Frontend Development Manager/Lead with 18+ years of experience leading frontend engineering teams while staying hands-on with architecture, development, and code reviews. Proven track record of owning end-to-end delivery—planning, execution, and quality—by partnering closely with product, UI/UX, analytics, and QA to deliver scalable digital solutions. Experienced in modern frontend stacks including React, Next.js, micro-frontend architectures, REST/GraphQL integrations (including GraphQL via CMS platforms), and state management patterns. Known for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, coaching/mentoring teams, and leading cross-functional efforts to improve delivery efficiency and business outcomes.

Sunil Ahuja

Frontend Development Manager/Lead with 18+ years of experience leading frontend engineering teams while staying hands-on with architecture, development, and code reviews. Proven track record of owning end-to-end delivery—planning, execution, and quality—by partnering closely with product, UI/UX, analytics, and QA to deliver scalable digital solutions. Experienced in modern frontend stacks including React, Next.js, micro-frontend architectures, REST/GraphQL integrations (including GraphQL via CMS platforms), and state management patterns. Known for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, coaching/mentoring teams, and leading cross-functional efforts to improve delivery efficiency and business outcomes.

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Frontend Development Manager/Lead with 18+ years of experience leading frontend engineering teams while staying hands-on with architecture, development, and code reviews. Proven track record of owning end-to-end delivery—planning, execution, and quality—by partnering closely with product, UI/UX, analytics, and QA to deliver scalable digital solutions.

Experienced in modern frontend stacks including React, Next.js, micro-frontend architectures, REST/GraphQL integrations (including GraphQL via CMS platforms), and state management patterns. Known for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, coaching/mentoring teams, and leading cross-functional efforts to improve delivery efficiency and business outcomes.

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Work Experience

Frontend Architect (Lead) at Assurex India
September 23, 2025 - February 20, 2026
Worked with a leading UK insurance provider to revamp their web portal. Led implementation of personalized offers based on partners, events, and seasonal campaigns to improve user engagement. Partnered with clients and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, align on solutions, and deliver high-quality work within timelines. Provided coaching and mentoring to direct reports, supported stakeholder management, mitigated delivery risks, and improved software delivery processes for efficiency and scalability. Led cross-functional teams to complete projects on time, and contributed to organizational growth through hiring and selecting qualified skill sets.
Senior Manager – UI at Adani Digital Labs
April 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Worked on multiple Adani digital products, including Pranaam Services (Adani One services), Adani Willmar (eCommerce platform with rewards and loyalty), and Adani Electricity (new connections, change of name, LEC portal, and corporate portal). Established effective stakeholder relationships to align delivery with organizational goals. Coached and mentored direct reports. Drove risk mitigation and delivery process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability. Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and supported growth of the organization through hiring and quality talent acquisition.
Senior Manager at Adani Digital Labs
April 1, 2022 - Present
Managing and leading cross functional teams on multiple projects throughout full project lifecycles, ensuring quality delivery aligned with business goals. Responsible for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and optimizing software delivery processes for efficiency and scalability. Provides coaching and mentorship to direct reports and leads cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency. Developed and implemented training and development programs to enhance employee skills.
Senior Manager at Adani Digital Labs
April 1, 2022 - Present
Managing and leading cross-functional teams through multiple projects, overseeing full project lifecycles, and aligning delivery with business goals. Responsible for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and optimizing software delivery processes for efficiency and scalability. Provides coaching and mentoring to direct reports, leading cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and improve operational efficiency. Developed and implemented training programs to improve employee skills.
Principal Web Developer at AKQA Media
March 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Led multiple frontend development projects for various clients, providing expert guidance on technology choices, coding standards, architecture, and design best practices. Managed project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and ensured on-time delivery. Led the Architecture practice group and participated in talent hiring to support business growth.
Principal Web Developer at AKQA Media
March 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Led frontend development projects from requirement gathering to deployment, providing expert guidance to developers and making technology decisions. Coordinated project scope, timeline, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery. Led the Architecture practice group and participated in hiring to support business growth.
Principal Web Developer at AKQA Media
February 1, 2015 - March 31, 2022
Advanced from Senior Web Developer to Principal Web Developer. Delivered web frontend projects for clients including Richemont Panerai, Montblanc, and Mini Cooper UK, and Bunnings Australia. Guided frontend engineers with coding best practices, architecture, and UI design. Led frontend projects from requirements to production with ownership of scope, timelines, risks, and delivery quality. Remained hands-on using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.js, and Next.js with micro-frontend architecture, REST API integration, GraphQL/CMS integration, and Redux-based state management. Led frontend architecture practice by defining standards, reusable components, and technical guidelines across teams while collaborating with product, UI/UX, analytics, and QA; also supported hiring and mentoring.
Senior Interactive Developer (L2) at Sapient Consulting India
January 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025
Started as an individual contributor and grew to team lead role, coding hands-on and leading development on varied projects. Engaged with international clients including onsite visits to understand requirements. Managed and mentored teams providing coaching and feedback. Established coding standards, code review processes, and quality assurance practices to maintain high-quality output.
Senior Interactive Developer (L2) at Sapient Consulting India
January 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025
Started as an individual contributor with hands-on coding and grew into a team lead role. Engaged with international clients onsite to understand requirements and end goals. Managed and mentored teams by providing coaching and feedback. Established coding standards, enforcing code reviews and quality assurance practices.
Senior Interactive Developer – L2 at Sapient Consulting
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Started as an associate and progressed to team lead across multiple client engagements including Franklin Templeton, Coca-Cola, Vail Resorts, Barclays, AA Insurance, and UK Department of Health. Contributed hands-on with HTML, CSS, Webpack, JavaScript, and jQuery, and served as team lead on selected projects. Worked directly with international clients, including traveling to client locations to understand requirements and outcomes. Managed and mentored teams with coaching and feedback, established coding standards and code review processes, and coordinated cross-functional delivery of features with engineering and design teams using Agile practices. Owned planning, estimation, execution, and budgeting with clear delivery ownership.
Sr Web Developer / Designer at Stellar Information systems Ltd
December 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Managed multiple high-performance websites in different languages and designs to support online sales generation for the organization.
Sr Web Developer / Designer at Stellar Information systems Ltd
December 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Managed multiple high-performance websites for the organization in different languages and designs to generate online sales.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at Delhi University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Master of Science (Computer Science) at Allahabad University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
10th at C.B.S.E.
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
12th at C.B.S.E.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor of Commerce at Delhi University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Master of Science at Allahabad University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
10th at C.B.S.E.
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
12th at C.B.S.E.
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
M.Sc. in Computer Science at Allahabad University
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
B.Com. at University of Delhi
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Qualifications

Professional DOTCOM Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
AKQA Hackathon Winner - 2021
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
AKQA Hackathon Winner - 2022
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Professional DOTCOM Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
AKQA Hackathon Winner - 2021
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
AKQA Hackathon Winner - 2022
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Class XII (CBSE)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Class X (CBSE)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services