Ajay Prem Shankar
Fullstack Software Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Staff Engineer with a proven track record of reducing costs ($1.9M), Improving system performance (CTR +40%), and mentoring engineers to achieve their full potential. Known for strong work ethics, strategic leadership, and delivering scalable, AI-driven solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1970
1970
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Engineer
Atlassian
Bengaluru
10.2024 - Current
- Ideated and built a unified discovery platform, integrating Gen AI answers and optimizing workflows, achieving CTR growth from 40% to over 80%, saving $1.9M annually.
- Designed unified event schemas and Open-Search services with hybrid search capabilities using SageMaker models.
- Leadership: Served as apprentice manager for 8 months, mentoring 10+ engineers, conducting SWOT analyses, and fostering a culture of excellence, resulting in measurable productivity gains and increased team cohesion.
Senior Software Engineer
Atlassian
Bengaluru
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Increased customer portal reliability from 70% to 99.95%, reducing downtime by over 90%.
- Spearheaded engineering culture initiatives, leading to an increase in team innovation metrics.
- Mentored and guided junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth.
Senior Software Engineer
Target India
Bengaluru
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Designed and built an optimized grocery audit process, saving $300,000 annually.
- Eliminated single points of failure (SPoFs) and improved system reliability, leading to team efficiency by 12%.
- Played key role in reimagining the Workload Management (WLM) system, enhancing resource allocation and productivity.
Full Stack Developer
Orange Labs
Gurgaon
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Co-developed an Identity and Authentication Management tool with a distributed logging system, delivered in 4 months.
- Quickly adopted Angular and Node.js to accelerate development timelines.
- Contributed to engineering foundations, including code reviews and design standards.
Software Development Engineer
Intel Security
Gurgaon
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted 10+ technical sessions and delivered features in JavaScript and AngularJS on accelerated timelines.
Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Delivered multiple projects as Java Developer, showcasing adaptability and quick implementation under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Programming
Kamla Nehru Institute Of Technology
Sultanpur, UP 2009.09 - 2013.07
Skills
Teamwork / Collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
- Atlassian: Multiple awards for innovation, mentoring, and system reliability.
- Target India: Recognized for full day workshop on SOLID principles and saving $300K in optimizations.
- TCS: Twice awarded Star of the Month for exceptional delivery.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Atlassian
10.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Atlassian
04.2020 - 09.2024
Senior Software Engineer
Target India
10.2017 - 04.2020
Full Stack Developer
Orange Labs
03.2017 - 10.2017
Software Development Engineer
Intel Security
11.2015 - 03.2017
Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Programming
Kamla Nehru Institute Of Technology
2009.09 - 2013.07
What I know
- Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Hibernate, React, Node.js
- Architectures: Distributed Systems, Event-Driven, Microservices
- Cloud & Tools: AWS, Docker, Netflix DGS
- Practices: SOLID Principles, Clean Code, Scalable System Design
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