Hi, I’m
Kiran Darekar
San Jose,CA
Summary
Results-driven Software Developer with 19+ years of experience in SaaS, healthcare data platforms, and enterprise solutions. Strong background in cloud-native development, data engineering, and customer-centric product development. Proven ability to bridge engineering, product, and customer success teams to deliver scalable solutions. Experienced in modern DevOps practices, API integrations, and AI-driven data platforms.
Experienced with software development and proficient in designing and implementing efficient code. Utilizes programming skills to solve complex problems and improve software functionality. Track record of applying detailed knowledge to create user-friendly applications and enhance system performance.
Professional software development specialist with background in creating innovative software solutions and optimizing systems for improved performance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team environments and adapt to evolving project requirements. Known for technical expertise in programming languages and strong commitment to achieving project goals.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sikka.aiUSA
Software Developer
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Develop and enhance data-driven SaaS solutions for healthcare platforms (Dental, Veterinary, Optometry).
- Build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and APIs to process large healthcare datasets.
- Work on Sikka.ai platform integrations with PMS systems and third-party applications.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design cloud-native solutions.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization for data workflows.
- Contribute to AI-driven insights and analytics features for practice management.
- Partner with customer success teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Provide advanced technical problem-solving support for diverse customer profiles across Payments, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Insurance workflows, and API integrations.
- Troubleshoot complex data, integration, and platform issues across multiple systems and third-party applications.
- Act as a technical bridge between customers, support, and engineering teams to resolve high-impact production issues efficiently.
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)India
Program Manager – Specialized Projects
03.2017 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Led development of analytics and reporting tools for healthcare domains.
- Managed enterprise clients including DSOs and multi-location practices.
- Defined technical architecture and delivery strategy for custom solutions.
- Owned end-to-end project lifecycle: SOW, delivery, release, and client communication.
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)India
Program Manager
05.2012 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Managed multiple cross-functional projects and ensured timely delivery.
- Defined project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Drove process improvements and risk management strategies.
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)India
QA Lead
03.2008 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Built and maintained automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
- Led QA strategy, release validation, and quality processes.
- Worked closely with development teams in Agile environments.
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)India
QA Engineer
01.2007 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Executed functional, integration, and ETL testing.
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts.
- Supported CI/CD and test-driven development practices.
Education
North Maharashtra UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science
05-2005
Skills
- Languages: Python, Java, Ruby, C#
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (S3, Athena), Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes (basic)
- Data & AI: ETL Pipelines, Data Analysis, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Data Visualization
- Databases: MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
- APIs & Tools: REST APIs, Postman, Selenium, TestNG, WATIR
- Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zendesk, SugarCRM
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, TDD, Continuous Integration
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- Object-oriented programming
- Software development
- Testing and debugging
- Agile development methodologies
- API integration
- SQL integration
- Software architecture design
- Technical support
Accomplishments
- Winner – Sikka Hackathon (2014)
- Innovation Award – Sikka Hackathon (2017)
- Winner – Sikka Artificial Intelligence Challenge (2018)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 19+ years in healthcare SaaS and data platforms
- Strong experience in Sikka.ai ecosystem and integrations
- Blend of development, QA, and program management expertise
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Software Developer
Sikka.ai
01.2022 - Current
Program Manager – Specialized Projects
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)
03.2017 - 01.2022
Program Manager
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)
05.2012 - 02.2017
QA Lead
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)
03.2008 - 04.2012
QA Engineer
IBrain Decision Software (Sikka Software Corp)
01.2007 - 02.2008
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science