Vishal Das
Technical Program Manager & Ops Leader
Bridging Engineering, Product, and Ecosystems. I specialize in removing operational toil through automation and driving large-scale technical adoption strategies.
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GitHubQuantifying Leadership: My Impact
My career is defined by tangible results and a relentless focus on scaling impact. Here are some highlights that underscore my ability to drive significant change across complex ecosystems.
Strategically partnered to create pathways for emerging talent, fueling the developer pipeline.
Led large-scale skilling initiatives, empowering a global developer community.
Drove student-led innovation programs, translating ideas into deployed applications.
Engineered automation solutions, dramatically improving operational efficiency.
Cultivated vibrant communities, driving sustained participation and advocacy.
Secured and nurtured strategic institutional partnerships for technology adoption.
Technical Toolkit
Bridging the gap between strategy and execution with a hands-on technical approach. I leverage automation, data, and cloud infrastructure to remove toil and enable scalable engineering ecosystems.
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Program Manager @ GoogleGoogle Program Manager Experience
Orchestrating Developer Ecosystems in India: From Product Adoption to Up-skilling
As a Program Manager at Google (via Marketstar), I was at the forefront of shaping developer relations and operational excellence. My role involves strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and driving impactful initiatives that span across engineering, product, and legal teams.
Scaling Gemini API Adoption & Compliance
May 2023 - Dec 2025
Led the technical rollout of Gemini API access for 60k+ users. Worked with Engineering and Trust & Safety to define rate limits, API quotas, and abuse prevention mechanisms for high-risk user cohorts (minors). Translated complex privacy requirements into technical implementation plans for the engineering team.
Security & Privacy Implementation Frameworks & Brand Safety
May 2023 - Dec 2025
I orchestrated compliance reviews for high-visibility events like Google I/O Connect, acting as the liaison between Security, Privacy, and external partners to foresee liabilities. Additionally, I owned content curation and brand safety for Higher Ed programs, reviewing external assets to align with Google's strict community standards before market release.
Ecosystem Scaling & Partnership Development
May 2023 - Dec 2025
I defined and executed the engagement strategy for over 10 skilling organizations, leading to the training of 300,000+ learners and directly facilitating 100,000+ internships and 300+ job placements. This required a deep understanding of ecosystem dynamics and strategic partnership management. I also directed crucial cross-functional workstreams involving Product, Legal, and Operations to modernize curricula in 40+ institutions, successfully transitioning from Java to Kotlin & Compose, demonstrating my ability to drive significant technical shifts across an educational landscape. My efforts further enabled 60K students & 1000+ faculties to deploy AI projects using Gemini API on GCP across 150 institutions, fostering cutting-edge technical adoption.
Open Source Repository Maintenance
May 2023 - Dec 2025
Serves as Technical Maintainer for Google DevLibrary. Responsible for Code Review (GitHub), merging Pull Requests, and validating technical content accuracy across Android, Angular, and Flutter ecosystems. Manage the submission pipeline to ensure zero breaking changes in the content repo.
Community Manager @ GoogleBuilding Bridges: From Community Insights to Engineering Action
Community Manager Experience
In my previous role as Community Manager at Google (via Optimum Infosys), I focused on translating community needs into actionable engineering insights and scaling program reach through strategic communication and operational optimization.
Incident Management & Policy Enforcement
May 2022 - May 2023
I managed daily operations for Google DevLibrary, acting as the first line of defense. I triaged bugs and user-flagged issues via Issue Tracker, coordinating with Engineering to ensure 99% platform stability and user safety. I also enforced community guidelines across 100+ developer communities, proactively monitoring discussions to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
Process Governance & Vendor Operations
May 2022 - May 2023
I streamlined vendor procurement workflows by aligning Finance and Vendor Ops, establishing rigid compliance checks that reduced onboarding time by 30% while maintaining audit readiness. Additionally, I managed feedback loops between external community members and internal product teams, translating raw user concerns into policy improvements.
End-to-End Workflow Automation
May 2022 - May 2023
Architected a custom automation suite using Google Apps Script and APIs to replace manual vendor procurement workflows. Integrated disparate data sources to reduce human-in-the-loop latency by 80%, saving 20+ engineering hours/week. Built automated dashboards for real-time reporting availability.
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Community Manager @ CodeChef • UnacademyPioneering Educational Growth & Institutional Partnerships at CodeChef
CodeChef Experience
At CodeChef, I laid the groundwork for large-scale educational initiatives, driving exponential growth in institutional partnerships and community chapters, solidifying my foundational experience in program and community management.
Expanding Educational Reach
Nov 2020 - May 2022
I successfully expanded CodeChef College Chapters from 100 to over 300 institutions in just one year, directly working with a team of five. This rapid growth was further amplified by my architecture of the 'College Offering Initiative', which embedded industry-aligned technical curriculum into 300+ universities nationwide, creating a significant impact on computer science education.
Strategic Partnerships & Growth
Nov 2020 - May 2022
My strategic vision led to a 3x growth in institutional partnerships through the cultivation of strategic MOUs, organization of impactful coding challenges, and successful technical hackathons. These initiatives were crucial in expanding CodeChef's influence and engagement across academic institutions.
The Pillars of My Leadership: Skills, Growth & Community
Beyond my professional roles, my commitment to continuous learning, technical mastery, and community service forms the robust foundation of my strategic leadership approach.
Core Competencies
My skills are balanced across strategic planning, technical execution, and impactful communication, enabling me to drive holistic program success.
Education & Certifications
B.Tech - Computer Science
Lovely Professional University (2017-21)
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Expertise in user-centered design principles.
Meta Certified Community Manager
Validated skills in community strategy and growth.
Volunteering & Open Source
K-Nine Animal Welfare
Designed donation site, raising INR 2.5M+, demonstrating real-world design impact.
Maintainer, Gatsby
Contributed React code to a major open-source project, showcasing technical contribution.
Ready to Build the Future?
My journey is defined by strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for scalable impact. If you're looking for a Program Leader to drive your next big initiative, let's connect.
