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Asraf Ali

Asraf Ali

Lead Fullstack Engineer
Bengaluru
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Summary

Experienced and versatile software engineer with over 14+ years of experience in the IT industry. Skilled in full-stack development with a focus on ReactJs and NodeJs using typescript. Currently, specialized in ChatBot and ChatGPT development, utilizing LLMs such as Llama Index and Langchain with python. Highly adaptable and able to work with various technologies. Proficient in agile methodologies and a strong team player with leadership capabilities. Actively contributes to open-source projects and follows best practices in software development.

Overview

14
14

Years of professional experience

8
8

Years of experience in React

Work History

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Commscope Inc.
Bengaluru
10.2018 - Current
  • Demonstrating over 5 years of exceptional expertise in full stack development, with a strong track record of success in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software solutions for a diverse range of clients.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Worked extensively with various products such as Smart Cell Insights, Ruckus Analytics, and Ruckus Cloud, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their functionality and features.
  • Successfully lead and managed a Chatbot team, ensuring smooth coordination and collaboration among team members to deliver high-quality AI-driven solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and employing AI technologies, specifically showcasing ChatGPT's capabilities and its potential to improve customer engagement and satisfaction.

Senior Software Engineer

Visa Inc.
Bengaluru
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Led a software development initiative, serving as a subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff. Successfully guided the team through the development process from start to finish.
  • Collaborated with project managers, developers, quality assurance, and customers to identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery.
  • Took on the responsibility of training and mentoring junior developers and engineers, imparting knowledge and skills in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), leading to increased team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Proactively managed production technological issues for assigned projects, promptly addressing and resolving any issues that arose, leading to improved customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Contributed to the development of various products, including Visa Checkout, Visa Token Service, ThirdEye, and Opera (Operational Analytics), actively contributed to their success and functionality.
  • Successfully resolved over 15 production issues during my 3-year tenure, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining optimal performance levels.

Site Reliability Engineer

Altimetrik India Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Visa Inc.)
Chennai
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Successfully implemented agile methodologies and development best practices within the division, leading to improved product development processes.
  • Acted as a knowledgeable resource for production engineering, providing expertise and guidance to both clients and internal team members.
  • Conducted thorough code inspections and utilized approved troubleshooting methods to identify and address bugs and weaknesses in client code.
  • Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills, resulting in a 30% increase in team efficiency.
  • Played a key role in enhancing overall productivity and performance within the division.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.

Software Engineer

Other Companies
Chennai
05.2009 - 07.2013
  • Worked with clients and cross-functional teams to design new features and functionality.
  • Planned, coded and deployed web-based applications using PHP, MySQL and JavaScript.
  • Regularly updated knowledge of latest industry trends in web development and related technologies.
  • Configured and deployed existing and future REST APIs, integrating with third-party APIs.
  • Collaborated with project managers and developers to define parameters and plan detailed specifications with clear project deliverables and timelines.
  • Performed troubleshooting of technical issues within production environment.
  • Successfully completed over 10 projects in a span of 4 years, showcasing my ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Dhaanish Ahamed College of Engineering, Chennai
07.2006 - 04.2009

Diploma - Computer Science

A.V.C Polytechnic College, Mayiladuthurai
06.2003 - 04.2006

Skills

    React

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Software

Mac OS

Linux OS

Windows OS

Visual Studio Code

Microsoft Office 365

Open AI

LangChain / LlamaIndex

Express Web Framework

Nest Js Framework

AntD/Bootstrap

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DialogFlow

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Commscope Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Senior Software Engineer - Visa Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2018
Site Reliability Engineer - Altimetrik India Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Visa Inc.)
08.2013 - 09.2015
Software Engineer - Other Companies
05.2009 - 07.2013
Dhaanish Ahamed College of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
07.2006 - 04.2009
A.V.C Polytechnic College - Diploma, Computer Science
06.2003 - 04.2006

Hobbies

  • Playing PlayStation Games
  • Watching Movies/Web Series
  • Stamp / Currency collection
Asraf AliLead Fullstack Engineer