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Ajit Kale

Ajit Kale

Software Developer
Pune

Summary

With over 3 years of experience at Barclays as a Senior Software Developer, I have contributed to improving operational efficiency and security through innovative solutions. I developed dashboards to track application vulnerabilities, streamlined workflows with automated mechanisms like database password rotation and secure token authentication, and worked on projects to enhance compliance and reduce risks. During my internship, I automated the lending eligibility process, simplifying operations and reducing turnaround time. Proficient in Python and Java, I am eager to take on new challenges and learning opportunities to further develop my skills and deliver impactful solutions in dynamic environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Senior Software Developer

Barclays
06.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a password rotation mechanism for database security in both Python and Java, leveraging thread-safe techniques to enhance system security and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Developed a TIAA token generation and authentication flow, integrating robust security measures to reduce operational risk and protect sensitive financial data.
  • Designed and implemented a dashboard to track application vulnerabilities across the business unit, enabling stakeholders to monitor risks and plan remediation effectively, improving overall security posture.
  • Built scalable web applications using Spring Boot and FastAPI, enabling modular and testable implementations for risk assessment and monitoring.
  • Optimized AWS serverless architecture, reducing infrastructure costs by 20% and improving system performance to support risk-sensitive operations.
  • Created a highly secure SMS OTP service with 99.9% uptime, significantly reducing fraud and enhancing customer trust.
  • Streamlined deployment pipelines using Jenkins, reducing deployment times by 50%, saving over 100 developer hours per month, and enabling faster delivery of risk management tools.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate regulatory requirements into development tasks, ensuring compliance with key policies and procedures.
  • Reduced technical debt by refactoring 5000+ lines of legacy code, enhancing maintainability and reliability of critical risk management systems.
  • Presented innovative cybersecurity solutions at corporate hackathons, driving new initiatives to address phishing risks and improve firm-wide security posture.
  • Streamlined agile development processes, reducing project timelines, improving stakeholder engagement, and achieving cost efficiencies.

Summer Intern

Barclays
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Streamlined the loan approval process by developing a customized automated loan eligibility calculator, enabling the lending unit to process loans more efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for the loan calculator, resulting in a more streamlined workflow and a significant reduction in turnaround time.
  • Received commendation from business stakeholders for successfully learning and implementing the loan calculator on Salesforce, which enhanced the overall loan processing experience.

Education

Dual Degree (B.tech + M.tech) -

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
04.2016 - 01.2021

Skills

Java

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Certification

Deep Learning Nanodegree, Udacity, 05/01/19, Present

Timeline

Senior Software Developer - Barclays
06.2021 - Current
Summer Intern - Barclays
06.2020 - 07.2020
Indian Institute of Technology - Dual Degree (B.tech + M.tech),
04.2016 - 01.2021
Ajit KaleSoftware Developer