Architecture & platform engineering
Microservices, modular backends, CQRS, worker architecture, API governance, reusable frameworks, Redis caching, and high-performance data platforms.
Engineering Manager · Platform Architect · AI Lead
Ashish Gholap
Engineering Manager & Platform Architect
Engineering Leadership • Platform Engineering • Enterprise Architecture • AI & LLM Integration
From cyber security investigations to leading enterprise product engineering — I build scalable, AI-enabled platforms that move businesses forward. Leading engineering across 11 products including NoBrokerage, QuickAlert, AI Platform, and the Glocal Techmedia ecosystem.
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Engineering generalist with deep platform capabilities.
Engineering Manager with 5+ years of progressive experience spanning software engineering, platform engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and technology leadership. Career progression: Cyber Security & Digital Forensics → Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer → IT Manager → Engineering Manager.
At Glocal Techmedia, I lead engineering strategy, architecture, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, AI initiatives, and product delivery across NoBrokerage, QuickAlert, NotifyIndia, NoboMail, AI Platform, Voice Platform, AgStack (Internal Developer Platform), and engineering operations — from concept and team planning through secure production operations.
I think in products, not just features. Every architecture decision considers the full stack: product vision → microservices → databases → workers → caching → monitoring → AI → deployment → cost → security → future scale. That's systems thinking, and it's how enterprise platforms are built.
5+
Years of progressive engineering & technology leadership
~3 mo
To launch NoBrokerage's first production version
240+
SEO-optimized microsites delivered for real estate builders
11
Enterprise platforms engineered and led end-to-end
2019
Career began in cyber security & digital forensics
3
Cross-functional teams led across backend, frontend, mobile, AI, DevOps & QA
What I bring
Engineering beyond the feature list platform thinking, product ownership, business alignment.
AI & LLM integration
Recommendation engines, RAG, MCP servers, multi-agent workflows, business automation, OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Gemma, Ollama, and Hugging Face.
Internal developer platforms
Designed AgStack as a reusable IDP with modules for auth, validation, logging, storage, database, and deployment -- standardizing engineering across products.
Cloud, DevOps & FinOps
AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, Linux, Nginx, monitoring, S3 lifecycle, CloudFront optimization, disaster recovery, and infrastructure cost governance.
Cyber security & secure engineering
CompTIA Security+ certified. Background in digital forensics, ransomware analysis, and cybercrime investigation. Security-by-design in every architecture.
Engineering leadership
Technology strategy, cross-functional team leadership, hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, engineering governance, roadmaps, budgets, and product delivery.
Technical expertise
A practical, production-tested toolkit.
Engineering management
10 skills
Technology StrategyTeam LeadershipHiring & MentoringPerformance ReviewsSprint PlanningEngineering GovernanceProduct RoadmapsBudget PlanningVendor ManagementCross-functional Collaboration
Enterprise product portfolio
Platforms engineered as a connected ecosystem.
Products led across real estate, communications, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, eCommerce, and developer experience.
Career journey
Professional experience
Dec 2025 – Present
IT Manager · Engineering Leadership
Glocal Techmedia Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Lead technology strategy, product architecture, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, AI, cybersecurity, and engineering operations across the Glocal Techmedia ecosystem.
- Manage cross-functional Backend, Frontend, Mobile, DevOps, AI, QA, and UI/UX teams, including hiring, mentoring, planning, and performance management.
- Architect microservice platforms with NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Prisma, workers, secure versioned APIs, and cloud-native deployment patterns.
- Own engineering delivery across NoBrokerage, QuickAlert, NotifyIndia, NoboMail, AI platforms, voice infrastructure, AgStack, and Engineering Operations.
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
IT Manager
Kaycomm Service Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Led architecture planning, sprint execution, engineering governance, cloud operations, and multiple enterprise application teams.
- Introduced Gemma-powered SEO automation and AI collaboration tools while delivering HRMS and Assessment Portal workflows.
- Directed legacy PHP-to-MERN modernization and AWS cost optimization through storage lifecycle, CDN, and infrastructure improvements.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Senior Software Engineer
Kaycomm Service Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Architected Node.js and Express services, scalable REST APIs, authentication systems, enterprise dashboards, and AI-enabled features.
- Led technical mentoring, code reviews, stakeholder collaboration, and modernization of legacy systems with the MERN stack.
Dec 2022 – Jan 2024
Software Engineer
Kaycomm Service Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Built UrbanPillar, Tulo eCommerce, HRMS, and Assessment Portal solutions from the ground up.
- Delivered 240+ SEO-optimized real estate microsites and managed VPS, SSL, CDN, payments, and production deployments.
Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
Software Engineer
Ocean One Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Developed CRM platforms and REST APIs using Core PHP, Node.js, and MySQL.
- Integrated SMS, call tracking, and third-party services and maintained cloud-hosted business applications.
Aug 2021 – Jun 2022
Software Engineer
Netlink Software Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Developed enterprise web and mobile applications with OutSystems.
- Contributed to the UP Excise Portal and Riyad Capital mobile application.
2019 – 2021
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Law Enforcement Support · Maharashtra Police
- Provided technical support for authorized cybercrime investigations, digital evidence collection, and forensic analysis.
- Participated in ransomware incident analysis, system investigation, and recovery planning.
- Developed Python-based investigative tools and web technologies to support digital forensic workflows.
- Earned CompTIA Security+ certification, building foundational expertise in network security, access control, and cryptography.
Credentials & perspective
Technical depth, backed by continuous learning.
AI & Machine Learning
Executive Post Graduate Certification in AI & Machine Learning from iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee — in progress.
Engineering education
Bachelor's degree from SPPU with First Class with Distinction, plus a Diploma in Computer Engineering.
Cybersecurity & digital forensics
CompTIA Security+ certified. Hands-on background supporting authorized cybercrime investigations, ransomware incident analysis, and digital evidence handling.
Platform Engineering & IDP
Built AgStack — an internal developer platform standardizing auth, logging, storage, validation, deployment, and monitoring across all enterprise products.
Enterprise communication
Architected QuickAlert (unified SMS, WhatsApp, Email, Voice), NoboMail (Mailcow-based email platform), and Voice Platform (SIP + Asterisk telephony).
FinOps & cost governance
AWS cost optimization through S3 lifecycle policies, Intelligent Tiering, CloudFront optimization, CDN strategy, and infrastructure planning.
FAQ
Common questions about me and my work.
Who is Ashish Gholap?
Ashish Gholap is an Engineering Manager and Platform Architect with 5+ years of experience building enterprise SaaS, AI, communication, and real estate platforms. He leads engineering across 11 products at Glocal Techmedia, including NoBrokerage, QuickAlert, and the AI Platform. He started his career in cyber security and digital forensics before moving into software engineering and technology leadership.
What technologies does Ashish Gholap work with?
Ashish works with Node.js, NestJS, Next.js, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, AWS, and AI/LLM technologies including OpenAI, RAG, MCP servers, multi-agent workflows, Gemma, and Ollama. He is also CompTIA Security+ certified with a background in cyber security.
What is an Engineering Manager's role at a tech company?
An Engineering Manager leads technology strategy, architecture, team management, and product delivery. At Glocal Techmedia, Ashish manages cross-functional teams across Backend, Frontend, Mobile, DevOps, AI, QA, and UI/UX, while architecting microservice platforms and driving AI integration across the product portfolio.
How many products has Ashish Gholap shipped?
Ashish has engineered and led 11 enterprise platforms end-to-end, including NoBrokerage (real estate), QuickAlert (communications), AI Platform (enterprise AI), Dysseract (engineering OS), NotifyIndia (website builder), NoboMail (email), Voice Platform (telephony), AgStack (IDP), Corner Spaces (commercial real estate), UrbanPillar, and Tulo (eCommerce).
What is Ashish Gholap's career background?
Ashish started his career in 2019 in cyber security and digital forensics, supporting authorized cybercrime investigations at Maharashtra Police. He then moved into software engineering (2021-2024), senior engineering (2024), IT management (2025), and currently serves as Engineering Manager. He holds CompTIA Security+ certification and is pursuing Executive Post Graduate Certification in AI & ML from IIT Roorkee.
Is Ashish Gholap available for hire or consulting?
Ashish is interested in Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Platform Engineering, Solutions Architecture, and technology leadership opportunities. He is based in Pune, India, and open to roles that involve leading engineering teams, building enterprise platforms, and driving AI integration.
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I'm interested in Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Platform Engineering, Solutions Architecture, and technology leadership opportunities. Based in Pune, India — open to remote, hybrid, and on-site roles.