Resume

TANOOJ MEHRA

CTO | Systems Architect | Tech Leader

Mumbai, India+91 98202 83097[email protected]
www.tanoojmehra.comLinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned and strategic Chief Technology Officer with 10+ years of experience in system architecture, infrastructure, and digital innovation. Proven leadership in scaling startups, building cloud-native infrastructures, and mentoring high-performing tech teams. Architect of large-scale platforms and micro data centers. Hands-on across DevOps, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and full-stack development. Founder/CTO of Kenmark ITan Solutions and CEO of Melo, India's leading white-label music distribution platform. Looking to bring this expertise to high-impact global roles in the UAE or UK.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • System Architecture – Linux & Windows-based infra, Micro Datacenters, Storage Pools (ZFS/RAID), Virtualization
  • Cloud & DevOps – Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, Linode
  • Networking & Security – VPNs (OpenVPN, Pritunl), Firewalling, Subnetting, VLANs, SPF/DKIM, GDPR Compliance
  • Programming & Stack – Node.js, Next.js, React, Angular, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Bootstrap, Tailwind
  • Tech Leadership – Agile Management, Team Scaling (50–70+), Internship & Talent Development
  • Compliance & Optimization – ISO 9001:2018 processes, GDPR, Performance Optimization, Server Hardening
  • Cross-Sector Experience – SaaS, Music Tech, Ecommerce, Enterprise IT, Maritime, Events, Health Tech

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kenmark ITan Solutions — CTO & Co-Founder

Mumbai · 2015 – 2025
  • Built and managed a micro datacenter hosting 200+ virtualized servers.
  • Scaled company to 250+ clients and 2,000+ hosted domains.
  • Automated WordPress deployment pipelines with Docker & GitLab CI.
  • Mentored 100+ interns annually from partner universities like NMIMS and DJ Sanghvi.
  • Oversaw revenue growth to ₹4 Cr+ in FY 2023–25.

Melo – Music Distribution Company — CEO & Platform Architect

India · 2020 – 2025
  • Led tech and business strategy for a white-label music distribution platform.
  • Scaled to 6,000+ artists, 400+ music labels, and 1,000+ monthly releases.
  • Integrated dashboards, royalty analytics, ingestion systems, and disbursed ₹5 Cr+ in royalties.
  • Built custom portals for labels with their own branding and management tools.

Medical Mandi Pvt. Ltd. — CTO

India · 2021 – 2024
  • Developed B2B marketplace, seller, and MR apps for medical equipment distribution.
  • Implemented smart pricing, logistics systems, and app-based sales tracking.
  • Connected 100+ vendors with hospitals and clinics across India.

ViParkit Solutions Pvt. Ltd. — CTO & Co-Founder

India · 2020 – 2021
  • Built MVP and led tech architecture for smart parking automation using sensors & mobile ticketing.
  • Integrated live tracking, GPS-based availability, and payment modules.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Schindler India – Mobile apps for sales, invoicing, and dispatch for 1,000+ technicians.
  • Smaaash – Online booking engine for 13 gaming centers, handling ₹20L+/month.
  • Source of Supplements – Top 3 Indian supplement marketplace; scaled to 5L+ users/month, ₹10 Cr+/yr.
  • MSC Crewing India – Cruise staff hiring platform with custom onboarding workflows.
  • Job Daddy (Marex) – Marine job portal connecting MTAs with shipping companies.
  • IMEI (Inmarco) – OCR-based searchable e-library & hybrid Zoom event support.
  • CMMI – Event apps and website, published on Android & iOS; managed notifications and schedule admin.

EDUCATION

B.Sc. (Hons) Information Technology Practitioner

2015 – 2019

Coventry University, UK — First Class Honors

  • Assistant Lecturer for IT Courses (2017–2019)
  • Student Ambassador (2015–2017) – led campus tours, represented international students

CERTIFICATIONS

  • A+ (Hardware & OS Support) – CompTIA
  • Network+ – CompTIA
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate – Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • President – Acoustic Music Society, Coventry University (2017–2018)
  • Vegan Since 2018 – Active in Coventry and Mumbai vegan communities
  • Non-Profit Tech Support – IMEI, CMMI event tech & infrastructure (mostly voluntary or subsidized work)
  • Internship Leader – Trained and mentored 100+ students in real-world dev & infra roles

LANGUAGES & PERSONAL

  • Fluent in English and Hindi
  • Open to relocation in UAE or UK
  • Expected CTC: 20,000 AED/month (or equivalent)
  • Portfolio: www.tanoojmehra.com