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Athira Sasidharan

Bangalore,

Summary

Associate Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters with expertise in Angular and Python, specializing in Agile methodologies. Proven track record in problem-solving and delivering high-quality software solutions that drive organizational success. Committed to continuous learning and detail-oriented development, aiming to create impactful applications that enhance user experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed features for web application using Angular, NgRx and conducted end to end testing using Cypress and unit testing.
  • Also worked on web scraping using Python
  • Identified and fixed root causes for 10+ user reported defects
  • Automated test cases that helped bring down manual testing effort by 60%
  • Participated in Global Tech Unconference and presented on 'State management in Angular using NgRx'
  • Experienced in working with PyCharm, Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, Node.js, and Selenium to develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions
  • Proficient in Python web scraping with BeautifulSoup and captcha-solving libraries, applied XPath and regular expressions for targeted data extraction, adept at scraping diverse data sources and storing values in JSON format for analysis
  • Good knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle processes.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, while efficiently managing and updating Azure DevOps tickets to ensure timely delivery

Student Intern

Infosys
Mysore
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Gained hands-on experience in API testing using Postman, with a strong understanding of API validation and response verification
  • Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries and PL/SQL for database testing and data validation
  • Experienced in Tableau for data visualization, leveraging SQL to extract and analyze data effectively

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
06-2020

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL
  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Angular
  • API Testing Tools: Postman, Playwright
  • Testing: Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Database Testing
  • Database Management: MySQL, Oracle
  • DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, Pytest, Pylint
  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub
  • Project Tools: Azure DevOps

Languages

English
First Language
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2

Publications

Virtual Reality-Based Real-Time Solution for Children with Learning Disabilities and Slow Learners, International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, 14, 2, 165 - 175, 06/25/20, Co-authored a publication to provide an interactive and effective means of learning for children diagnosed with ASD or children with slight learning disabilities using virtual reality games. Using Python and Unity game engine, integrating motion-tracking capabilities of Kinect and Leap Motion sensors.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Volunteer, CRY (Child Rights and You) NGO, 08/01/22, Present, Organized sports events for under-privileged children, achieving 85% participation rate
  • Contributed to PAW Kannur, Animal Welfare, Contributed to PAW Kannur, an animal welfare organization dedicated to the well-being of stray and injured animals, by assisting in locating injured animals and providing temporary care when shelter availability was limited, ensuring their safety and comfort during critical periods.

Timeline

Associate Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters
03.2021 - Current

Student Intern

Infosys
01.2020 - 03.2020

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Athira Sasidharan