Rahul Dhir

Rahul Dhir

Results-driven tech strategist with 5.8 years of experience. Expertise in executing roadmaps with strategic decision-makers & F500 clients (DHL). Scaled platforms 196% and delivered $1M+ growth via cross-industry solutions (SaaS/Health-Tech/Logistics). Adept in translating technical execution to long-term business outcomes.

Work Experience:

5.8 Years

Industry:

Logistics | Pharmaceutical & Healthcare | Technology

Function:

IT & Systems Management | Project & Program Management | Software Engineering

Work Experience

WiseTech Global (Australian SaaS unicorn in end-to-end global logistics) | Bengaluru

Software Engineer

  • Drove 15% growth in enrolments (40,000+ users in 3 months) by launching WiseTech’s new Supply Chain Education Platform; on track to scale to 800,000 users by Q4 2025—a 196% projected growth.
  • Led adoption by 16,000+ supply chain customers by spearheading development of a shipment-level Emission Calculation Engine; aligned cross-functional transport teams and adapted to evolving regulatory frameworks using a data-driven approach.
  • Delivered digital-first cargo booking automation for 100+ global freight forwarders (incl. DHL, Hellmann) by executing end-to-end development of “Airline Connect”, a cargo booking platform enabling real-time capacity visibility and automated bookings for the customers.
  • Improved defect cycle time by 20%+ by collaborating with engineering and QA teams to resolve 1,100+ defects over 14 months through structured stakeholder engagement and process optimization.
  • Increased successful airfreight bookings by ~20%+ by leading the implementation of operational enhancements in collaboration with top airline partners such as Cathay Pacific and Emirates.
     

Philips Healthcare (Global health-tech leader with presence across six continents) | Bengaluru

  • Software Engineer 2
    • Selected among top 0.8% (16 of 2,000+ candidates) for Philips’ Young Leaders Program; led a 3-member team on firmwide employee engagement initiatives and partnered with senior leadership on strategic projects.
    • Spearheaded development of advanced medical 4D Imaging visualization features across 7,000+ hospitals globally in partnership with Mayo Clinic and leading U.S. medical institutions; enhanced tissue management and patient reporting capabilities.
    • Redesigned the mission-critical cardiac MRI diagnostic platform through a cross-functional initiative; improved UX and system performance while targeting $1M+ in new revenue by 2026.
    • Boosted anonymization accuracy from ~75% to ~100% by leading the revamp of a critical data customer anonymization platform; strengthened privacy protection frameworks for medical research institutions and eliminated compliance gaps.
    • Improved developer setup efficiency by 80%+ by building an integrated deployment tool, cutting environment setup time from 16 days to 3 and removing key bottlenecks.
       
  • Software Engineer
    • Delivered Philips’ flagship Photorealistic Rendering Engine feature, a key innovation driving the product’s win as Best New Radiology Software at EuroMinnies 2021 — Europe’s premier diagnostic imaging awards.
    • Modernized legacy COPD systems in response to COVID-19, boosting performance and expanding the user base by 67% (6,000 to 10,000) through targeted strategic upgrades.
    • Led a 2-member team to execute a cross-border clinical program across India and Israel; upskilled 3,000+ participants and reduced defects by 10% via improved clinical understanding and quality controls.
    • Saved 500+ man-hours annually by designing a log enhancement tool that improved retrieval efficiency by 30% through automated defect sorting by severity and frequency.
    • Resolved 50+ issues in 2 months and improved turnaround time by 20% as subsystem POC; led root cause analysis and solution delivery across three critical modules.
Accomplishments
  • Top 0.8% selected, Philips Young Leaders Program: Recognized among 16 out of 2,000+ candidates for the elite leadership program; collaborated with senior leadership on firmwide initiatives and led a cross-functional engagement team.
  • Winner, EuroMinnies 2021 Best New Radiology Software (Global) - Built Philips IntelliSpace Portal 12’s flagship Photorealistic Rendering Engine, which earned Europe’s top peer-voted diagnostic imaging award.
  • Sole candidate selected for DRDO’s LASTEC on-site project: Chosen from a 30-member cohort to work with the Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC) on safeguarding strategic military assets.
  • Finalist, JP Morgan’s Code for Good Hackathon: Selected among top teams across the country for developing tech-driven solutions to address social sector challenges.
Education
  • BE (Information Science and Engineering), Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysore
Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma, KPMG
  • Cargo Wise Certified Operator, WiseTech Academy
  • Pre-MBA Statistics, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced, Macquarie University
Extra-curricular
  • Core Member, Profile Committee, IIMA: 1 of 15 students to lead cohort profile development, verification, and positioning for 150+ peers.
  • Core Member, Media and Marketing Club, IIMA: Selected 1 of 7 from 150+ students; led brand-building, social media strategy, and event communications.
  • Lead, Technical Committee – Computer Society of India (CSI), SJCE: Spearheaded recruitment, technical workshops, and placement preparation initiatives for 300+ students.
  • Event Coordinator, Technologix 2017 (Technical Fest, SJCE): Achieved 60% YoY increase in participation by driving engagement and registering 20+ institutions for competitions.
  • Bronze Medalist, Delhi Regional Athletics Competition: Secured medals in both 100m and 4x100m relay events among 50+ participants.
  • Captain, School Football Team: Led team to gold medal victories at Don Bosco and ASN Football Tournaments, competing against 10+ regional teams.
  • Volunteer, National Literacy Mission: Mentored a child 1-on-1 for 12 months, enabling them to achieve official literacy certification.
  • Volunteer, NGO SEWA: Organized large-scale vaccination camps for children with disabilities and designed education programs for underserved communities.