SAICHARAN GOVINDARAJ
Chennai
Summary
Software Engineer with extensive experience at Microsoft, focusing on AI-driven solutions and automation frameworks. Proficient in JavaScript and Selenium, resulting in significant enhancements to user experiences and a marked reduction in test failures. Committed to utilizing technology for impactful results while promoting collaboration and innovation within teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Microsoft
11.2021 - Current
- Contributed to multiple VIVA suite products –Goals, ESS, Insights) majorly developing copilot ecosystem features
- Led complete GPT model migration –3.5 until 5– with model analysis, token usage and quality of response
- Built custom engine copilot and declarative agents and integrated with M365 ecosystem for viva personal insights capabilities
- Architected AI skills, classifiers, and orchestrators for improved user experience across products
- Enhanced RAI evaluations with custom evaluator built using Azure AI Studio python SDK
Software Design Engineer in Test
Ally.io
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced automation framework (selenium), Implemented advanced test healing mechanisms, reducing flaky failures by 40%
- Worked on high-impact features: infinite chart view, multi-person edit conflict resolution
- Resolved high-priority customer issues with stringent SLA requirements, maintaining 98% satisfaction
- Managed some parts of deployment cycles, hotfixes and releases
- Acquired by Microsoft
Frontend Developer
Zepel.io
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Building, testing and deploying, and optimizing landing pages for the official website
- Performing on-page optimization for better page speed and better website traffic
- Building custom themes for blogs
- Building agile library using ghost handlebars for better readability and internal backlinks
- Building Chrome extension called 'ZEPEL Capture' for our product as a supporting tool
- Building micro tools to scrape data for outbound marketing
UI Developer
Facilio
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Building, deploying, and optimizing landing pages for a website –Nuxt JS–
- Taking care of on-page optimization and website traffic analysis
- A/B testing web pages for better conversions
- Heatmap analysis and improved customer interaction with landing pages
- Revamping themes for blogs and product guides in WordPress CMS
- Building custom email templates for newsletters and product update emails
Machine Learning Engineer
Amazon Alexa
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitor and optimize the data quality and information to improve the performance of cloud-based virtual assistant 'Alexa' and deliver quality results.
- Increased team productivity by –15%– by developing and implementing internal tools.
Account Specialist
Amazon Ecommerce
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Boosted advertiser portfolio value by fully managing vendor accounts.
- Help advertisers meet their advertising goals via opportunity identification and account optimization.
- Dedicated store pages creation for top brands for the brand visibility in platform.
- Built value-added micro tools –Chrome extension and Excel Macro– for better productivity of the team.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
KCG College of Technology
Chennai05.2018
Skills
- HTML and CSS
- SCSS and Tailwind
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- React and Vuejs
- Nuxtjs and Handlebars
- Jekyll and WordPress
- Redux and Pinia Store
- Nodejs and REST
- Selenium and Playwright
- Vitest, Jest, and Jasmine
- C# and Java
- E2E testing with Vite
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the migration of GPT models at Microsoft, ensuring high performance and security standards while enhancing product capabilities
- Achieved top 3 finishes in all Microsoft hackathons with successful transition from prototype to funded
Languages
Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate
Timeline
Software Engineer
Microsoft
11.2021 - Current
Software Design Engineer in Test
Ally.io
05.2021 - 09.2022
Frontend Developer
Zepel.io
05.2020 - 05.2021
UI Developer
Facilio
09.2019 - 05.2020
Machine Learning Engineer
Amazon Alexa
01.2019 - 08.2019
Account Specialist
Amazon Ecommerce
07.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Engineering -
KCG College of Technology