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Ankur Jain

Ankur Jain


Director of Engineering



Professional Overview
Ankur Jain is an accomplished technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving engineering excellence and transformational change. As the Director of Engineering at Flexport, he oversees the development and delivery of cutting-edge logistics technology solutions, leveraging his deep expertise in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and agile project management.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Engineering at Flexport, Ankur is responsible for leading a team of talented engineers in the design, development, and implementation of innovative logistics platforms. He plays a pivotal role in driving the company's technology vision, ensuring seamless integration of systems, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture. Under his guidance, Flexport's engineering team has delivered significant improvements in operational efficiency, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Ankur held various leadership positions at industry-leading technology companies. As the Director of Engineering - Shopify at Flexport, he spearheaded the integration of Shopify's e-commerce solutions with Flexport's logistics platform, driving enhanced visibility and automation for Flexport's clients. As the Country Head for Deliverr India at Flexport, he established and scaled the company's engineering presence in India, contributing to the global expansion of Flexport's logistics network.

Ankur's earlier experience includes serving as a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft, where he led cross-functional teams in developing and deploying enterprise-grade software solutions. He also held engineering leadership roles at InMobi, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's mobile advertising platform and driving innovation in data analytics and machine learning.

Academic Background
Ankur holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, where he graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise
  • Software engineering and architecture

  • Cloud infrastructure and DevOps

  • Agile project management and team leadership

  • Supply chain and logistics technology

  • Data analytics and machine learning


Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Ankur has demonstrated a track record of driving transformative initiatives and delivering tangible business impact. At Flexport, he has played a crucial role in accelerating the company's technology roadmap, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and revenue growth. His leadership in integrating Shopify's e-commerce solutions with Flexport's logistics platform has enabled seamless end-to-end experiences for Flexport's clients.

Conclusion
Ankur Jain is a seasoned technology leader with a proven ability to transform engineering organizations, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional business results. With his deep expertise in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and logistics technology, he is well-equipped to guide Flexport's engineering team in its mission to revolutionize the global supply chain and logistics industry.