Nikhil Vilas Dongre

Senior Manager Engineering

21+ Years Speaks English, Hindi

Software Engineering Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Engineering Management Senior IC & Architecture Technical Program Management Executive Leadership Big Tech (FAANG+) Startup & Early Stage

About

I am an engineering leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise platforms and global engineering organizations. Currently, as Senior Manager – Engineering at NielsenIQ, I lead multi-region teams delivering mission-critical, cloud-native and AI-enabled platforms aligned with business growth. I own technology strategy and execution across multiple cross-functional teams, build manager-of-managers organizations (40+ engineers, including 6 managers), and govern a $2–4M annual CapEx / OpEx budget. I partner closely with VP-level stakeholders to translate enterprise strategy into scalable platforms and measurable outcomes.

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.

Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.

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.

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.

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.

Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who have both managed and survived layoffs at top 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.

Experience

Senior Manager

NIQ

May 2024 — Jan 2026

Principal Application Engineer

Oracle

Jan 2018 — Feb 2024

Project Lead

Persistent Systems

Jul 2015 — Jan 2018

Technical Lead - Product Development

Symphony Teleca

Jul 2013 — Jul 2015

MindTree Ltd.

Module Lead

Apr 2010 — Jul 2013

Sr. Software Engineer

Integra Micro System (P) Ltd

Feb 2007 — Mar 2010

Software Engineer

TANMAY SOFTWARES PVT LTD

Jun 2004 — Nov 2006