Oct 2023 – Feb 2024 · 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• AI Based Smart Farming Product

Sep 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Led the Data Platform Engineering team, focusing on server-side and client-side development for key data technologies like Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Flink, Redis, Cassandra, and OpenSearch.
• Key Achievements:
• Security Enhancement: Contributed to HMAC and JWT-based security design for the reactive API Gateway, enhancing the authentication of external communication to security services.
• Collaborative Architecture: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the architecture of security products, optimizing for data storage, performance, and scaling.
• Operational Support: Coordinated engineering support during production incidents, providing effective solutions to SRE and DBRE teams.
• Cloud Migration Strategy: Conducted a cost-benefit analysis for migrating on-prem servers and databases to Oracle Cloud, optimizing operational efficiency.
• My leadership at Qualys reflects a commitment to excellence in data platform engineering, security, and operational effectiveness.

Feb 2019 – Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• As an Engineering Manager at HERE Technologies, I drove innovation and led teams to enhance map content accuracy and overall geospatial data processing.
• Key Achievements
• Drove Quality & Strategy: Led the development of a strategic roadmap and an automated quality system that helped achieve 90% accuracy and 95% coverage of the map product while significantly reducing coding errors.
• Led Development Initiatives: Directed the development of an automated quality system that significantly reduced coding errors and enhanced overall map product quality.
• Contributed to Data Pipelines: Contributed to a data pipeline design leveraging Kafka and Flink that took care of automated processing of sensor data, refresh of map content in legacy content with a targeted 80% accuracy.
• Improved Operations & Collaboration: Proactively collaborated with stakeholders to resolve quality issues and implemented dashboards in Splunk and Tableau for insightful monitoring and analysis.
• My leadership at HERE reflects a commitment to technical excellence, strategic execution, and delivering high-quality data solutions.

May 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• My tenure as a Lead Software Engineer was characterized by a commitment to innovation, efficient cloud migration, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies for optimal system performance.
• Key Achievements
• Innovation & Development: Designed and developed an aggregator for the auto-classification of road signs, leveraging containerized microservices and serverless functions to eliminate manual sign reviews and achieve 20% cost savings.
• AI & Data Engineering: Used Python for data engineering to train a Random Forest Classifier ML model. Deployed the model in a Flask-based app on AWS to handle over a million daily requests.
• Cloud Migration: Migrated services from on-prem data centers to the AWS cloud, demonstrating expertise with various services including VPC, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and Fargate/ECS.
• DevOps & Automation: Set up robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab, streamlining development and deployment processes for increased efficiency.
• My experience reflects a hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges through technical leadership and the adoption of modern practices.

Dec 2013 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• At Capgemini, I spearheaded impactful initiatives and delivered innovative solutions as a Project Lead for major clients.
• Client: HP Storage Systems, USA
• Led the setup of a private OpenStack cloud on HP servers using Ansible, which led to a reduction in infrastructure costs and improved scalability.
• Drove device driver development for Cinder and Manila components to enhance storage and file-sharing functionality.
• Mentored a dedicated team in the creation of a robust REST API automation framework using Core Java.
• Client: Siemens Building Automation, Switzerland
• Conducted on-site visits to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure the team's comprehensive understanding of the client's domain.
• Pioneered the design and development of an integrated framework utilizing the BACNET standard to streamline interactions and enhance overall system efficiency.
• My experience at Capgemini showcases my ability to lead teams, deliver innovative solutions, and achieve project goals.

Jul 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Client: Lumesse Inc., UK
• Led the development of backend services for a Talent and Learning Management system using Java, Spring, and Hibernate.
• Implemented an automation framework using the Page Object Design Pattern, which reduced manual testing efforts and improved overall test coverage.

Jul 2005 – Jun 2011 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Senior Software Engineer (2009-2011):
• Client: Credit-Suisse Bank, USA: Worked on Sibel CRM solution to ensure data consistency
• Client: National Informatics Centre, Delhi: Contributed to a critical Oracle forms & reports migration project, ensuring successful migration and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Project Engineer (2005-2009):
• Client: Motorola, USA: Developed UNIX Shell and microprocessor-level scripting for embedded systems for a Motorola client, optimizing power usage in voice-enabled home automation systems.