Head of Engineering @ Foodhub | Open Source Architect | Standards Contributor

Building resilient infrastructure at global scale, informed by decades in the trenches of FOSS and digital rights.

I lead engineering at Foodhub, orchestrating the technology that powers restaurant commerce across five countries. My approach is shaped by an uncommon journey: from coordinating the Free Software Foundation of India to architecting enterprise FinTech transformations.

This foundation in public-interest technology provides what I call "adversarial insight"—the ability to build systems that are not just functional, but fundamentally resilient, open, and trustworthy.

• 🏗️ Global Commerce Infrastructure: Evolving ordering, payments, and loyalty systems for multi-region scale and high reliability.
• 🔄 Enterprise Transformation: Leading the shift from monolithic architectures to event-driven, API-first platforms. Previously led this transformation in regulated FinTech and quick commerce.
• 🌐 Standards & Protocols: Active contributor to JavaScript standards (ES2024+) and AI protocol interoperability (Mozilla AI, Linux Foundation).
• 👥 Engineering Leadership: Fostering engineering cultures that deliver at velocity without sacrificing governance. Mentored 100+ developers through Google Summer of Code.

My career bridges FOSS leadership with enterprise transformation. This unique foundation drives my approach to building resilient systems.

• National Infrastructure: Led Government of India (MeiTY) funded R&D programs for Indian language computing, serving millions of users at national scale. 🔗
• Standards & Governance: ICANN Fellow, Mozilla Representative, and Software Freedom Law Centre advisory board member - shaping internet standards and digital rights.
• Recognition: Deccan Herald Changemaker 2024 for pioneering multilingual computing and digital inclusion in India.
• Global Speaking: Occasional speaker at MozFest, RightsCon, FOSSASIA, and international technology forums.
• Community Impact: Google Summer of Code mentor across multiple cycles, designed government FOSS training programs.
• Enterprise Experience: Previously SVP Engineering in regulated FinTech, leading platform modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

This foundation in open standards and large-scale public infrastructure informs how I architect enterprise systems today.

I believe in building technology that creates both commercial value and public good. Currently focused on the intersection of enterprise scale and open standards.

🔗 LinkedIn | 𝕏 @anivar | 💬 Open to advisory opportunities & strategic collaborations