Chirag Ramesh Amessar
Mumbai
Summary
Vice President(Technical Lead) of Software Engineering at J.P. Morgan Chase specializing in large-scale application development and modernization, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. Led migration from Ember.js to React.js, redesigning frontend architecture for improved performance and maintainability. Implemented Kubernetes-based container orchestration to enable scalable microservices, blue-green deployments, and automated rollbacks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
Mumbai
09.2019 - Current
- Technical Lead with expertise in comprehensive application development. Working as an individual contributor to deliver high-quality software solutions in the trade finance domain.
- Expertise in full-stack development using Java, Hibernate, and React JS, with strong experience in designing scalable, high-performance applications. Proficient in implementing multithreading and concurrency to optimise system performance and handle high-volume transactions efficiently. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion using Agile methodologies.
- Well-versed in Kubernetes (K8s), implying a deep, production-grade understanding of container orchestration, transitioning from basic deployment to managing complex, scalable, and secure microservices architectures.
- Designed and implemented a hybrid connection framework utilising Kafka Connect and IBM MQ to enable secure, high-throughput data exchange with external partner applications.
- Contributed to the cloud transition for Trade applications by converting a monolithic application to a microservice architecture, which reduced the overall downtime for the application.
- Contributed knowledge, skills, and expertise to all project life cycle phases, accomplishing projects on time
Technical Lead
Vistaar Systems Pvt Ltd
Andheri (E), Mumbai
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed Java and JavaScript coding for Oracle database interaction.
- Designed complete module, conducted code reviews, and reviewed test cases throughout development lifecycle.
- Utilized database objects such as procedures and materialized views for Price Science module.
- Directed a team of 7 members to improve project workflows.
- Delivered Vistaar’s Retail Pharma solution, optimizing pricing strategies to maximise pharmacy profits.
- Managed task allocation and tracking to ensure timely project releases.
- Executed efficient design practices while maintaining adherence to pricing regulations in the United States.
Software Engineer
Verdantis Technologies Pvt Ltd
Andheri (E), Mumbai
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Expertise in creating web service(SOAP & RESTful), Multi -thread approach, Object oriented programming, Bulk Data Management.
- Interaction with Clients.
- Master Data Management is the solution that leads to clean and non-duplication of material in ERP systems. An Online integration system which integrates the material as and when created. Even used for getting inventory status through web service invocation.
- Responsibilities: Develop/Enhance Functionalities; Fix Bugs; Unit Test Code, Deploy Builds.
Education
Electronic and Telecommunication Engineer - Engineering
Zeal Education Society
Pune, MH01-2013
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Electronics
BGIT
Mumbai, MH01-2010
Skills
- Java(8)
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- React JS
- SQL
- Oracle
- Kafka
- Messaging queue
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD pipelines
- Software architecture
- Performance optimisation
Awards
- Recognized on multiple occasions for project contribution
- Recognized as early adopters of firmwide OKRs
Timeline
Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
09.2019 - Current
Technical Lead
Vistaar Systems Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
Verdantis Technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2016
Electronic and Telecommunication Engineer - Engineering
Zeal Education Society
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Electronics
BGIT