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Lalji Yadav

Lalji Yadav

Vasai

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Software Engineer with a proven track record at Pepperfry and Justdial Ltd, specializing in Python and AWS development tools. Expert in leading migrations to Python/Django, enhancing scalability and performance. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and training, with a knack for innovating efficient, full-text search capabilities using Elasticsearch.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Software Engineer

Pepperfry
Mumbai
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained web applications using Python, Django, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and MySQL.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications using Django Rest Framework.
  • Migrated an existing PHP bridge module to Python, leveraging the Django framework for improved scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Transitioned a legacy PHP module to Python with Django, enhancing the module's efficiency, and simplifying code maintenance.
  • Led the migration of a PHP bridge module to Django (Python), achieving optimized performance and enabling better integration with modern Python-based services.

Senior Software Engineer

Justdial Ltd
Mumbai
06.2018 - 09.2023
  • Developed and maintained backend applications using Python, Elasticsearch, and SQL to support efficient data storage, retrieval, and search functionalities.
  • Worked as an Oracle PL/SQL developer and developed a various number of database objects.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs using frameworks like FastAPI and Flask, ensuring proper authentication, authorization, and data validation.
  • Collaborated with a team of developers to design and develop a high-performance search engine using Elasticsearch, providing efficient, full-text search capabilities.
  • Implemented data ingestion pipelines to index large volumes of data into Elasticsearch, ensuring data integrity, and optimal search performance.

Jr. Software Engineer

Justdial Ltd
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with a team of developers to design and develop a messaging platform using PHP and MySQL, providing secure and scalable messaging services
  • Integrated third-party messaging APIs and services to enhance the platform's functionality and interoperability
  • Created shell scripts to automate deployment processes, configuration management, and system monitoring tasks
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that meet business objectives
  • Designed and developed an API-based messaging platform using PHP and MySQL, enabling seamless integration with external systems and applications

Education

Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

Atherva Collage of Engineering
Mumbai
06-2014

Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

VIDYAVARDHINI'S BHAUSAHEB VARTAK POLYTECHNIC
Mumbai
06-2011

Skills

  • Python Programming (Django)
  • AWS development tools
  • RESTful API development (Django/Flask)
  • PHP development (CodeIgniter, Laravel)
  • MySQL
  • Elasticsearch
  • Shell Scripts, Docker, Jenkins
  • Apache Sparks
  • SVN, GIT, Slack, JIRA

Certification

  • Python 101 for Data Science (PY0101EN, provided by IBM) (06/2023 - Present)
  • Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate IZ0-071 (07/2023 - Present)

Timeline

Sr. Software Engineer

Pepperfry
09.2023 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Justdial Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2023

Jr. Software Engineer

Justdial Ltd
12.2014 - 06.2018

Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

Atherva Collage of Engineering

Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering

VIDYAVARDHINI'S BHAUSAHEB VARTAK POLYTECHNIC
Lalji Yadav