Mohamed Naveen
San Francisco
Summary
Accomplished Python developer with over 10 years of experience specializing in designing and developing web applications and automation tools. Demonstrated expertise in leading development and operational projects to successful completion. Proficient in all stages of the project lifecycle, from design to implementation to integration. Highly skilled in Python coding and scripting, Django framework, and effective communication. Recognized for thought leadership and innovation in the field, with a proven track record of achieving significant results and contributing to team and organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Developer
SAP Labs
03.2023 - Current
- Wrote reusable, testable, and efficient code using the Python Django Framework, focusing on building robust and scalable web applications.
- Defined and conducted design processes at all stages, including research, conceptualization, testing, and implementation, ensuring that final products closely aligned with client requirements and industry standards.
- Gathered, defined, and translated client requirements into product stories and actionable tasks, effectively bridging the gap between client needs and technical execution.
- Performed code reviews for peers, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for improvements, thereby maintaining high code quality and encouraging best practices.
- Created and maintained unit tests for existing and new Python code using the PyTest framework, ensuring the reliability and robustness of applications.
- Designed and developed RESTful APIs with the Django framework, enhancing application functionality and user interaction.
- Evaluated various libraries and frameworks to identify the best solutions for specific project requirements, keeping the technology stack up-to-date and efficient.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the development process.
- Played a key role in team development by mentoring junior developers and leading by example in both technical and process-oriented aspects.
- Actively participated in Agile project management processes, contributing to the successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Responsible for creating and managing usage metrics for the application on AWS Quicksight, enabling data-driven decision-making and performance optimization.
- Took ownership of evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) for AI-driven use cases by designing evaluation criteria, running comparative experiments, and producing detailed benchmark reports to guide model selection and optimization.
- Led prompt engineering efforts for AI features, crafting, testing, and iterating prompts to improve response quality, accuracy, and alignment with business requirements.
Developer
SAP Labs
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Led a team of software developers programming applications for the cloud operations team.
- Managed continuous maintenance and troubleshooting of Python Django projects.
- Handled development and management of front-end user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Collaborated with internal teams to convert end-user feedback into meaningful and improved solutions.
- Experienced in working with application server Nginx.
- Experienced in working with Python ORM Library Django ORM.
- Knowledgeable in continuous deployment using Jenkins.
- Worked on security concepts and participated in HaSi.
- Developed integration platform using REST API for sharing modeled operation data.
- Responsible for process automation to reduce manual work in the Cloud Operations team.
- Designed and developed dashboards that enhance operations team productivity.
- Developed a chat bot that assists the operations team in performing 15% to 25% of daily tasks.
- Developed a Resource insight dashboard to identify resource wastage and reduce TCO.
- SAP Catalysts for S/4HANA Cloud Operation Team.
- Worked on Kubernetes and Docker.
- Worked on Azure Databricks.
- Strived to find ways to improve product performance and utility by collaborating with product stakeholders.
Operations Engineer
IBM
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed transports to production, troubleshooting issues related to transports.
- Handled incident management and proactively identified issues in SAP production systems.
- Provided customers with facts and figures on system performance.
- Attended weekly support reviews with customers, providing updates and analysis.
- Performed kernel upgrades, support pack and add-ons, and plugins implementation.
- Managed client copies (local, remote, and client transport) and client deletions.
- Conducted routine health checks for SAP systems.
- Managed database upgrades and patch applications.
SAP ABAP Developer
FirstOne Systems Private Limited
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Developing all the masters and all the functional tasks.
- Programmed for the Escalation process in the workflow.
- Developed SAP Integration part, which syncs the user data from SAP to .Net daily.
- Design and develop a smart form for printing payroll register.
- The Z transaction vacation processing report has to be enhanced as a document.
- The entire vacation process document needs to be saved in the system with Document Number.
- Monthly loan Report has to be created to help with the salary process.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Noor Islam college of engineering(Anna University)
Kumaracoil, Tamil Nadu01.2012
Skills
- Python
- Django framework
- OpenAI
- S/4HANA
- AWS
- QuickSight
- Signavio
- SAP BTP
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Git
- AI development
- Javascript
- Docker
Accomplishments
- Conceptualizing, Design, Developed and Deployed a tool call HOUND from scratch which is now used by more than 4 Cloud operations team.
- Won SAP MOVE award on 2019
- Winner of SAP Opspire 2021 - An Innovation Challenge.
- Thought Leadership Champion 2022.
- Published a technical paper in IEEE.
Timeline
Senior Developer
SAP Labs
03.2023 - Current
Developer
SAP Labs
01.2016 - 02.2023
Operations Engineer
IBM
04.2014 - 01.2016
SAP ABAP Developer
FirstOne Systems Private Limited
07.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Noor Islam college of engineering(Anna University)