Sapan Desai
Apex,NC
Summary
Skilled Principal Software Engineer adept at executing development strategies via unique management and design style. Known for tackling unforeseen hiccups in software creation with agility and tireless commitment. Creative innovator of novel approaches to time-worn problems, proficient at employing colleagues and resources to combat everything from minor bugs to catastrophic software failures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead/Principal Software Engineer
Angi
02.2022 - Current
- Streamlined team workflows with Agile methodologies, resulting in accelerated project completion times.
- Improved software performance by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing optimization techniques.
- Mentored junior engineers to strengthen their technical skills and improve overall team efficiency.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes, reducing time-to-market for new features.
- Boosted application reliability by designing robust error-handling systems and automated testing procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates through diligent collaboration with cross-functional teams on feature development and bug resolution.
- Spearheaded the adoption of best practices for coding standards, documentation, and design principles within the engineering team.
- Expedited product delivery timelines by efficiently prioritizing tasks and managing resources according to business needs.
- Fostered a culture of innovation within the engineering team by encouraging experimentation with cutting-edge technologies.
- Optimized application infrastructure by adopting cloud-based solutions, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved scalability.
Lead Software Engineer
Arch Insurance
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Designed scalable software architecture to accommodate future enhancements without compromising current functionality.
- Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality end products.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the development process.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering talent development and growth within the company.
- Established coding standards across the engineering team to ensure uniformity in style and approach among all developers.
- Presented technical concepts clearly during meetings with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
- Managed version control systems meticulously, maintaining organized repositories for efficient collaboration among team members.
- Streamlined codebase for increased efficiency with regular refactoring and optimization efforts.
- Work with multiple off-shore teams to deliver finished application
Lead Software Engineer
IBM
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
- Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
Senior Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
- Conducted thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance.
- Streamlined development workflows, increasing team efficiency and reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Championed best coding practices within the team to improve overall code quality and maintainability.
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Offered experience with Java and Perl.
- Work on strategic initiatives on technology selection, develop prototypes, research and development and process improvement
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJBachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
Vasad, IndiaSkills
- Software Development
- Quality Control
- New Employee Mentoring
- Conflict Mediation
- Algorithm Implementation
- Requirements Gathering
- Developer Onboarding Design
- Testing and Debugging
- Configuration Management
- Amazon Web Services
- Software Development Lifecycle
Certification
- SCJP Certification
Timeline
Lead/Principal Software Engineer
Angi
02.2022 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
Arch Insurance
09.2019 - 02.2022
Lead Software Engineer
IBM
10.2016 - 09.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
08.2012 - 09.2016
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
07.2009 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Computer Science
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
- SCJP Certification
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