Kamal Mehta

Kamal Mehta

Experienced Application Architect | Python Developer | AWS | Serverless

Ambition

Seeking a position in a dynamic and challenging environment where I can leverage my skills in Application Architecting and Development. I aim to improve and contribute to my personal and company growth continuously.

Summary

Technical Architecture & Data Engineering

Designed and implemented robust back-end architecture for data ingestion and ETL processes, primarily on AWS, enhancing system scalability and performance.

Configured and maintained frameworks and Apache Airflow DAGs, improving data transformation logic and source ingestion.

Led troubleshooting and optimisation of AWS ETL processes, ensuring best practices in data engineering and solutions delivery.

Development & Maintenance

Spearheaded development and ongoing maintenance of backend systems using Python/Django for REST APIs, focusing on the education sector.

Established CI/CD pipelines using Git and AWS, facilitating efficient code deployments and ensuring high availability.

Managed production support, including Autosys scheduling, daily job monitoring, and resolving high-level support issues.

Project & Resource Management

Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that meet rigorous performance standards and strict SLAs.

Analysed and resolved post-production issues, resource management, and continuous improvement on system stability and customer satisfaction.

Directed infrastructure development projects from conception to deployment, optimising server operations and application performance.

Client Interaction & Team Leadership

Engaged directly with clients like Citi Bank and Northern Trust to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and maintain high satisfaction levels.

Mentored junior engineers and developers, guiding them through complex project requirements and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Led initiatives for defect prevention, causal analysis, and innovative solutions to prevent future issues.

Innovative Solutions & Automation

Innovated server infrastructure and system administration, including automation of daily backups and application deployments.

Developed and implemented strategic solutions to enhance system functionality and operational efficiency, including full-stack development for system administration tasks.

Automated critical processes, reducing manual effort and significantly increasing deployment efficiency and reliability.

Expertise

    Python, Perl, Bash, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript

    Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Node, Express

    MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle

    SQLite, MongoDB, Firebase

    AWS Cloud Services like Lambda, S3, ECS, CloudWatch, APIs, Redshift, RDS

    Docker, Microservices, Lambda, serverless

    Linux/Unix/Solaris

    Designing & Architecting Fundamentals

    Object Oriented Designing

    Design Pattern

    SOLID Principals

     Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Work History

 

Start Date

End Date

Company

Position

Client

Domain

Jun 2021

Jun 2024

Hexaware Technologies, Mumbai

Technical Architect

1.    New York Life Insurance, USA

2.    Fleetcor Technologies Inc, USA

3.    Northern Trust, USA

Data Engineering & Management (Data Warehousing)

Jan 2020

Jun 2021

AlphaSlate Technologies, Mumbai

Python Architect

AlphaSlate Technologies, Mumbai

Education

Apr 2016

Dec 2020

IBM India Private Ltd, Bangalore

Team Lead

Citibank NA, UK

Banking

Oct 2010

Apr 2016

Polaris Financial Technology, Mumbai

Senior Project Lead

Citibank NA, UK

Banking

Jan 2008

Sep 2010

HSBC Software Development India, Pune

Software Engineer

HSBC

DevOps

Sep 2006

Jan 2008

Ebizchem Private Limited, Mumbai

Perl Programmer

Bayer Crop Science, Mumbai

Procurement

 

Education

2006

BE Computer Engineering, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

2003

Diploma in Computer Engineering, Gujarat Technological University