Shashank Raj

Lead Data Engineer
Pune, Maharashtra, India.

About

Experienced Backend Engineer specializing in designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications. Proficient in Python and Golang, with expertise in system architecture, API development, microservices, and cloud-based deployments. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in building secure, optimized, and maintainable backend systems.

Work

Daaslabs.ai
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Lead Data Engineer

Summary

Project: ONDC Open Data Platform.

Highlights

Architected and developed high-performance RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Golang.

Designed scalable, event-driven microservices to handle large-scale asynchronous processing.

Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth2, google-auth and JWT.

Optimized PostgreSQL and Redis queries, achieving a 60% improvement in response times.

Deployed and maintained services on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) with containerized solutions.

Exalogic Consulting
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Senior Manager - Data & Analytics

Highlights

Led the backend development of customer-facing applications, reducing response times by 40%.

Designed and integrated APIs for financial analytics, authentication, and third-party services.

Developed containerized microservices using Docker, orchestrated with Kubernetes.

Delivered transparent billing dashboards integrating data from Desktime, Jira, and SuccessFactors, cutting manual review time by 15%.

Implemented WebSockets and gRPC for real-time communication between services.

Syngenta Service PVT LTD.
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Senior Analyst Run and Support

Highlights

Developed backend solutions for financial dashboards and predictive models using R and Python, leveraging time series analysis to forecast trends and resource requirements.

Streamlined MLOps workflows by migrating to open-source tools like MLFlow and Kubeflow, enhancing scalability and reducing costs.

Consolidated and unified financial data streams through custom Python-based ETL processes, replacing AWS Glue to gain greater control and efficiency.

Delivered in-house predictive models trained on transactional data, providing high-impact, actionable insights.

Achieved significant cost savings by transitioning from AWS-dependent platforms to open-source alternatives in reporting, MLOps, and DevOps.

IBM India PVT. LTD.
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Senior Packaging Consultant- Application Developer (Global Business Development)

Highlights

Engineered backend data ingestion pipelines using Python, Selenium WebDriver, and Microsoft Flows to capture and process data from emails, web pages, JSON, and FTP, improving business processes by 45%.

Developed automation scripts for installing, upgrading, and maintaining SAP ERP software on production platforms, significantly reducing deployment times.

Collaborated with leading financial institutions such as PayPal and UBS AG to build robust business intelligence dashboards using tools including Tableau, Power BI, and Python.

Authored comprehensive process documentation, SOPs, and user guides to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and standardize operations across IBM's global teams.

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)

M.Sc.

Business Analytics

Grade: 8.02

Skills

Tech Stack

Python, SQL, Postgresql, Polars, Pandas, FastAPI, Docker, Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Power BI, Golang.

Cloud Technologies

AWS (Athena, S3, Redshift, Lambda).

Soft Skills

Collaborator, Communicator, Planner, Innovator, Intuitive.

Core Competencies

System Design, Automation, Data Pipelines, Data Modelling, Data Analytics.