capacity and kindness. He knows how to bring the best out of each person and is an outstanding mentor.

An amazing manager and co-worker!

Rutvik has a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development, and his expertise in DevOps has been instrumental in delivering high-quality projects.

He always encourages good work, helps explore growth opportunities during our one-on-one sessions, and supports turning ideas into action.

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Rutvik Bhatt - Technologist & Engineering Leader

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Mihir Shah

I’ve known Rutvik for years now, as a friend & as a React Native Lead working & handling the projects I bring in. He’s been exceptional on all fronts, be it client communication, leading the peers & getting hands dirty in code. I recommend him to any team for any tech & managerial role. He is a true asset to any company.

By Rutvik Bhatt|2024-12-27T04:09:11+01:00December 27, 2024|Comments Off

About the Author: Rutvik Bhatt

Rutvik Bhatt is a results-oriented Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation, strategy, and performance improvements in large-scale distributed systems and serverless applications. He writes more about new innovations, software design & architecture, and engineering leadership.

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Empowering Teams | Scaling Technology | Driving Innovation

A Leader in Engineering Excellence

I am Rutvik Bhatt, a results-oriented Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation, strategy, and performance improvements in large-scale distributed systems and serverless applications. My journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence—balancing technical expertise with empathetic leadership to scale and transform engineering teams for large-scale impact.

Currently, I serve teams at Delivery Hero, a global delivery platform operating in 70+ countries. I support a domain focused on developing scalable cloud and frontend solutions for vendor discovery. These systems process over 21 million daily requests, contributing to 95 million monthly orders and 810 million GMV.

Professional Journey

Over the years, I have successfully led teams and delivered innovative software products across North America, Europe, APAC, and the UK. My professional highlights include:

Transformational Leadership

Scaled teams from 20 to over 40 engineers, improving team engagement and achieving 100% retention through mentorship and leadership development programs.

Strategic Impact

Delivered long-term strategic missions, driving a 32.1% revenue increase while optimizing processes for vendor discovery across diverse verticals.

Technical Expertise

Proficient in designing and implementing highly scalable cloud solutions, with hands-on experience in full-stack development and hybrid mobile applications using React Native.

Cost & Efficiency Optimization

Helped organizations cut costs by up to 20% through deliverable-based contracts and saved $50,000 by introducing XP practices.

Exceptional Team Growth

Provided mentorship and growth opportunities to Individual Contributors & Managers by encouraging continuous learning and skill development.

Leadership Philosophy

I firmly believe in the principles of servant leadership, fostering empathy and collaboration to navigate challenges and inspire teams. By creating an inclusive, autonomous work environment, I empower engineers to innovate independently and deliver impactful solutions.

As a leader, I focus on:

Building high-performing, scalable teams that drive measurable results.

Implementing growth and mentorship programs to nurture talent.

Aligning technical excellence with business strategy to maximize value.

What Drives Me

I am passionate about solving complex technical challenges while developing scalable solutions that shape the future of technology. My focus lies in bridging the gap between business and engineering to deliver exceptional value for users and stakeholders.

Beyond work, I am committed to continuous learning—accepting feedback, staying updated with the latest in tech, and honing my skills to lead with greater impact.

Looking Ahead

My mission is to continue transforming engineering teams and crafting scalable solutions that deliver meaningful impact. Whether it’s driving innovation, empowering teams, or executing complex strategies, I aim to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in technology leadership.

Career View

Engineering Manager @ Delivery Hero

Delivery Hero is a global delivery platform operating in 70+ countries, where I support a team focused on developing scalable cloud and frontend solutions for the first step of the funnel, vendor discovery for restaurants, shops & dmart. We were around 20 engineers a year ago, but grew to more than double as we aimed to streamlined vendor discovery across different verticals. The services we own are responsible for processing around 95M orders a month contributing to 810m GMV, generated by 21M requests a day.

I have overseen multiple successful product launches by defining & executing long term strategic missions along with Product, Analytics and Design counterparts, directly contributing to a 32.1% increase in our revenues. In addition to solving technical challenges, a core part of my role is building and scaling high-performing teams. I prioritise mentorship, growth by implementing multiple leadership development programs that have significantly improved team engagement and retention, tbh since I started supporting this team, we have 100% retention.

Key achivements

Simplification of BE services by introducing GraphQL and later on making a move towards Federated Graph.
User Segmentations & Personalisations on Vendor Discovery for all restaurants, shops and dmarts
Introducing Personalised & Configurable page layouts
Designing & developing new app navigation strategy with mixed vertical home screen resulting in 19M in EBITDA
Continuous Performance Optimisations reducing app load time by 50%, and BE services latencies by 70%
Shifting Left towards Test Automation

11 years in Tech

Throughout my 11 years in the tech industry, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse domains such as AdTech, FinTech, and Logistics—contributing to innovative solutions, including building an Uber competitor in South Korea. Starting as a software engineer, I transitioned into leadership roles to pursue my passion for growing people and delivering large-scale business impact. My journey reflects a unique blend of technical expertise and a management mindset, enabling me to lead high-performing teams and drive product success.

I began my career as a polyglot engineer, honing my skills in PHP, Node.js, Python, and Go while embracing web technologies like React.js and AngularJS. Later, I expanded my expertise into hybrid mobile development, launching 19 production-ready apps using React Native and Flutter. This technical versatility has been instrumental in architecting scalable solutions, mentoring engineers, and fostering a culture of innovation and quality within my teams.

As I moved into leadership roles, I focused on empowering teams to achieve ambitious goals. At Taboola, I managed a portfolio of mobile products, including SDKs and APIs, while driving product innovation and implementing processes for global impact. Prior to that, I successfully built and scaled full-stack engineering teams at Simform and Moveo Apps, delivering high-quality projects on time and inspiring team members to push their boundaries. Each role has reinforced my commitment to driving meaningful outcomes for businesses and empowering teams to excel.

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Bespoke Principals

These traits that just click to help leaders build happy teams, spark innovation, and get stuff done! These 11 traits say it all.

I’ve been working with Rutvik for one year, and as my engineering manager, he always encourages good work, helps explore growth opportunities during our one-on-one sessions, and supports turning ideas into action.

Pragya Singh

Senior Engineer

Delivery Hero

I highly recommend Rutvik as a champion in full-stack development and DevOps. Rutvik has a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development, and his expertise in DevOps has been instrumental in delivering high-quality projects. His attention to detail and ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Besides this, he’s highly organized, skilled, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. Rutvik is a valuable asset to any team.

Chaitanya Patel

Client Success Lead

Taboola

An amazing manager and co-worker!

Yaron Rath

Solution Engineer

Taboola

Rutvik brings all his skills and abilities to the table as a manager. He is reliable and very goal-oriented, which inspired our team to try our best always.The other characteristics that made him such a great manager were his analytical capacity and kindness. He knows how to bring the best out of each person and is an outstanding mentor.

Pankaj Kamani

Python Developer

Simform Solutions

*Ridiculously efficient* is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rutvik. I had the pleasure of working with Rutvik for two years at the Creanara.com, and still learning and working with this guy. Rutvik would be an asset to any team. 🙂

Ravi Bhatt

Web Developer

Creanara

A team lead like Rutvik is an asset for any self-driven team. His technical knowledge and expertise in multiple domains are really remarkable & helped the team to overcome critical situations through his leadership skills, team building capabilities and strong fundamentals in the technology.

Rajan Sharma

Software Engineer

Simform Solutions

Rutvik is a great team leader. The entire time I have worked under him, he was always helping me and others in team; but never made anyone feel that he holds a higher position than us.

Rupal Patel

Team Lead

Simform Solutions

Tejas Ardeshna

Engineering Manager

Simform Solutions

He’s a Main-Man that Arkham needs and deserves. I worked with him in the Full stack department named Arkham at Simform. His vast area of reach and his passion for the tech world, open minded attitude, Involvement of team in decision making, witty nature makes him best team leader I’ve ever worked with. 🙂

Sachin Jani

Lead Engineer

Simform Solutions

Mihir Shah

Associate Director

Simform Solutions

Rutvik has been a versatile team member. He handles the given responsibilities with 100% focus. He helped the HR department during placement drive. In his short stint, he helped build a team and effectively train subordinates.

Ridhdhi Satoniya

HR Manager

Simform Solutions

I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Rutvik. Rutvik’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. As a team member or a leader, Rutvik earns my highest recommendation.

Dharmaraj Mangukiya

Project Manager

Simform Solutions

Very helpful and knowledgeable Team Lead with excellent communication skills and solutions to any given problem. The way he solves a given problem and the simplicity of the given solution is excellent. Working under a Team Lead like him, I have learnt a lot about communication and manegerial skills.

Ryan Dsouza

Team Lead

Simform Solutions

I’ve worked with Rutvik in a team. I look up to him for inspiration. He’s has a great knack for system architecture and design using the latest tech stack. He’s a solid experience in architecting rich enterprise mobile and web apps. He works across the stack and does not shy away from picking up new tools to add to his arsenal.

Pavan Kumar

Javascript Developer

Simform Solutions

A talented Team lead with insightful solutions to any given problem. He’s passionate for efficient tech solutions to real world problems. He’s hardworking, a great team player and a good mentor. His grip over web and mobile applications is extremely useful, and can work on any kind of technical application.

Pratik Chovatiya

Senior Frontend Engineer

Simform Solutions

‘Genuine expert’ is the phrase that comes to mind. He was able to cultivate the React team in just a year with his at par technical abilities and mentoring, which was doing phenomenal work and all thanks to his strong hold on grass-root level understanding of architecture, and being a servent-leader.

Sahil Madhu

Engineering Manager

Simform Solutions

Rutvik is one of the best tech leads I have worked with, He is extremely compassionate and proficient in the work he does. He would be an invaluable asset to any organisation he joins.

Nurul Sundarani

Full Stack Engineer

Simform Solutions

I had a great time working with Rutvik for 2 years at Creanara. One of the most talented and hardworking guys I have ever worked. His business sense along with the in-depth technical knowledge he brings to the work is worth the hype.

Sudhakar Pradhan

Head - Strategy & Alliances

Creanara

I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Rutvik. No matter how big of a project it is, he ensured great quality not only in terms of the Tech deliverables but also impressed me with his Product Management skills.

Manan Jadhav

CTO

Creanara

Rutvik is brilliant and smart, I find his biggest strength is his ability to deal with conflicting priorities in high-pressure situations, he always adds great value to business and team. As a manager, I found him very organized and focused person. He is ambitious and is expert in both technical and managerial domain.

Vishal Sharma

Solution Engineer

Taboola

Rutvik is a big bright spark. Trustworthy, honest and dependable. Always smiling and keeps doing his work. Ambitious too. He has a plan and knows how to go about it. So having him on board would be the wisest decisions one would make. Overall he is just a delight to be around.

Jignesh Vasavada

Co-Founder

Creanara

Technical Expertise

Deep technical understanding and enough hands-on experience to earn respect
Understand technical challenges, be able to provide meaningful technical guidance
Maintain credibility through ongoing technical knowledge

Think Long Term

Translate business goals into technical roadmaps
Anticipate technological trends and potential innovations
Develop long-term product and architectural strategies
Align technical initiatives with broader organizational objectives

Processes To Empower Teams

Clear Goals and Autonomy
Regular Feedback Loops
Transparent Decision-Making
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
Recognition and Accountability

Prioritise People, Always

Trust team members’ capabilities
Delegate meaningful responsibilities
Provide mentorship and growth opportunities
Remove obstacles that impede team progress
Encourage continuous learning and skill development

Obsess Over The User

Setting clear, measurable goals
Tracking team performance and progress
Balancing technical excellence with practical business outcomes
Making data-driven decisions
Maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency

Emotionally Intelligent

Understand and manage team dynamics
Support individual team members’ growth and career development
Navigate conflicts diplomatically
Create a psychologically safe environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and taking calculated risks

Celebrate Every Voice

Recruit and retain top talent
Create inclusive and diverse teams
Recognize and reward individual and collective achievements
Build a positive team culture that promotes collaboration
Help team members reach their full potential

Adapt & Learn

Stay curious and open to new technologies
Embrace change and encourage innovation
Be willing to challenge existing processes
Continuously update their own skills and knowledge

Ethical & Principled Decision Making

Maintain high ethical standards
Prioritize user privacy and security
Make decisions that balance technical, business, and ethical considerations
Take responsibility for outcomes
Demonstrate integrity in all interactions

Resilience & Stress Management

Remain calm under pressure
Maintain composure during complex projects or unexpected challenges
Help teams navigate uncertainty
Manage their own and team’s stress levels
Promote work-life balance

Effective communication

Clearly articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Actively listening to team members’ ideas and concerns
Providing constructive and transparent feedback
Facilitating open and collaborative discussions

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Recommendations

I’ve been working with Rutvik for one year, and as my engineering manager, he always encourages good work, helps explore growth opportunities during our one-on-one sessions, and supports turning ideas into action.
Pragya Singh
Senior Engineer
Delivery Hero
I highly recommend Rutvik as a champion in full-stack development and DevOps. Rutvik has a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development, and his expertise in DevOps has been instrumental in delivering high-quality projects. His attention to detail and ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Besides this, he’s highly organized, skilled, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. Rutvik is a valuable asset to any team.
Chaitanya Patel
Client Success Lead
Taboola
An amazing manager and co-worker!
Yaron Rath
Solution Engineer
Taboola
Rutvik brings all his skills and abilities to the table as a manager. He is reliable and very goal-oriented, which inspired our team to try our best always.The other characteristics that made him such a great manager were his analytical capacity and kindness. He knows how to bring the best out of each person and is an outstanding mentor.
Pankaj Kamani
Python Developer
Simform Solutions
*Ridiculously efficient* is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rutvik. I had the pleasure of working with Rutvik for two years at the Creanara.com, and still learning and working with this guy. Rutvik would be an asset to any team. 🙂
Ravi Bhatt
Web Developer
Creanara
A team lead like Rutvik is an asset for any self-driven team. His technical knowledge and expertise in multiple domains are really remarkable & helped the team to overcome critical situations through his leadership skills, team building capabilities and strong fundamentals in the technology.
Rajan Sharma
Software Engineer
Simform Solutions
Rutvik is a great team leader. The entire time I have worked under him, he was always helping me and others in team; but never made anyone feel that he holds a higher position than us.
Rupal Patel
Team Lead
Simform Solutions
Rutvik’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and I was impressed by his ability to deal with even the toughest clients – effortlessly. He would be an asset to any company.
Tejas Ardeshna
Engineering Manager
Simform Solutions
He’s a Main-Man that Arkham needs and deserves. I worked with him in the Full stack department named Arkham at Simform. His vast area of reach and his passion for the tech world, open minded attitude, Involvement of team in decision making, witty nature makes him best team leader I’ve ever worked with. 🙂
Sachin Jani
Lead Engineer
Simform Solutions
I’ve known Rutvik for years now, as a friend & as a React Native Lead working & handling the projects I bring in. He’s been exceptional on all fronts, be it client communication, leading the peers & getting hands dirty in code. I recommend him to any team for any tech & managerial role. He is a true asset to any company.
Mihir Shah
Associate Director
Simform Solutions
Rutvik has been a versatile team member. He handles the given responsibilities with 100% focus. He helped the HR department during placement drive. In his short stint, he helped build a team and effectively train subordinates.
Ridhdhi Satoniya
HR Manager
Simform Solutions
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Rutvik. Rutvik’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. As a team member or a leader, Rutvik earns my highest recommendation.
Dharmaraj Mangukiya
Project Manager
Simform Solutions
Very helpful and knowledgeable Team Lead with excellent communication skills and solutions to any given problem. The way he solves a given problem and the simplicity of the given solution is excellent. Working under a Team Lead like him, I have learnt a lot about communication and manegerial skills.
Ryan Dsouza
Team Lead
Simform Solutions
I’ve worked with Rutvik in a team. I look up to him for inspiration. He’s has a great knack for system architecture and design using the latest tech stack. He’s a solid experience in architecting rich enterprise mobile and web apps. He works across the stack and does not shy away from picking up new tools to add to his arsenal.
Pavan Kumar
Javascript Developer
Simform Solutions
A talented Team lead with insightful solutions to any given problem. He’s passionate for efficient tech solutions to real world problems. He’s hardworking, a great team player and a good mentor. His grip over web and mobile applications is extremely useful, and can work on any kind of technical application.
Pratik Chovatiya
Senior Frontend Engineer
Simform Solutions
‘Genuine expert’ is the phrase that comes to mind. He was able to cultivate the React team in just a year with his at par technical abilities and mentoring, which was doing phenomenal work and all thanks to his strong hold on grass-root level understanding of architecture, and being a servent-leader.
Sahil Madhu
Engineering Manager
Simform Solutions
Rutvik is one of the best tech leads I have worked with, He is extremely compassionate and proficient in the work he does. He would be an invaluable asset to any organisation he joins.
Nurul Sundarani
Full Stack Engineer
Simform Solutions
I had a great time working with Rutvik for 2 years at Creanara. One of the most talented and hardworking guys I have ever worked. His business sense along with the in-depth technical knowledge he brings to the work is worth the hype.
Sudhakar Pradhan
Head - Strategy & Alliances
Creanara
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Rutvik. No matter how big of a project it is, he ensured great quality not only in terms of the Tech deliverables but also impressed me with his Product Management skills.
Manan Jadhav
CTO
Creanara
Rutvik is brilliant and smart, I find his biggest strength is his ability to deal with conflicting priorities in high-pressure situations, he always adds great value to business and team. As a manager, I found him very organized and focused person. He is ambitious and is expert in both technical and managerial domain.
Vishal Sharma
Solution Engineer
Taboola
Rutvik is a big bright spark. Trustworthy, honest and dependable. Always smiling and keeps doing his work. Ambitious too. He has a plan and knows how to go about it. So having him on board would be the wisest decisions one would make. Overall he is just a delight to be around.
Jignesh Vasavada
Co-Founder
Creanara