Prasoon Jain
Panipat
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Developer with a proven track record at JioHostar, excelling in software architecture design and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded the revamp of the Hotstar app, optimizing scalability for record-breaking traffic. Passionate about problem-solving and delivering impactful solutions, including a cost-saving transcoder pipeline that saved $60K/month.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Developer
JioHostar
08.2023 - Current
- Designed scalable recommendation systems, enhancing user personalization through effective tray ranking on home page.
- Spearheaded initiatives that significantly increased user engagement in Personalization and Discovery charter.
- Managed scaling efforts to accommodate unprecedented traffic during World Cups and IPL events.
- Served as primary contact for key milestones in discovery team projects.
- Mentored junior members and interns, facilitating skill development across multiple projects.
SDE 2
Disney+Hotstar
Bangalore
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Revamped Hotstar app architecture on Discovery Backend team to enhance system scalability and support growing user demand.
- Launched Hotstar X in multiple countries, significantly expanding global presence.
- Managed comprehensive lifecycle of multiple microservices independently, ensuring seamless operations and reliability for users.
Software Development Engineer
Wynk Music (Airtel Digital Ltd)
Gurugram
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Designed and implemented backend architecture for Podcasts On Wynk within 2.5 months.
- Delivered end-to-end serverless transcoder pipeline, achieving approximately $60K monthly cost savings.
- Assumed ownership of multiple microservices, contributing to stability and reliability as a core backend team member shortly after joining.
- Developed spring boot applications utilizing Java, Redis, MongoDB, and Cassandra, streamlining data management and processing capabilities.
Software Development Intern
Silver Glade Analytics
Chicago
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed decentralized ethereum-based token for consumer exchange of company services
Android Development Intern
E-Z Movers
Gurugram
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed frontend of android app with embedded barcode scanner for movers, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
B.Tech - ECE
Indraprastha Institute Of Information Technology
New Delhi, India04.2019
Skills
- Data structures and algorithms
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Scalability solutions
- Advanced debugging
- Distributed systems
- Cost optimization
- Software architecture design
- Best practices implementation
- Back-end frameworks
Accomplishments
Stellar Nova Award for best half yearly performance at JioStar in FY 2025
Technologies
Java
Advanced (C1)
C1
GoLang
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Python
Advanced (C1)
C1
Scylla DB (Cassandra)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
AWS Services
Advanced (C1)
C1
Apache Kafka
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Apache Flink
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spring Boot
Advanced (C1)
C1
GraphQL
Advanced (C1)
C1
Dockers and Container (Kubernetes)
Advanced (C1)
C1
Databricks and ETL Jobs
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
JioHostar
08.2023 - Current
SDE 2
Disney+Hotstar
09.2021 - 08.2023
Software Development Engineer
Wynk Music (Airtel Digital Ltd)
07.2019 - 09.2021
Software Development Intern
Silver Glade Analytics
05.2018 - 06.2018
Android Development Intern
E-Z Movers
06.2017 - 07.2017
B.Tech - ECE
Indraprastha Institute Of Information Technology