mohit gupta
I’m an Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving large-scale technology and product initiatives, with strong expertise in building scalable systems and high-performing teams.
Software Engineering
Engineering Management
Senior IC & Architecture
Executive Leadership
Startup & Early Stage
High-Growth Scale-ups
Hiring & Interview Panels
Communication & Executive Presence
About
I'm an Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving tech/product initiatives and building scalable, high-performance backend systems. I've had the privilege of leading backend teams at Zepto and Grab Financial Group (GFG) , delivering enterprise-grade applications that serve millions of users.
Throughout my journey — from startups to major product companies — I've worked across domains like Supply Chain Tech , E-commerce, demand-supply matching, talent recruiting, and fintech. I have strong expertise in Golang , J2EE, XML, and object-oriented programming, with a passion for solving complex business problems at scale.
I stay deeply hands-on with coding and system design, while also mentoring and empowering teams to achieve technical excellence. I believe in creating meaningful impact through technology, and I'm always excited by the opportunity to build products and touch lives at scale.
Available Services
Coding Interview Practice DSA, algorithms, and problem-solving under timed conditions. Get feedback on approach, code quality, communication, and edge-case handling - calibrated to the bar at your target company.
System Design Interview Design scalable distributed systems end-to-end. Practice architecture trade-offs, capacity estimation, database choices, and the structured communication style expected in HLD rounds at top companies.
Low Level Design Interview Practice object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns. Build clean, extensible class structures for real problems - the kind of LLD / machine coding rounds used at companies like Flipkart, Microsoft, and Atlassian.
Behavioral Interview Practice STAR-format answers for leadership principles, culture fit, conflict resolution, and collaboration scenarios - tailored to the specific values of the company you're targeting.
Technical Leadership Round Prepare for the leadership and vision rounds in Staff+, Principal, and EM interview loops. Cover technical strategy, cross-team influence, mentoring, and driving org-wide impact.
API Design Interview Design clean, scalable APIs from scratch. Practice REST/GraphQL design, versioning, pagination, error handling, and rate limiting - a growing dedicated round at companies like Stripe, Google, and Shopify.
Product Sense Interview Practice the product sense round common in PM, EM, TPM, and senior engineering loops. Work through product design, improvement, and strategy questions - covering user empathy, prioritization, metrics definition, and trade-off communication calibrated to your target company.
Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.
Offer Evaluation & Comparison Compare multiple offers across base, equity, bonuses, benefits, and career trajectory. Understand how RSU vesting, refreshers, and leveling differ across top companies to make the best decision.
Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.
Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.
IC to Manager Transition Thinking about moving from an IC track to people management? Understand what changes, what stays, how to prepare, and whether the EM path is truly right for you.
PIP Support Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidance from senior professionals on how to navigate it - fight back, negotiate an exit, or plan your next move.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who have navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who have figured it out at demanding companies.
First-Time Manager Coaching Just became a manager or about to? Learn the fundamentals of 1:1s, feedback delivery, delegation, performance management, and building trust - from experienced engineering leaders.
Engineering Manager Coaching Level up as an EM. Get guidance on team scaling, hiring, performance calibration, managing up, cross-org influence, and navigating the unique challenges of engineering management.
Building & Scaling Teams Learn how to build a team from scratch, scale it 2x-10x, set culture, define hiring bars, create onboarding processes, and maintain quality as you grow - lessons from leaders at top companies.
Experience
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Engineering Leader
Zepto
Oct 2024 — Present Current
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Engineering Manager
GrabTaxi
Aug 2019 — Mar 2024
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Research and Development Engineer
NSN Startup Incubation
Aug 2014 — Nov 2015
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Software Engineer
DailyHunt
Feb 2012 — Jul 2014