Headline

Staff Engineer @Visa AI/ML, Data Engineering, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, AWS and Kafka

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Staff Engineer at Visa, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Lead Software Engineer at UST, May 2024 - Jan 2025 · 9 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Senior Project Associate at Cognizant, Jul 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, Java Lead Developer for American Express Financial Application As a Java Lead Developer for American Express, I led a team of developers to design, build, and deploy a secure, scalable financial application. My responsibilities involved technical leadership, system architecture, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. I spearheaded the design of a microservices-based architecture using Java (J2EE), Spring Boot, and Hibernate, ensuring that the system could handle millions of transactions daily. Security and compliance were critical, so I integrated encryption mechanisms, secure authentication, and adhered to PCI DSS standards to protect sensitive financial data. Working within an Agile environment, I facilitated sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including QA, infrastructure, and DevOps. I also developed and optimized APIs to integrate with third-party services and internal systems, ensuring scalability and secure data exchanges. A key focus was on performance optimization. I led efforts to improve system responsiveness through database tuning, caching with Redis, and rigorous load testing, ensuring the system could handle peak traffic without downtime. I implemented logging and monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve potential issues. Additionally, I managed stakeholder communication, providing regular project updates and ensuring technical decisions aligned with business goals. I fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by introducing automation tools, enhancing code quality, and staying up to date with the latest technology trends.

Senior Associate Technology at Synechron, Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 · 7 mos, India, Role: Senior Associate – Technology Project: Business Rule Validation BRV-FSA / HSBC Finance Middle Office IT Contribution / Highlights: • Played a key role in developing and enhancing functionalities related to positions and trades, crucial components in banking operations. • Spearheaded the development of critical components including EOD Rule Control, Centralized Configuration Service, Apache Beam Jobs, and PCF Applications - Microservices, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. • Led Spark and PCF production deployments, optimizing performance and scalability. • Involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines. • Proactively addressed production bug fixes, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations. • Conducted comprehensive testing and provided ongoing support to maintain system stability and performance. • Contributed to the development of Swagger UI and implementation of OAuth 2.0 protocols for enhanced security and usability. • Acted as a mentor to new team members, facilitating their integration into the project by sharing business and technical insights.

Associate Consultant 3 at Atos Syntel, Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, As a Java Software Developer working on an IoT-based project, I design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions to manage data from IoT devices. Leveraging Java, I build robust backend systems that facilitate real-time data processing, device communication, and secure data integration. My role involves working with various IoT protocols, APIs, and cloud services, ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow between devices and applications. Additionally, I focus on optimizing performance and enhancing security to support the rapidly growing IoT ecosystem.

Education

PG-DAC, Diploma in Advanced Computing, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Rungta College of Engineering & Technology Kohka-Kurud Bhilai