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Ajith Lal R — Engineering Manager & Technical Delivery Manager at PwC India

Ajith Lal R (also written Ajith Lal, Ajithlal R, or Ajith Lal Raghavan) is an Engineering Manager and Technical Delivery Manager based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. With 10+ years of experience, Ajith Lal leads 20+ engineers at PwC India, delivering enterprise-scale digital platforms in e-commerce, retail, travel, and content across global clients. Ajith Lal is an Adobe Certified Expert specializing in Next.js, React, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and Magento frontend architecture. This is the official portfolio website of Ajith Lal R.

Open for hires Chennai · Remote 10+ yrs · 20+ shipped

/ENGINEER.

I run delivery and architecture for big web platforms. Currently shipping enterprise things at PwC India with Next.js · React · AEM · Magento. Lead 20+ engineers across e-commerce, retail, travel, and content.

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10+years shipping★ certified
20+
engineers led
★ ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT · 2023 · ★ ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT · 2023 ·
ADOBECERTIFIED
@ pwc india
ENGINEERING MANAGER★/★TECHNICAL DELIVERY★/★FRONTEND ARCHITECT★/★NEXT.JS · REACT · AEM · MAGENTO★/★
ENGINEERING MANAGER★/★TECHNICAL DELIVERY★/★FRONTEND ARCHITECT★/★NEXT.JS · REACT · AEM · MAGENTO★/★
CHENNAI · INDIA/★/PWC INDIA · MANAGER/★/ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT/★/
CHENNAI · INDIA/★/PWC INDIA · MANAGER/★/ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT/★/
02 / Profile


Resume in three paragraphs and a brag wall. No fluff.

I'm Ajith Lal R — a results-driven Engineering Manager / Technical Delivery Manager with 10+ years delivering enterprise-scale digital platforms across e-commerce, retail, travel, and content ecosystems.

I lead cross-functional teams of 20+ engineers, own end-to-end delivery, and drive scalable frontend architectures using Next.js React AEM and Magento.

Currently Ajith Lal is at PwC India as Manager — combining technical leadership, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on engineering. Multi-country rollouts and global clients out of Chennai, India.

Core competencies
  • Engineering Management
  • Technical Delivery
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Stakeholder Mgmt.
  • Team Mentoring
  • Architecture Reviews
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Certified
  • Adobe Certified Expert — Commerce Frontend Developer · 2023
  • Adobe Certified Professional — Commerce Business Practitioner · 2023
Schooled

B.E. — Electronics & Communication Engineering
St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering · 2015

03 / Stack

Six departments. One brain. Every chip — shipped in prod.

Leadership / Delivery

/01
  • Engineering Management
  • Technical Delivery
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Sprint Planning
  • Stakeholder Mgmt.
  • Team Mentoring (20+)
  • Architecture Reviews
  • Risk Management

Frontend & Web

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  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Redux
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap 4/5
  • Shadcn
  • Material UI

CMS & Commerce

/03
  • Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
  • Magento 2 (Frontend)
  • WordPress
  • Sitecore (Frontend)
  • Headless CMS Architecture

APIs & Data

/04
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs
  • API Integration
  • Data Architecture

Tools & Practice

/05
  • JIRA
  • Performance Optimisation
  • SEO Best Practices
  • Responsive Design
  • Analytics Integration
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Git
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Currently Tinkering

/06
  • AI agents
  • Three.js / R3F
  • Edge runtime
  • Design systems
04 / Path

A receipt of where I've been. Most recent first.

  • PwC India

    Chennai, India

    ★ current
    Manager (Technical / Delivery)· May 2025 – Now
    Senior Associate· Apr 2022 – Apr 2025
    Associate· Nov 2020 – Mar 2022
    • Lead delivery and technical execution for large-scale digital platforms across e-commerce, retail, travel, and content.
    • Manage and mentor 20+ engineers — delivery predictability, code quality, continuous skill development.
    • Own frontend architecture (Next.js, React, AEM, Magento) aligned to business outcomes.
    • Cross-team collaboration with product, design, backend, QA, and regional stakeholders.
    • Improve performance, SEO, and scalability via component-driven architecture.
    • Promoted from contract to permanent based on consistent delivery and technical leadership.

  • Truetech Solutions

    Chennai, India

    frontend dev
    Frontend Developer· Sep 2019 – Oct 2020
    • Delivered Magento 2 and AEM frontend implementations for enterprise clients.
    • Recognised for technical contribution and reliability — pathway to permanent role at PwC India.
    • Built responsive web interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

  • Springbord Systems

    Chennai, India

    php era
    PHP Web Developer· Mar 2019 – Aug 2019
    • Developed and maintained web apps with PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • Feature delivery and production issue resolution.
    • Worked with designers to translate UI/UX mockups into functional interfaces.

  • Vedang Consultancy

    Chennai, India

    laravel
    Executive Software Developer· Oct 2018 – Feb 2019
    • Built PHP-based applications with Laravel and Bootstrap.
    • Collaborated with senior engineers to deliver client requirements on time.
    • Assisted in database design and implementation.

  • CodeAfterBuild

    Nagercoil, India

    day one
    PHP Web Developer· Oct 2016 – Sep 2018
    • Started as a junior dev — built strong fundamentals in web and backend.
    • Implemented UI features and backend logic in PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
    • Learned version control and collaborative workflows.
11 PLATFORMS/★/10+ GLOBAL CLIENTS/★/ENTERPRISE / E-COMMERCE / MARKETING / BRANDING/★/
11 PLATFORMS/★/10+ GLOBAL CLIENTS/★/ENTERPRISE / E-COMMERCE / MARKETING / BRANDING/★/
05 / Work

Real shipped. Real revenue. Real bugs.

ENTERPRISE
/01 · Royal Enfield

RE-Bridge (RE-Market-Place)

Engineering Lead / Technical Delivery Manager

brief —Centralised dealer analytics, business KPIs, and per-user app access with secure auth — at enterprise scale.
  • Designed and implemented SAML 2.0 SSO with IdP integration and JWT-based session management
  • Delivered Power BI Embedded analytics with Row-Level Security for personalised dashboards
  • Integrated MyApps for single-click access to authorised enterprise applications
Next.jsReactTypeScriptRedux ToolkitSAML 2.0JWTPower BITailwind
E-COMMERCE
/02 · Royal Enfield

Global E-commerce Web Portal

Tech Lead | Next.js Developer

brief —Scalable, SEO-optimised e-commerce platform with dynamic product flows and personalised experiences.
  • Led frontend delivery of a scalable, SEO-optimised commerce platform
  • Built dynamic PLP/PDP flows, personalised accounts, and responsive checkout journeys
  • Integrated 360° product visualisation; optimised perf with SSR and GraphQL
Next.jsReactTailwindReduxGraphQLJIRA
E-COMMERCE
/03 · Aditya Birla Jewellery

Digital Jewellery Savings Platform

Tech Lead | AEM Frontend

brief —Secure e-commerce and savings platform with parent–child portal architecture and KYC onboarding.
  • Delivered parent–child portal architecture with shared identity
  • Implemented SSO, Aadhaar/PAN KYC, dashboards, and payments
  • Improved SEO/perf via SSR and optimised GraphQL
AEM (React on AEM)JavaScriptReduxGraphQLRESTBootstrap 5
E-COMMERCE
/04 · Garden Vareli

Garden Vareli E-commerce

Tech Lead | Next.js Developer

brief —Modern, responsive e-commerce frontend to enhance discovery and online visibility.
  • Reusable UI components, API integrations, and global state management
  • Smooth browsing and purchasing across all devices
  • Responsive design tuned for every screen size
Next.jsTailwindJavaScriptReduxGraphQL
E-COMMERCE
/05 · GKB Optical

GKB Optical E-commerce

Tech Lead | Next.js Developer

brief —Scalable eyewear e-commerce supporting large catalogues with optimal performance.
  • Responsive UI components and GraphQL APIs for product/inventory data
  • Improved performance, stability, and omnichannel UX
  • Scaled to support large catalogues
Next.jsTailwindJavaScriptReduxGraphQL
MARKETING
/06 · Morgan Stanley

Calvert & Eaton Vance

AEM Frontend Developer

brief —Component-driven microsite architecture with subscription management for a marketing platform.
  • Component-driven microsite arch using JSON-based rendering in AEM
  • Subscription centre + enhanced product and resource pages
  • Partnered with marketing and business on campaign alignment
Adobe Experience ManagerReactJavaScriptHTMLCSS
ENTERPRISE
/07 · Bridgestone

Firststop Multi-Country

Tech Lead | AEM Frontend

brief —Multi-country digital commerce and marketing rollout with shared global components.
  • Multi-country rollout architecture with shared global components
  • Reusable React components + Magento 2 for commerce and bookings
  • Adobe Analytics for behaviour and conversion tracking
AEMReact on AEMJavaScriptRESTMagento 2Adobe Analytics
BRANDING
/08 · Bekaert Dramix Constructions

Corporate Branding

Tech Lead | AEM Frontend

brief —Responsive branding website showcasing products, case studies, and technical resources.
  • Custom AEM components and lead-gen forms via REST APIs
  • SEO, performance, and engagement via analytics-driven optimisation
  • Responsive branding site with case study modules
AEMHTML5CSS3JavaScriptRESTAdobe Analytics
E-COMMERCE
/09 · OMA Living

OMA Living E-commerce

Tech Lead | Magento Frontend

brief —Responsive Magento 2 storefront supporting large product catalogues and advanced filtering.
  • Optimised frontend performance and UI interactions
  • Integrated GA4 — contributed to 30% lift in online sales post-launch
  • Responsive storefront with advanced filtering
Magento 2HTML5CSS3JavaScriptjQueryGA4
BRANDING
/10 · CASA OMA

CASA OMA Booking Platform

Tech Lead | Next.js Developer

brief —Premium branding site focused on consultation bookings with headless CMS integration.
  • Headless Magento 2 for content and backend management
  • Custom appointment booking flow
  • Performance tuned across devices
Next.jsMagento 2 (Headless)HTML5CSS3
MARKETING
/11 · ITC Limited

ITC Brand Websites

AEM Frontend Developer | Tech Lead

brief —Multiple AEM-based brand websites with interactive and gamified experiences.
  • Led frontend delivery for select brands (Dark Fantasy, Yippee, Aashirvaad, B Natural, Bingo)
  • Reusable components improved engagement, SEO, and authoring efficiency
  • Coordinated designers, content, backend, and QA
Adobe Experience ManagerReact.jsJavaScriptHTML5CSS3
06 / Holler


Open to engineering leadership, technical consulting, and enterprise collaborations. I read every message.

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Email
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GitHub
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Chennai, India Open to relocation★ Visa sponsorship · Remote