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Sayona Merly George

Atlanta,USA

Summary

Passionate lead software engineer experienced in data-driven innovation and leveraging technology for business growth. Proficient in AWS services and skilled in object-oriented and functional programming. Proven ability to build efficient CI/CD pipelines and deliver high-quality solutions through effective testing strategies. Certified AWS Developer Associate and Solutions Architect Associate.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

tsworks
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Data integration using ADF and Confluent Kafka
  • Experience in working with GA4 (Google Analytics 4) remediation project
  • Developed and maintained APIs on AWS using AWS API Gateway, Lambda Functions, Dynamo DB, S3, CloudWatch, Step Functions and Python
  • Developed and maintained event driven pipelines on AWS using S3 buckets, DynamoDB, Lambda Functions, Python and SQS
  • Implemented real-time data streaming into Snowflake using Snowpipe, Lambda, SQS and SNS
  • Developed and maintained APIs on Azure using Azure API Management, Containerized Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Postgres, Python and Fast APIs
  • Used Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines using multiple tools
  • Performance testing of the developed APIs using JMeter
  • Unit testing of developed APIs using PyTest
  • Automation of end-to-end API testing using Postman

Professional Development During Career Break

06.2017 - 08.2023
  • Took a career break to focus on essential family responsibilities
  • To stay current with industry advancements and enhance my technical skills, I pursued and completed the AWS and Azure certifications mentioned above
  • Completed Cloud Technologies Training and developed the following skills
  • Implementing Lambda Architecture for data management combining real-time data streaming and batch pipelines
  • Developed and maintained APIs on AWS using AWS API Gateway, Lambda Functions, PostgreSQL, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch and Python
  • Used Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab CI
  • Deployed AWS Infrastructure using CloudFormation
  • Performance testing of the developed APIs using JMeter
  • Volunteered to improve an exam scheduling process with valuable suggestions and ideas and coordinated with the team to implement and test the entire application
  • Volunteered to maintain the church website by identifying the gaps and improving the user experience

Technical Test Lead

Mysore, India
10.2006 - 05.2017
  • Automation testing using Selenium and UFT
  • API testing using Soap UI
  • Test management using HP ALM
  • Involvement in analyzing the business requirements and preparing test plan in accordance with the BRD and FSD
  • Prepares test strategy document
  • Involved in creating test cases and keeping them up to date as per the design
  • Execute test cases as planned for the assigned modules
  • Forecasting the test data requirements on analyzing all possible testing scenarios
  • Defect reporting and analysis
  • Co-ordination with client, onsite and offshore
  • Developing PoCs in automation for the tests using programming languages, scripts – selenium and UFT
  • Developing tests based on the accepted automation

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India

Skills

  • PostgreSQL
  • Aurora
  • DynamoDB
  • Snowflake
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Confluent Kafka
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Fast API
  • Open API Spec 3
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • SonarQube
  • Gitlab
  • Gitlab CI
  • CloudFormation
  • ALM QC
  • Clear Quest
  • Selenium
  • UFT
  • Postman
  • JMeter

Certification

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate, 05/25/23 - 05/25/26
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, 04/13/23 - 04/13/26
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 03/15/23 - 05/25/26
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals, 01/03/23

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

tsworks
08.2023 - Current

Professional Development During Career Break

06.2017 - 08.2023

Technical Test Lead

10.2006 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Sayona Merly George