Megha Walia
Delhi/NCR
Summary
Experienced Software Developer with 13+ years of expertise in developing and testing software solutions using Microsoft technologies, AWS, and Python. Proficient in Cloud services, IoT, DevOps, and Generative AI models. Strong experience in Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies. Adept at client-facing roles with international exposure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior .NET Engineer
The Economist
07.2022 - Current
- Act as an individual contributor in the AI Platform Initiatives team
- Gather requirements from the product team and create and refine development tickets
- Lead solution design discussions and guide the team in utilizing Generative AI models
- Developed various solutions using LLama Index and Generative AI models, including:
- Creating chatbots for enhanced user engagement
- Developing question-and-answer systems for customer support
- Building Excel add-ins to integrate AI capabilities into spreadsheets
- Creating Google Chrome extensions to extend AI functionalities to browsers
- Conduct code reviews and present RFCs to the team
- Develop backend (Python), frontend (React), and pipeline code (Python CDK)
- Perform unit testing and deploy code to production environments
- Technologies: Python, React, AWS (S3, Cognito, API Gateway, Lambda, ECS Fargate, Bedrock), LLama Index, GPT-4 models, CloudWatch, New Relic
- Tools: VS Code, Docker, Python CDK
Senior Specialist – Digital Transformation Cloud (CLD)
L&T Infotech
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Served as Technical Architect for the Otis Elevator project
- Designed the initial framework using .NET Core, Angular, and Azure services
- Guided the team on Azure implementations and CI/CD pipelines
- Created architecture diagrams and presented solutions to the client
- Developed technical stories and provided low-level design documentation
- Technologies: Azure App Services, Storage Accounts, Hybrid Connections, Azure SQL Database, Application Insights, Service Bus, ARM Templates, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory, API Management, Ocelot Gateway, Azure IoT Hub
- Tools: Visual Studio 2017, Azure DevOps (VSTS)
Consultant
Microsoft
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Acted as Feature Lead for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Connected Cars project
- Managed story estimation, sprint planning, task assignments, and code reviews
- Developed solutions using Azure IoT Hub, Service Fabric, Cosmos DB, and other Azure services
- Implemented backend solutions with ASP.NET Core and SQL Server, including unit testing with Moq
- Oversaw end-to-end development from requirements to deployment
- Analyzed and resolved build pipeline issues and conducted user story demos
- Participated in Scrum of Scrums to report team progress
- Technologies: Azure App Services, Storage Accounts, Azure SQL Database, Application Insights, Service Bus, ARM Templates, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory, Azure Service Fabric
- Tools: Visual Studio 2017, Azure DevOps (VSTS), Azure Storage Explorer, Kusto
Senior Associate Technology – L1
Sapient Global Markets
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Led the migration of existing applications to Azure for the Chevron project
- Researched migration strategies and obtained client approval
- Developed, refactored, and unit tested applications for cloud deployment
- Created CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment on Azure
- Provided deployment documentation and trained support teams
- Worked on-site with clients in Germany (E.ON) and the UK (Uniper) to deliver solutions
- Technologies: Azure services, .NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL Server
- Tools: Visual Studio 2017, Azure DevOps (VSTS)
Senior Software Engineering Analyst
Accenture Services Limited
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed applications and automated unit tests for Rio Tinto mining projects
- Implemented continuous deployment pipelines to Azure environments
- Conducted performance testing using WAPT
- Delivered training sessions to operational teams
- Managed code migration projects for Itaú Bank, including automated error fixing tools
- Interacted with clients to clarify requirements and provide solutions
- Technologies: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Azure
- Tools: Visual Studio 2012/2015, TFS, ArtinSoft Migration Tool, WAPT
Software Developer
NIIT Technologies Limited
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Developed and maintained account administration applications for SEI Investments
- Created functional and technical design documents based on client requirements
- Performed unit testing and managed code versions in VSS
- Analyzed issues and prepared impact assessment documents
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project objectives
- Technologies: ASP.NET, SQL Server, VB.NET
- Tools: Visual Studio 2008/2010, Visual SourceSafe (VSS)
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Northern India Engineering College, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01.2011
Senior Secondary - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
SSLT Gujarat Senior Secondary School, CBSE
01.2007
Higher Secondary -
B.M. Gange Girls Senior Secondary School, CBSE
01.2005
Skills
- Generative AI
- GPT-35
- GPT-4
- Bedrock models
- SageMaker
- Claude 35
- LLama Index
- OpenSearch
- C#
- Python
- ASPNET
- JQuery
- React
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Cosmos DB
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- ASPNET Web API
- Entity Framework
- ADONET
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
- GitHub
- Python CDK
- Moq
- JIRA
- New Relic
Certification
- Microsoft Specialist: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions (Exam 70-532)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Development, .NET Framework 4
Languages
English, Hindi
Accomplishments
- Performance Award: Recognized for exceeding expectations by managing multiple releases efficiently.
- Team Excellence Award: Received the Orange Award for enhancing team efforts and collaboration.
- Cultural Contributions: Won consecutive awards in inter-project dance competitions (Avanade Avenues).
Timeline
Senior .NET Engineer
The Economist
07.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist – Digital Transformation Cloud (CLD)
L&T Infotech
04.2020 - 07.2022
Consultant
Microsoft
09.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Associate Technology – L1
Sapient Global Markets
07.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Software Engineering Analyst
Accenture Services Limited
11.2013 - 07.2016
Software Developer
NIIT Technologies Limited
08.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Northern India Engineering College, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Senior Secondary - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
SSLT Gujarat Senior Secondary School, CBSE
Higher Secondary -
B.M. Gange Girls Senior Secondary School, CBSE
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