Bijnada Prasanna Jena

Project: Brilliant Manufacturing
Client: GE Appliances
Duration: August 2021 – Present
Role: Technical Lead
Team Size: 10
Technologies: Python, AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, MySQL, JavaScript, GitHub, Jenkins

Project Overview:
Brilliant Manufacturing is an initiative by GE Appliances aimed at improving the efficiency and automation of manufacturing processes. The project focuses on developing backend services to support real-time data processing and decision-making for manufacturing units. As a Technical Lead, I led a team of developers to design, build, and optimize backend systems, ensuring seamless integration with cloud services and APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led the design and development of backend systems using Python and AWS Lambda to automate and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Created and deployed APIs tailored to the business needs, ensuring real-time data integration across different modules.
• Mentored junior developers by conducting 1-on-1 sessions, providing guidance on best practices, and reviewing code to maintain high-quality standards.
• Coordinated closely with QA, DevOps, and support teams to ensure smooth software delivery and integration into existing systems.
• Utilized CloudWatch to monitor application performance and debug issues, leading to significant system optimizations.
• Conducted code reviews and optimizations to enhance the system's performance and reduce operational costs.

Project: Dialog Analytics.

Duration: January 2020 - August 2021

Role: Analytics Engineer

Team Size: 16

Technologies: Python, AWS, MySQL, Elasticsearch, PHP.

Project Overview: Dialog Analytics is a platform designed to analyze customer interactions and provide actionable insights to improve business communication strategies. As part of this project, I played a critical role in the backend development, creating scripts, developing KPIs, and deploying them across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed robust backend applications using Python for handling large-scale data analysis.
• Created KPIs to measure customer interaction efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring they were tailored to client-specific needs.
• Deployed KPIs to AWS S3 and performed extensive testing using Elasticsearch to ensure accuracy and performance.

Project: Global Allocation (GA) Tool.

Client: Apple.

Duration: August 2019 - October 2019

Role: Python Developer

Team Size: 12

Technologies: Python, CX_Oracle, Django, REST Framework, Linux.

Project Overview: The Global Allocation (GA) Tool is a critical application for managing and optimizing Apple's global supply chain by automating the allocation of resources across various locations. As a Python Developer, I contributed to the backend development, focusing on building high-performance APIs and ensuring seamless integration of the tool with Apple's internal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed backend functionalities for the GA tool using Python, Django, and REST Framework, ensuring efficient data handling and API performance.
• Designed and implemented a queue processing script to handle high-volume data transactions for Apple’s SAT (Supply Allocation Tool) server.
• Set up a Django-based server environment to host the GA application, managing deployment, testing, and integration tasks.

Project: JaiiHo Mobile Application.

Duration: November 2018 – July 2019

Role: Co-Founder and Backend Developer

Team Size: 4

Technologies: Python, Django, REST API, MySQL, AWS, HTML

Project Overview:JaiiHo was a mobile application startup aimed at providing users with a multi-functional platform, integrating news, education, utilities, and entertainment. As a Co-Founder and Backend Developer, I was responsible for architecting and developing the backend infrastructure, handling the deployment process, and ensuring the smooth functionality of the platform's various modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed the backend infrastructure of the JaiiHo mobile application using Python, Django, and REST Framework.
• Created and implemented several core modules, including the News, Utility, Education, and Entertainment modules, integrating them seamlessly into the platform.
• Developed and optimized the Post Sharing and Visual Search modules using REST APIs, ensuring smooth user experiences.
• Deployed and managed cloud-based services using AWS, ensuring scalability and performance optimization.
• Collaborated closely with the frontend team to integrate APIs and ensure that the mobile application functioned smoothly across various devices.
• Played a key role in business decision-making, contributing to the overall product vision and feature development.

Achievements:

• Successfully developed and deployed a fully functional mobile application backend, managing multiple modules.
• Gained valuable experience in backend development, product management, and startup operations.
• Despite the failure of the startup, this experience provided significant insights into mobile application development and cloud infrastructure.

Project: IT Infrastructure and Support Services.

Duration: February 2014 - October 2018

Role: IT Engineer

Team Size: 6.

Technologies: Windows Server, Linux, Networking, MySQL, and Remote Support Tools.

Project Overview: At Simplex Infrastructures Ltd, I was part of the IT support team responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the company's IT infrastructure, including both hardware and software systems. I provided technical support to both internal and external clients, managed server operations, and ensured the smooth functioning of the IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support for internal users and external clients, resolving complex technical issues in both software and hardware systems.
• Administered and maintained server environments, performing installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting for Windows and Linux-based systems.
• Diagnosed and resolved network-related issues to ensure the continuous availability of services and optimized performance.
• Provided remote and on-site support for a wide range of IT issues, ensuring minimal downtime for the company’s operations.
• Managed hardware maintenance schedules, software updates, and backup procedures to enhance system security and efficiency.
• Collaborated with the procurement team to assess and implement new IT equipment and tools to meet business needs.