Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Awardsrecognitions
Languages
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

Rajagonda Pujari

Pune

Summary

Accomplished Senior Lead Python Developer & AI Engineer with a strong track record of driving innovation in Python, AI, and automation to optimize operational efficiency and predictive analytics. Proven expertise in leading high-impact projects that streamline deployment cycles, modernize legacy systems, and enhance forecasting accuracy. Adept at integrating cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, AI-driven architectures that solve complex business challenges.

Bringing 12+ years of Extensive experience in software development, cloud solutions, and enterprise automation across EIS, Cloud, Healthcare, Supply Chain, and Insurance domain, I excel in CI/CD, predictive analytics, and AI-driven process optimization.

A strategic leader certified in Azure/AWS Fundamentals, Azure/OCI AI Fundamentals, and SAFe 6.0 Agilist, I specialize in cross-functional team leadership, high-stakes project execution, and delivering enterprise-grade AI/ML solutions. Committed to driving business transformation through automation, cloud-native architectures, and AI-driven decision-making frameworks.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Lead

EPAM Systems
Pune, Maharashtra
03.2023 - Current
  • Represented the India-based development team to the client, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of project objectives.
  • Facilitated effective collaboration and coordination across global teams, driving project success through clear and consistent stakeholder engagement.
  • Leveraged expertise in Python, Fast API, React JS, Django Rest Framework, and RestAPI development, Selenium, Pytest BDD to implement robust, scalable solutions.
  • Utilized Pandas, NumPy, and Seaborn to display trends in data from NAIC and OSFI, generating, uploading, cleaning, and feeding data to ML models for futuristic trend predictions, ensuring high accuracy and reliability of predictive models.
  • Developed custom Python tools and libraries for validations, reporting, and SDLC and defect management.
  • Directed the execution of complex automation scripts, significantly reducing manual testing efforts and improving overall efficiency.
  • Spearheaded the integration of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating the build, test, and deployment processes with Jenkins.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain a high standard of code quality.
  • Oversaw release management using Azure DevOps (ADO), ensuring timely and efficient deployment of software updates.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team of developers, data engineers, and automation engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship, ensuring the team adhered to best practices and maintained a high standard of project delivery.

Technical Manager

Capgemini Engineering
Pune
04.2018 - 03.2023
  • Designed AI-driven automation frameworks that reduced testing time by 85%, improving delivery speed across multiple projects
  • Delivered scalable cloud solutions on AWS and Azure, resulting in 30% lower infrastructure costs for clients
  • Secured long-term client engagements by converting 80% of technical PoCs into full-scale projects
  • Led a team of 15+ engineers to deliver custom automation tools, saving clients an estimated ₹1.2 crore annually through process optimization
  • Improved defect detection by 25% through enhanced validation techniques and comprehensive testing
  • Worked on creating the technical proposals, converting them into actual engagements by proactively interacting with clients, developing PoCs and Demos.
  • Extensive experience in handling multiple projects by providing R&D solutions to the client issues with respect to scalable automation tools and frameworks.
  • Developed and delivered custom Automation tools which performs functional, regression, performance, Load/Stress, and end to end validations with reporting and benchmarking.
  • Have extensive hands-on experience on designing Project plan, Test plan and strategies, test process and methodologies, execution plans, summery and RTMs.
  • Have used Git, Jira, TestRail, and Jenkins for CI/CD and automation on nightly and weekly builds.

Lead Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies
Bangalore
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Designed hybrid automation frameworks, enabling end-to-end testing of IoT devices, which shortened time to market by 30%.
  • Automated regression test suites reduce diagnostic timeframes by 85% and cut overall costs by ₹50 lakh per year.
  • Collaborated on code reviews to identify and resolve 90% of potential design flaws during the early development stages, enhancing product quality.
  • Improved performance benchmarking by introducing Python-based tools, delivering 30% faster system analysis.

Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
11.2012 - 06.2015
  • Led automation efforts that decreased project execution times by 40%, delivering projects ahead of schedule
  • Developed and implemented Python-based automation scripts, reducing manual intervention and cutting costs by ₹20 lakh annually
  • Mentored junior engineers, increasing team efficiency by 25% and building a more skilled workforce
  • Enhanced system reliability by proactively identifying and resolving bugs, reducing post-deployment issues by 30%

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

Basaveshwar Engineering College
Bagalkot
01.2012

Skills

  • Python
  • Data Querying and Analysis
  • Proficient in Machine Learning
  • Proficient in Generative AI
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Data-Driven Predictive Analysis
  • Jenkins
  • Selenium
  • Pytest-BDD
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Experienced with FastAPI Framework
  • Reactjs
  • CI/CD
  • REST API Development
  • Project planning
  • Amazon web services (AWS)
  • API development
  • Performance optimization
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Object-oriented programming

Certification

  • Azure Cloud Fundamentas - Microsoft
  • Azure AI Fundamentals – Microsoft
  • AWS Cloud Fundamentas - Microsoft
  • OCI cloud Fundamentals - Oracle
  • OCI AI Fundamentals - Oracle
  • OCI Data Fundamentals - Oracle
  • SAFe 6.0 Agilist – Scaled Agile Inc.
  • Certified Jenkins Engineer – Cloud Bees
  • Python and Data Science – Coding Ninja
  • Certified Technical Interviewer – EPAM Systems

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/22/90
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

  • Improved productivity by 60% using Gen AI tools and prompt engineering.
  • Delivered automation frameworks that reduced manual testing efforts by 85%.
  • Enhanced deployment efficiency by 40% through optimized CI/CD pipelines.
  • Developed predictive models achieving 95% accuracy, driving data-driven decision-making.
  • Reduced defect rates by 30% with proactive validation and review processes.

Awardsrecognitions

  • Delivery Excellence Award – EPAM Systems
  • Customer Delight Champion – Capgemini
  • Best Team Award – Zebra Technologies

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Technical Lead

EPAM Systems
03.2023 - Current

Technical Manager

Capgemini Engineering
04.2018 - 03.2023

Lead Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies
06.2015 - 04.2018

Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
11.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

Basaveshwar Engineering College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Rajagonda Pujari