Rajesh Duggal

Director of Software Engineering @ Zivi Labs | Agile / Cloud / DevOps / Java

North York, Ontario, Canada

About

I build and deliver software solutions and mentor development teams. Most of my work has been within the vibrant tech hubs of the Greater Toronto Area and Silicon Valley, California. I've worked in a variety of environments, taking on a variety of roles, from high-level leadership roles to oversee and orchestrate technology development projects, And also worked in roles where I've been focused on developing code as an Individual Contributor. I'm at my best in roles where I can set the technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and help teams deliver high-quality software with confidence. Whether leading a project from concept to release, architecting backend systems, or coaching developers, I focus on clarity, scalability, and long-term value. Over the course of my career I've been fortunate to have worked in both large and small organizations, and across a variety of industry verticals: digital agencies, large banks, insurance providers, and media companies. Leadership Strengths * Managing engineering teams and offshore developers * Setting technical direction & architecture strategy * Driving Agile delivery and stakeholder communication * Coaching developers, improving code quality, and raising team performance * Leading full SDLC execution across distributed teams Technical Expertise * Monoliths and distributed systems * REST APIs, Cloud. * CI/CD pipelines, DevOps collaboration * System modernization, performance tuning, and scalable architectures. * Digital accessibility and enterprise compliance

Experience

  • Director of Software Engineering at Zivi Labs
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Zivilabs is a Business Advisory, Multi-Cloud and Application modernization services company, Aligning technology solutions to business goals. Driving growth and higher returns on investments. Focused on Reliability, Agility and Security. Zivi Labs is composed of a team of Cloud Strategists, Cloud practitioners, Cloud Architects, Application Architects, Customer Success Advisors, AI Experts, M&A specialists, ESG specialists, Program Managers, Cloud Engineers, Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Project Managers. And specialize in helping businesses migrate their IT infrastructure and applications to the cloud, and modernize their technology stack to optimize performance, security and costs.

  • Engineering Manager at Mixie, Inc.
    Sep 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Custom Software Development, AODA Accessibility & Document Remediation, Domain Name Branding & Acquisition, and Agile Software Development Team Coaching.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Apply Digital
    Mar 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Known for the quality of work, exceptional people, and for creating smart digital products for companies all over the world. Apply makes and markets smart digital products. Services cover planning, design, engineering, and growth. Clients include: AGI, ConstructConnect, Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods, Nike, Freedom Mobile, Disney, and many more.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce Apex) at Lane Four
    Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 · 3 mos

    An expert team of SalesForce consultants, and the developers of the award winning LaneFour account-based lead management Salesforce AppExchange app. Clients include: New Relic, Top Hat, SurveyMonkey, Udacity and many more.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Java / SAP) at The Home Depot
    May 2020 - Aug 2020 · 4 mos

    The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with over $110 Billion in sales. Home Depot operates over 2000 stores world-wide. And over 180 stores across Canada.