Megha Gautam

Product Manager

New Delhi, Delhi, India12 yrs 1 mo experience

AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led development of scalable data solutions in Fintech.
Expert in Python and Data Engineering frameworks.
Proven track record in technical leadership and project delivery.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Data Engineering expert with strong Python and system architecture skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data EngineeringPythonSoftware Development

Other Skills

ASP.NETAlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AndroidApache AirflowArtificial Intelligence (AI)AutomationCC#C++CSSClickHouseData StructuresDatabasesDjango

About

A Tech Lead with around 10 years of experience in software design, development, and integration. With almost 8 years in an HFT, I currently drive Python and Data Infra side of Projects. Expertise in Python, Postgres, MongoDB, Airflow, Bash, and Linux facilitates the delivery of innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. I have been focused on architecting, developing, and deploying scalable systems that process and manage complex financial data from exchanges like NSE, BSE, CME, and BZL & specialize in back-office and trading infrastructure. Seeking a challenging role to leverage skills in leading the design, development, and deployment of robust Python-based applications and services while architecting scalable, secure, high-performance systems. Known for adaptability and reliability, committed to contributing to a dynamic team that values creativity and technical excellence.

Experience

Apt research private limited

2 roles

Technical Lead (Data Engineering & Research)

Promoted

Jun 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

I played a pivotal role in advancing data management and analysis.
● Spearheaded a FASTAPI and Pydantic -based in-house Data API framework to help traders and other developers to fetch data from DB, irrespective of underlying coding language.
● Supervised a Flask based Data Portal for multiple services, including P&L computation, trade server management, holiday management, documentation, etc.
● Implemented a scalable solution for Postgres DB (HA and replication) using Patroni, and pool-based async connections using Psycopg3Pool, substantially bringing down DB connection time and API response time.
● Redesigned a real-time tick-by-tick analysis pipeline for various bottlenecks, migrated to inhouse Kubernetes cluster, and setup PnL visualization on Grafana .

RESTful WebServicesApache AirflowSoftware DevelopmentData EngineeringPythonKubernetes+9

Software Development Engineer

Dec 2017 – Jun 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Working in the Data team of the firm on data quality oriented projects.
Introduced Airflow in the firm to automate critical workflows.
Created Risk management and Alerting system.
Deployed Graylog to create a centralized DB for logs for further analysis and alerting.
Exchange specific fundamentals and Trading knowledge

ElasticsearchApache AirflowData EngineeringDatabasesFlask

Saavn

Software Engineer

Jul 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Worked in the Web and Backend API team of Saavn, with the role of writing and improving APIs (PHP) used by the client side and adding new features to the website/m-site of Saavn (HTML , JS).
Well versed with Server side technologies and configurations, good understanding of Apache and Linux.
Have worked on carrier integrations , device integrations and other complex projects like Mongo Driver up-gradation, Redis integration and handling security issues.
Sync up with Mobile, Product and QA team to ensure delivery of quality product on time, actively participate in weekly production release.
Won company wide Hackathon by adding feature of voice based search in saavn website.

Software DevelopmentDatabases

Indian institute of technology, delhi

Teaching Assistant

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

Programming lab sessions for Intro to programming.
Demo for Data Structures & Algo Lab.
Android Lab

Databases

Aricent

Software Engineer

Jul 2012 – Apr 2013 · 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

Worked in the core development team of a live Cisco project(CPT).
Wrote modules in Java and Advanced Java for two successive releases of the project.
Awarded Best Performer Award at PRISM training in Nalanda learning School of Aricent

Software Development

Computer management corporation (cmc)

Intern

Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 · 0 mo · Delhi Area, India

Developed Online Bug Tracking System similar to Bugzilla using Java, J2EE and Struts Framework.

Micro infoware

Intern

Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 · 0 mo · Delhi Area, India

Developed MLM Web Application using .NET 3.5 and SQL Server. Multi-level marketing is a strategy that some direct sales companies use to encourage their existing distributors to recruit new distributors by paying the existing distributors a percentage of their recruits' sale. All distributors also make money through direct sales of products to customers, for eg Amway.