About

Gagan Jakhotiya is an experienced Software Engineering Manager who specializes in building technology-driven products and teams. With a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, Gagan has a demonstrated history of working on complex software engineering projects. Currently working as a Technical Lead, Real Estate at Walmart, Gagan is responsible for building enterprise CMMS solutions and data pipelines for real estate operations. He is a strong engineering professional with over 9 years of relevant experience in the field. Prior to joining Walmart, Gagan worked as a Lead Software Engineer at Acko, where he led the engineering efforts in the growth team. He worked on opportunities in acquisition, retention, churn, and cross-sell of auto insurance products. He also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Acko, where he built next-generation, tech-driven insurance products at scale on Rust, Elm, and Python. Gagan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, as well as HSC and SSC degrees from Yugantar Public School, Rajnandgaon (C.G.) and Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Chhindwara (M.P.), respectively. Gagan is proficient in a wide range of technologies, including Javascript, Azure, Python, Kafka, NodeJS, ReactJS, AWS, and MySQL. He is also skilled in First Principles Thinking, which allows him to approach problems from a foundational level, leading to innovative solutions. Overall, Gagan is a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Manager with a passion for building technology-driven products and teams. He is a valuable asset to any organization looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in the tech industry.