Dec 2021 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos

• Served as a dedicated mentor, empowering aspiring tech professionals to navigate their career paths and develop crucial skills in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Provided one-on-one guidance to mentees transitioning into or advancing within the tech industry
• Shared expert knowledge in Python, Cloud technologies, and Go programming language
• Offered personalized career advice, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Impact:
• Contributed to the growth of the tech community by nurturing new talent and promoting best practices
• Fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging mentees to overcome challenges and pursue continuous improvement
• Strengthened personal leadership and communication skills through diverse mentoring experiences

Dec 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 6 mos · Parsippany, New Jersey

• ↳ Designed a Hybrid RAG system combining vector search and keyword-boosted retrieval, increasing knowledge discovery accuracy by over 60%
• ↳ Led prompt engineering, Fine-tuning, and backend integration for production-grade GenAI services
• ↳ Optimized Python-based data processing pipelines, boosting throughput by 45% and enabling real-time analytics
• ↳ Reduced infrastructure costs and system downtime through cloud-native engineering using AWS Lambda, Fargate, and SQS
• ↳ Embedded explainability, bias detection, and privacy-aware design into AI services to ensure responsible AI practices
• ↳ Built end-to-end MLOps pipelines and CICD workflows to enable rapid iteration and secure deployment
• ↳ Hands-on coding, writing infrastructure-as-code, and mentoring engineering teams on LLMOps and agentic system design
• ↳ Collaborated across cross-functional teams to align AI innovation with enterprise goals and operational reliability

May 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Led complex software development projects, focusing on cloud-based solutions and microservices architecture.
• Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded the migration of monolithic applications to microservice-based architecture using AWS, Python, Go, and Flask, significantly improving system scalability and maintainability
• Developed and implemented production-grade Proof of Concepts (POCs) for innovative solutions
• Designed and built high-performance, scalable RESTful APIs using Python (Flask) and AWS API Gateway, enhancing enterprise application capabilities
• Orchestrated efficient data pipelines leveraging AirFlow, Dask, Pandas, and Numpy for large-scale data processing

Sep 2016 – Apr 2017 · 7 mos · Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Pioneered data processing and ETL solutions, focusing on big data technologies and cloud-based data services.
• Key Achievements:
• Architected and implemented a sophisticated data pipeline using Airflow, Kafka, and Python, capable of processing billions of records with limited computational resources
• Developed a persistent Data as a Service (DaaS) system, ensuring 24/7 data availability for users and critical business operations
• Optimized data processing workflows, significantly reducing processing time and resource utilization
• Technical Contributions:
• Leveraged advanced technologies including PySpark, Kafka, and Elasticsearch for efficient big data processing
• Implemented microservices architecture using Go, RPC, AMQP, and Nameko, enhancing system modularity and scalability
• Utilized containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for streamlined deployment and management
• Employed cloud technologies including AWS Lambda, ECS, Elasticache, DynamoDB, and API Gateway to build robust, scalable data solutions

Jan 2016 – Aug 2016 · 7 mos

• Key Contributions:
• Architected and developed a distributed, robust Crew Management System using Python, Django, and RabbitMQ
• Implemented real-time data processing and visualization, enhancing decision-making capabilities for administrators
• Designed efficient data pipelines and analytics workflows using Pandas, Numpy, and Matplotlib
• Optimized database operations through complex SQL queries and stored procedures
• Developed full-stack solutions, integrating Python backend with JavaScript frontend

Apr 2012 – Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Led development of IVoRI (Independent Valuation Reporting Infrastructure), a strategic reporting application, using Python, WxPython, and Flask
• Engineered efficient data pipelines and migrated complex ETL processes from Informatica to Python (Pandas), significantly improving system performance
• Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and enhanced unit test coverage, elevating overall code quality
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver mission-critical financial applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements
• Technologies: Python, WxPython, Flask, Pandas, SQL (Sybase), NoSQL, Groovy, JavaScript, Shell Scripting

Jun 2009 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Led development of the Amex Personalization Utility, a strategic project transforming product and service marketing to clients, using Java and Python
• Engineered automated solutions for data-related tasks and content management, saving 80 man-hours per week and streamlining seasonal card offer updates
• Developed Employee Roster Management system for 3M Company as a full-stack developer, utilizing Java, JavaScript, Spring, HTML, and CSS
• Implemented code coverage tasks and monitored thousands of lines of code to ensure robust software operations
• Cultivated strong client relationships, maintaining open communication channels for frequent interaction and progressive status updates