PRAVEENA VARATHARAJAN
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic Software Development Engineer III at ConverSight.ai, skilled in Python and Agile methodologies. Achieved significant improvements in system reliability and user satisfaction through innovative process enhancements. Passionate about mentoring and fostering team growth while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that drive business success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Development Engineer III
ConverSight.ai
Coimbatore
10.2025 - Current
- Developed scalable backend solutions using Python and Golang, enabling advanced data analytics and powering core product functionalities
- Diagnosed and resolved complex system issues, while proactively implementing permanent fixes and automation workflows to improve platform stability
- Identified and executed process optimization initiatives, reducing repetitive support efforts and enhancing overall user experience
- Conducted code reviews and design discussions, ensuring adherence to best practices, scalability, and maintainability standards
- Established and enforced coding standards and quality benchmarks, improving consistency and reliability across services
- Actively participated in Agile development cycles, contributing to sprint planning, design discussions, and delivery tracking
- Mentored and guided team members on system design, debugging, and backend development practices, improving team productivity and technical capability
Senior Data Engineer
ConverSight.ai
Coimbatore
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Designed and maintained scalable ETL pipelines for ingesting and processing large datasets
- Optimized large-scale data processing and query performance for high-volume datasets
- Designed data models and analytical datasets to support business KPIs and reporting
- Developed data validation processes to ensure data quality, resolve inconsistencies, and align with business reports
- Developed ETL processes for transforming raw data into usable formats.
- Maintained production-grade data systems ensuring high availability and reliability
- Led and mentored team of 5 engineers to enhance data delivery quality and efficiency
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in data engineering.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and clarify data requirements for project alignment
- Ensured data accuracy through regular testing and validation procedures prior to deployment in production environments.
Product Engineer
ConverSight.ai
Coimbatore
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Owned end-to-end feature development, translating product requirements into scalable backend services and APIs in Python and Golang to enhance product functionality.
- Designed and deployed a Python-based SDK enabling no-code/low-code analytics, allowing users to build insights, access data, and interact with the platform seamlessly—significantly improving product adoption and usability.
- Built and enhanced data-driven product features including analytics workflows, insights generation, and dataset management to support business decision-making.
- Collaborated with product managers and customers to identify user experience gaps and deliver impactful features, fostering continuous product enhancement.
- Improved product reliability and user experience by proactively debugging issues, optimizing performance, and implementing resilient fallback mechanisms for critical features.
Programming Analyst
ConverSight.ai
Coimbatore
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Facilitated full data lifecycle, from data modeling to visualization, enhancing end-to-end analytics capabilities within the product.
- Implemented product features such as calculated fields, entity clarification, “Did You Mean” suggestions, and follow-up recommendations, improving chatbot accuracy and user experience.
- Designed and developed backend APIs to integrate the platform with multiple external systems, supporting seamless data and feature integration.
- Engaged in end-to-end product development, covering design, development, testing, and deployment in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Developed foundational components of chatbot system, including grammar rules and execution pipelines for natural language queries.
- Developed microservices from scratch using Golang and Python, contributing to the creation of a scalable knowledge base for conversational analytics.
- Performed extensive testing and validation of 2000+ user queries, including semantic and domain-specific variations, ensuring high accuracy through regression testing.
- Supported DevOps and deployment activities, assisting in deploying and maintaining services in cloud environments.
Education
BE - EEE
Vivekananadha Institute of Engineering and Technology For Women
Tiruchengode, Namakkal, India04-2016
Skills
- Python
- Go
- ArangoDB
- ElasticSearch
- RabbitMQ
- NatsQ
- Redis
- REST API
- OpenObserve, Grafana
- FASTAPI
- Git
- MicroServices
- AgileScrum
- Database management
- Data Modeling
- Pandas, Polars, Parquet, Delta Lake
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- ETL
- Docker
- SQL
- Kubernetes, Zendesk, Asana, Jira
Languages
Native/Bilingual, Native/Bilingual, Intermediate
Projects
🔹 Python SDK for Analytics Platform
Tech Stack: Python, JupyterLab, REST APIs
Designed and deployed a Python SDK enabling no-code/low-code analytics workflows for end users
Built modules for smart analytics, proactive insights, historical data retrieval, and security management
Integrated SDK with JupyterLab, improving accessibility and developer productivity
Enabled users to interact with data, build insights, and manage workflows efficiently
Contributed to enhancing overall product usability and adoption
🔹 Conversational Analytics Chatbot
Tech Stack: Python, Golang, Redis, ArangoDB, Elasticsearch, SQLAlchemy
Developed a scalable NLP-based chatbot enabling users to query data using natural language
Built a knowledge base using Golang and created microservices including KBNet Engine, SynapseNet, Endpoint Manager, and Data Engine
Designed and developed REST APIs for efficient service communication and query processing
Implemented features such as “Did You Mean” suggestions, follow-up recommendations, and entity clarification to improve query accuracy
Designed preprocessing, post-processing, and execution layers for handling complex queries
Integrated Elasticsearch fallback mechanisms to handle ambiguous queries
Validated 2000+ semantic and domain-specific queries through regression testing
🔹 Data Manager – ETL & Data Validation Framework
Tech Stack: Python, SQL, OmniSci
Designed and implemented ETL pipelines to ingest data from Excel into OmniSci
Developed data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
Built a state management system for efficient data processing workflows
Implemented event-based loading mechanisms to improve ingestion performance
Reduced data inconsistencies by handling missing and duplicate records, improving overall data quality
Key Contributions & Initiatives
🔹 Automation & Support Optimization
Designed and implemented workflow-based automation solutions to address repetitive support issues
Reduced manual effort and improved issue resolution efficiency
Identified recurring problems and drove permanent fixes, improving system stability
🔹 Cloud & Platform Optimization
Contributed to cloud migration initiatives, optimizing infrastructure and reducing operational costs
Led internal product migration (V1 → V2), improving system efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
🔹 Engineering Communication & Initiatives
Curated and published engineering newsletters for over a year, sharing product updates and technical insights
Improved knowledge sharing and visibility across engineering teams
Learning
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
Excellent Feedback - Mar 2025
Affiliations
Volunteered with Deepam NGO to teach English to rural government school students, supporting community education initiatives.
Timeline
Software Development Engineer III
ConverSight.ai
10.2025 - Current
Senior Data Engineer
ConverSight.ai
08.2024 - 10.2025
Product Engineer
ConverSight.ai
06.2021 - 08.2024
Programming Analyst
ConverSight.ai
11.2017 - 06.2021
BE - EEE
Vivekananadha Institute of Engineering and Technology For Women