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Gaurav Chandratre

Pune

Summary

Accomplished Associate Principal Engineer at Allstate, adept in Go programming and AWS solutions implementation. Proven track record in delivering scalable solutions and mentoring teams. Successfully managed high-availability infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime while enhancing application performance. Recognized for driving innovative projects and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Principal Engineer

Allstate
02.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the Arity Ad Platform, handling over 50 million daily requests
  • Worked on backend modules developed in Golang and C#
  • Designed and implemented scalable solutions for the ad platform's infrastructure and business logic
  • Utilized Terraform and CloudFormation to create and manage AWS resources
  • Performed DevOps tasks, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure scaling, and ensuring high availability
  • Partnered with Architects and Senior Engineering Managers to refine stories and solution designs
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to clarify requirements and resolve doubts
  • Assisted team members by unblocking them daily through mentoring and technical guidance
  • Conducted code reviews and ensured adherence to best practices
  • Accepted completed tickets and prepared code for production deployment
  • Monitored application health using tools like AWS CloudWatch and Logs Insights
  • Acted as on-call support for production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and prompt resolution
  • Explored scalable and innovative solutions to technical challenges
  • Drafted and refined user stories for implementation
  • Conducted technical interviews to evaluate candidates for engineering roles
  • Assisted with onboarding and grooming new team members to ensure seamless integration into the project

Senior Systems Engineer

Siemens
09.2015 - 02.2023

Project Building X:

  • Worked closely with the senior architect, internal staff, and other stakeholders to determine the planning, implementation, and integration of system-oriented projects.
  • Worked on cutting-edge technology proactively, without prior training.
  • Proactively took charge of the critical areas in the project and delivered a quality solution.
  • Helped the team achieve an overall product release to the market quickly.
  • I worked on multiple modules and built knowledge in a short time span.
  • Grooming and mentoring new joiners in daily activities.

Project Desigo CC:

  • Worked closely with customers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to determine the planning, implementation, and integration of system-oriented projects.
  • Worked on-site in Karlsruhe, Germany, for critical project work, requirement analysis, and knowledge transfer.
  • Integrated subsystem Simatic S7 1500 series devices end-to-end with Desigo CC. Owner of the overall subsystem integration, like Modbus, OPC, IEC, S7, and S7Plus. Provided support to the Sentron EMLP division within Siemens.
  • Developed migration tools, like Graphics and Tecla Scripts migration, for Siclimat management station to Desigo CC.
  • Single-handedly achieved a milestone in Project Spider Chart.
  • I took ownership of the modules, such as the Siclimat datapoint importer, the Classic datapoint importer, and the Scheduler, etc.
  • Due to the catastrophic end of development at another site.
  • Proactively took charge of the modules from offshore developers, the team lead, and the scrum master so that they can take over responsibility for the other project.
  • Created a transpiler for Tecla (proprietary script) to JavaScript code generation.
  • I took charge of the IEC simulator (Java utility) and provided support to the product owner.
  • Performed root cause analysis to determine project failure points.
  • Created a proof of concept and submitted results to management for better effort estimations.
  • Groomed new team members for the Desigo CC platform, domain, and subsystem area.
  • Worked on a POC in Golang proactively.
  • Involved in harmonizing the scheduling application and integrating it into four sub-systems.
  • Worked on the C++ component to achieve the project goal for the latest version.

Software Engineer

L&T Infotech Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 09.2015

Software Engineer

Atos India Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2012 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

SSVPS College of Engineering
Dhule, MH
01.2011

Skills

  • Golang, C#, and C
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • AWS solutions implementation
  • Cloud provisioning with Terraform
  • Scalable application architecture
  • Production support and monitoring
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • CI/CD practices
  • Technical mentorship

Certification

  • Agile SAFe 4 Practitioner
  • FOCUS Part 1 and 2

Accomplishments

  • Awarded for exceptional performance by CEO Milind at Atos.
  • Got project spot award multiple times for good performance in Siemens.
  • Runner up award for UX and design skills at Designathon 2019.
  • Completed FOCUS (Part 1 and Part 2) and awarded with certificate by segment head at Siemens.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Single-handedly organized the festival function for 600 employees at Siemens
  • Organized team-building sessions for a team of 50
  • Members of the Siemens Cycling Club are created to motivate people to use cycles to work

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Associate Principal Engineer

Allstate
02.2023 - Current

Senior Systems Engineer

Siemens
09.2015 - 02.2023

Software Engineer

L&T Infotech Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 09.2015

Software Engineer

Atos India Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

SSVPS College of Engineering
Gaurav Chandratre