India

Back-end

Architectural Engineering

Site Reliability

Master’s Degree

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

High School

Secondary School

Balaji Srinivasan

Architect

Communication

Problem-solving

Empathy

Organisation skills

Java

PostgreSQL

Kafka

- Pioneered the server-less architecture for external dependencies. Designed and implemented a service, that does not put back-pressure on internal system due to external system performances. 
- Architected and implemented the centralised logging infrastructure from scratch using EFK.
- Promoted a DevOps culture within the team, leading a comprehensive transformation of the CI/CD platform. Implemented an Infrastructure as Code (IAC) process using Terraform and Ansible, resulting in a remarkable reduction in end-to-end deployment time from over 12 hours to just around 10 minutes.
- Engineered an end-to-end self-service solution for platform provisioning, slashing the time required to set up the entire platform to a mere 10-15 minutes. This significantly boosted productivity for developers and quality analysts, empowering them to validate use cases independently.
- Containerized all the applications, and enable for both self service of the entire platform and having a testable local environment
- Redesigned the infrastructure layer to be more secure and scalable using AWS's well architected framework

Full time entrepreneurship step!

- Pioneered the tech journey from ideation to product reality as the founding tech co-founder, steering the Rewards App from ground zero to a transformative Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Architected the initial tech infrastructure, laying the foundation for a scalable and innovative product that addressed market needs.
- Operated in a lean and agile environment, orchestrating the rapid development and deployment of the MVP to validate key assumptions and gather crucial market feedback.
- Wore multiple hats, not only crafting the technical vision but also contributing hands-on to coding, system architecture, and critical decision-making during the formative stages.
- Navigated the complexities of limited resources and tight timelines, making strategic decisions to prioritize features essential for capturing early market traction.
- Oversaw the development of Android and iOS applications, ensuring seamless integration with the backend.

* Optimized   rule-engine   service   latency   from   110ms   to   17ms. This   helped   in   10x   reduction   in   infrastructure   cost   for   the  service without impacting the business. This was one of the key service for delivery operations.
* Architected   and   developed   the   centralized   repository   for  prospective logistics partners using server-less architecture
* Integrated   new   payment   option   that   helped   in   unblocking 5%   of   total fleet of drivers   daily.   
* Implemented   circuit   breaker like toggle for   all   the  payment   options   to   ensure   partners   are   available   always and not blocked during outages of third party payment vendors. 
* Designed   and   led   the   call   support   flow   implementation   that  helped in reducing call costs by 40%
* Wrote Version one of a micro service focused on driver operations.

* Spearheaded the comprehensive overhaul of the monolithic backend service, meticulously transitioning it into a sophisticated ecosystem of scalable and resilient microservices. This architectural transformation laid the groundwork for enhanced agility and performance across the system.
* Innovated and executed the development of a robust API gateway, empowering secure and seamless access to internal APIs for external clients. This strategic initiative catalyzed the exploration of new product avenues, fueling organizational growth by extending core functionalities as APIs to non-banking entities.
* Engineered custom in-house DSL-based rule engines tailored to the intricate needs of finance organisations. These cutting-edge engines were successfully deployed in a prominent nationalised bank, revolutionising e-mudra loan dispersal processes and driving operational efficiency.
* Pioneered the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), yielding substantial cost reductions through optimised cloud resource management and deployment efficiency.
* Advocated for and instilled a culture of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the engineering team, fostering a commitment to quality and reliability in all software development efforts.
* Played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth and scalability of the engineering team, refining hiring processes and implementing development best practices to attract top talent and drive continuous improvement.

* Lead the team of 8+ developers  to  build a data lake for Ford Motor Company.
* Lead the technical architecture and development for Blood Donor Android App, a corporate social responsibility initiative. Contributed in developing back-end services and various android modules. 
* Developed back-end Services and Android App for Shuttle Booking an internal Android App used by employees.

*Develop Functional and Technical Enhancements in Java and PL/SQL, perform code review ensuring for high quality for deliverables

Balaji Srinivasan🇮🇳