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Arun SS

Arun SS

Team Lead - Python/Django/DRF
Thiruvananthapuram

Summary

Experienced Team Lead with 8 years at Tech Faya Innovations, managing critical projects and leading a dedicated team. Skilled in Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework (DRF) development, actively involved in hands-on coding alongside team management. Tech Faya's primary focus is the promotional industry, providing ERP and eCommerce solutions as well as offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to external clients. Proficient in leading development with Python/Django, PostgreSQL, and Angular, with a strong focus on API development through DRF.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Team Lead

TechFaya Innovations Pvt Ltd
Technopark, Trivandrum
4 2016 - Current
  • Led development and maintenance for Ottocap.com, a high-sales eCommerce and ERP system, including a vendor portal, iOS logistics app, and APIs for client connectivity.
  • Drove backend development with Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework (DRF), while managing and guiding a talented development team to ensure project success, actively contributing in coding tasks.
  • Implemented Kafka for data synchronization with Microsoft NAV Dynamics and used Celery for task queuing and Elasticsearch for efficient data handling, managed via Docker and deployed through Jenkins.
  • Directed the FMS ERP platform to support multiple eCommerce sites with API integrations for automated product listings and order processing, allowing custom orders with streamlined supplier tracking.
  • Expanded FMS into a SaaS model, scaling its ERP/eCommerce functionalities to serve multiple clients within the promotional industry, providing tailored solutions.

Senior Software Engineer

Digital Brand Group Pvt Ltd
Technopark, Trivandrum
05.2011 - 03.2016
  • Contributed to backend development in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and jQuery
  • Focused on high-performance web applications, ensuring code quality and scalability
  • Played a key role in the backend development of StorageTreasures.com, America’s #1 self-storage auction directory, offering real-time auction listings.

Software Engineer

Reflections Infos Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 04.2011
  • Developed and maintained applications using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, CodeIgniter, HTML, and CSS
  • Collaborated on project development, providing solutions across multiple tech stacks

Education

Master of Computer Applications - MCA

Dr. John Matthai Centre
Thrissur, Kerala, India
06.2004 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Computer Science - BSc

Sree Sankara Vidya Peetam College
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
10.2001 - 03.2004

Skills

Python

Projects

Project Name: Ottocap.com (Over $50 million USD in annual sales)

Role: Team Lead and Backend Developer

Description: Led the development and maintenance of Ottocap’s eCommerce and ERP systems, integrating features such as an ERP for CSR team management, a customer-facing website for direct orders, and a connectivity API for registered clients. Oversaw the vendor portal enabling vendors to view and fulfill orders, along with an iOS app for logistics updates. Employed Kafka for data synchronization between Microsoft NAV Dynamics and our system, with Celery for task queuing and Elasticsearch for data handling. Developed using Docker for environment management and Jenkins for deployment.


Project Name: FMS (Over $50 million USD in annual sales)

Role: Team Lead and Backend Developer

Description: Managed a comprehensive ERP solution supporting five eCommerce websites—capbargain.com, shirtsbargain.com, yourapparel.com, blankwear.com, mugbargain.com. The platform integrates supplier APIs, automating product listings and order processing. Customers can place customized orders, which are routed to our internal team for fulfillment and shipping. Established direct API connections with suppliers to streamline inventory and order tracking.


Project Name: FMS as SaaS (Serving 4+ clients)

Role: Team Lead

Description: Expanded the FMS project into a SaaS model, adapting its ERP and eCommerce capabilities to serve additional clients within the promotional industry.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Digital Brand Group Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2016

Software Engineer

Reflections Infos Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 04.2011

Master of Computer Applications - MCA

Dr. John Matthai Centre
06.2004 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Computer Science - BSc

Sree Sankara Vidya Peetam College
10.2001 - 03.2004

Team Lead

TechFaya Innovations Pvt Ltd
4 2016 - Current
Arun SSTeam Lead - Python/Django/DRF