Nilesh Pandey

Nilesh Pandey

I Build Stuff with Code & AI

Toronto 🇨🇦

nlhpandey@gmail.com

Summary

I've had the privilege of working on some of the world's most popular apps and websites, blending creativity with cutting-edge tech. As a tech entrepreneur and AI expert, I've been part of multiple startups and even launched my own company. Lately, I'm diving into the world of content creation, sharing insights and ideas in fresh and engaging ways.

Experience

Founder

Pandey Labs | 2020 - Present

  • I created this company to offer my services to companies that I believe in
  • Offer technical expertise to clients who have a startup or idea.
  • Offer software development, project management, and mentoring services

Chief Product Officer

Hop In Technologies | 2021-2024

  • Led the development and launch of a comprehensive product suite, including a corporate web dashboard, Driver and Rider mobile apps (Uber-like), and a payments portal, transforming the vision of a better commute ecosystem into a scalable reality.
  • Built and managed a high-performing engineering team, enabling the onboarding and support of thousands of commuters across North America.
  • Secured Series A funding and acceptance into TechStars' EnergyTech Accelerator within one year of joining, driving innovation and growth in the smart commuting space.

Senior Software Engineer

Clearco ClearAngel Team | 2020-2021

  • Played a pivotal role in ClearAngel, a specialized division of Clearco focused on Angel Funding, leveraging deep startup expertise to rapidly develop and launch innovative features.
  • Partnered closely with Clearco's core teams to test and validate new features, driving successful integrations that enhanced the company's flagship platform while maintaining agility.
  • Delivered cutting-edge solutions with a small, elite team, balancing startup-level speed and creativity within the structure of a Unicorn company.

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Evichat | 2016-2020

  • Evichat is a legal-tech company specializing in cutting-edge eDiscovery software designed for lawyers.
  • Enabled over 150 law firms worldwide to streamline their legal processes using our innovative platform.
  • Recruited and led a high-performing team of 8 software developers, driving product development and innovation.
  • Leveraged AI and machine learning to enhance functionality. Won $40k in funding in an AI competition funded by the government of Ontario

Chief Technology Officer

HoodQ | 2015-2016

  • HoodQ is a cutting-edge real estate platform that simplifies the home-buying journey by providing detailed insights about any address in North America.
  • Built and led a talented team to develop and launch the web-based platform, driving user engagement and accessibility.
  • Developed a seamless integration with Realtor.ca, Canada's leading real estate website, enhancing functionality and expanding reach.

Software Engineer

Vidyard | 2013-2015

  • Joined as the 3rd engineer at Vidyard, a cutting-edge video marketing startup, scaling the team to 15+ members and leading the hiring of engineering interns.
  • Designed and implemented core features during 2 years of Full-Stack Rails development, contributing to Vidyard's Series A funding and industry-leading innovation.
  • Leveraged expertise in technologies like AWS, Heroku, Redis, and RoR to deliver scalable solutions for a company now valued at over $800M.

Software Engineer (Co-op)

Qualcomm | 2011

  • Optimized runtime and power distribution for Qualcomm's MCPM 8960 chip and Snapdragon processors, widely used in Android, Windows, and Blackberry devices, through low-level C programming.
  • Developed scripts in Python and Perl to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency across the Qualcomm Chip division.
  • Built and enhanced the division's web platform with Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, including commercially deployed features like a flash video player and an RSS Feed Reader compatible with all devices.

Software Engineer & Quality Assurance (Co-op)

Xtreme Labs | 2011

  • Worked on mobile apps for Fortune 500 companies during the early days of smartphones, creating solutions for BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android platforms.
  • Collaborated on projects that went from ideation to acquisition by tech giants like Google and Twitter, shaping the mobile app industry.
  • Helped build the first version of apps that remain some of the most widely used today, setting the foundation for their long-term success.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of Waterloo | 2007 - 2012

Skills

  • Strategic Vision and Roadmapping
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Technical Acumen
  • Customer Obsession
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Emerging Trends Knowledge
  • Storytelling and Evangelism

Tech Stack

  • Ruby on Rails
  • JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript
  • React, Next.js, Redux
  • Node.js, Express
  • HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS
  • MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Git, GitHub
  • AWS, Docker