Hi, I'm Sahil Bhatt - Engineering Manager at Key
I thrive on building and scaling impactful tech products, particularly in the startup and marketplace space. My passion lies in leading high-performing engineering teams through the entire development lifecycle, from MVP to mature product delivery.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product development from concept to launch as a Founding Engineer at early-stage startups.
Currently manages engineering teams, driving the delivery of high-quality B2B/B2C marketplace products.
Can share expertise on accelerating startup MVPs and optimizing the full software development lifecycle.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career as a Full Stack Engineer, building core product features and gaining broad technical experience.
✦ Full Stack
✦ Software Development
Technical Leadership & Growth
Evolved into a Technical Lead and Founding Engineer role, taking ownership of backend systems and contributing to early-stage startup growth.
✦ Technical Lead
✦ Startup
✦ Backend
Management & Strategic Delivery
Currently serving as an Engineering Manager, focusing on team leadership, SDLC oversight, and shipping complex marketplace products.
✦ Engineering Manager
✦ Agile
✦ Product Delivery
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup MVP Accelerator
Proven ability to lead teams in launching Minimum Viable Products for startups.
✦ Expertise across the entire SDLC from ideation to deployment.
✦ Successfully shipped MVPs for early-stage ventures.
✦ Navigated fast-paced startup environments to deliver on time.
Agile & Cross-Functional Navigator
Skilled in fostering collaboration within diverse teams for complex products.
✦ Operated effectively in Agile methodologies.
✦ Managed cross-functional teams for B2B and B2C products.
✦ Drove product development through effective team synergy.
Full Stack Engineering Leadership
Hands-on experience from individual contributor to engineering management.
✦ Twelve years of comprehensive software development experience.
✦ Transitioned from Founding Engineer and Technical Lead roles.
✦ Currently managing engineering teams to achieve strategic goals.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to connect with forward-thinking tech leaders and innovators.
✦ Exploring opportunities for strategic engineering partnerships.
✦ Looking to share insights on building high-performing engineering teams.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on navigating the complexities of startup product development.
✦ Share best practices for managing cross-functional engineering teams.
✦ Provide insights into optimizing the software development lifecycle for rapid delivery.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential co-founders for future ventures.
✦ Find mentors with deep expertise in scaling tech organizations.
✦ Connect with investors interested in marketplace technologies.
