Nivash Govindaraj

Software Engineer

Summary

Experienced Project Engineer with expertise in Payment Gateway Systems, Reward Platforms, and Software Development. Skilled in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular, Shell Scripting, and PL/SQL. Proven ability to address security vulnerabilities, troubleshoot complex production issues, and enhance backend systems for optimal performance. Experienced in utilizing development tools like IntelliJ IDEA, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Postman. Strong background in API development, customer collaboration, and feature integration. Demonstrated success in automating tasks, improving processes, and optimizing database queries for efficient data management. Adept at working in agile environments and committed to delivering high-quality, secure solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Overview

years of professional experience

year of post-secondary education

Languages

Work History

Project Engineer | L1 Developer

Mastercard Payment Gateway Service

03.2022 - 12.2023

Addressed vulnerabilities in customer transactions to enhance security and reliability
Communicated with customers to analyze feature requirements and gather feedback
Debugged existing APIs to ensure safe and secure payment processing
Tested and merged code into the master branch, following best practices for version control
Utilized tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Bitbucket, Rally, WinSCP, Postman, and Jenkins for development, version control, project management, and continuous integration

Project Engineer | L3 Support

Mastercard Reward System

01.2024 - Current

Supported batch monitoring using shell scripting
Ensured customers received rewards according to their requirements by integrating with backend systems
Investigated critical production issues with customers, leveraging PL/SQL for troubleshooting
Created new features to simplify complex processes
Analyzed customer work orders and provided solutions, utilizing shell scripting and PL/SQL for data processing and problem resolution
Developed new PL/SQL queries to identify the root cause of issues and optimize performance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

V.S.B. Engineering College

01.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

Core Java

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/03/00

Training

Wipro, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Core Java Training, 10/01/21, 12/31/22, Core Java fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and Java Standard Edition (SE)., Proficient in Java syntax, classes, inheritance, exception handling, and multithreading., Developed basic Java applications and participated in code reviews and debugging exercises.
Spring Boot & Microservices Training, 01/01/22, 03/31/22, Spring Boot framework, microservices architecture, RESTful web services, and API development., Ability to build and deploy microservices using Spring Boot, understand service orchestration, and manage application configurations., Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, integrated services, and performed testing and deployment tasks.
Angular, 03/01/23, 04/30/23, Angular framework, front-end development, single-page applications (SPAs), and component-based architecture., Proficiency in building dynamic, responsive UIs using Angular, implementing data binding, services, directives, and routing, as well as managing state and performance optimization., Designed and developed interactive user interfaces, integrated with back-end services through APIs, implemented form validations, routing, and testing for responsiveness across devices.
Unix Shell Scripting & PL/SQL Training, 11/01/23, 12/31/23, Unix shell scripting for automation, PL/SQL for database programming, and performance optimization., Expertise in writing shell scripts for task automation, developing and optimizing PL/SQL queries for data management., Automated routine tasks using shell scripts and created complex queries for data extraction and manipulation.

Activities

Participated in a Disaster Recovery (DR) activity for 10 days, a significant undertaking that had not occurred for more than 1 day in the past 15 years, demonstrating resilience and adaptability under pressure.
Addressed and resolved numerous critical issues for customers, showcasing problem-solving skills and the ability to handle high-priority challenges effectively.
Maintained strong communication with customers, ensuring clear understanding of their needs and providing timely updates and solutions.

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