DIVAKAR THIYAGARAJEN

Software Development Engineer

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(+91) 7395902123

Chennai, IN

About

Highly accomplished Software Development Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing robust software applications. Proven ability to enhance system efficiency, reduce downtime, and accelerate development cycles, impacting thousands of internal developers and millions of external customers. Seeking to leverage expertise in Java, Python, and cloud technologies to drive innovation and contribute to high-impact projects within a dynamic software development environment.

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer 2

Microsoft Corporation

Jun 2024 - Present

Hyderabad, Telangana, IN

Software Development Engineer 2 at Microsoft, focused on empowering web-front-end developers within the E+D division by leveraging the JavaScript ecosystem and Office benefits.

  • Led initiatives to enhance web-front-end development processes, achieving a 30% increase in development speed and a 25% reduction in deployment errors.
  • Impacted over 1,000 internal developers and millions of external customers through efficiency improvements and error reductions.
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of critical tools and solutions, enhancing cross-team collaboration and productivity.

Member Technical Staff

Zoho Corporation

Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Member Technical Staff at Zoho Corporation, optimizing cloud infrastructure and enhancing system performance for a critical BAAS platform.

  • Optimized Zoho Catalyst cloud by integrating circuits into cron jobs and event listeners, increasing system efficiency by 12% through streamlined automation.
  • Participated in over 50 regular code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices across development cycles.
  • Implemented advanced monitoring for five critical components, reducing system downtime by 15% and establishing best practices for platform development.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify and implement optimization strategies, improving overall system performance by 30%.
  • Migrated Zoho Catalyst's BAAS build from Java 8 to Java 11 across 50+ modules, enhancing system compatibility and scalability while reducing response time by 5%.

Program Analyst

Cognizant

Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Program Analyst at Cognizant, enhancing application functionalities and ensuring continuous delivery through robust data management and quality assurance.

  • Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance application functionalities, increasing performance by 20%.
  • Designed and implemented robust data ingestion pipelines capable of processing data from 10 diverse sources.
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance, improving adherence to industry standards by 15%.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, enhancing completeness by 25%.
  • Analyzed and resolved production bugs within SLA, achieving a 98% success rate for continuous delivery and system stability.

Education

Engineering

Anna University

9.1/10 CGPA, University Rank -2

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Courses

  • Data Structures and Algorithm
  • Data Base Management System
  • Operating System
  • System Design

Projects

Diva Invest Solutions

A project demonstrating investment solutions.

Games to relax

A project focused on games for relaxation.

Diva's Professional Website

A professional website developed by Diva.

Awards

LeetCode BiWeekly Competitions Global Ranking

LeetCode

Jan 2024

Achieved a global rank among the top 2.1% (521/18358) in various LeetCode BiWeekly Competitions, demonstrating strong algorithmic and problem-solving skills.

Anna University Gold Medalist

Anna University

Dec 2021

Awarded Gold Medalist for securing Rank 2 in Bachelor of Engineering, recognizing academic excellence.

1st Prize in Project Exhibition

College

Jan 2021

Secured first prize in a college-wide Project Exhibition, showcasing innovative project development and presentation skills.

1st Prize in Tamil and English Elocution

College

Jan 2021

Won first prize in both Tamil and English Elocution competitions, demonstrating strong communication and public speaking abilities.

Languages

English , Tamil

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • C++

Databases

  • Mysql
  • Postgres
  • MongoDb
  • Catalyst DataBase

FullStack Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Node Js
  • Spring
  • React Js
  • Angular Js
  • Microservices

Version Control

  • GitHub
  • Git Lab
  • Git

Software Development

  • Application Development
  • Software Design
  • Maintenance
  • Debugging

System Optimization

  • Performance Tuning
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Scalability
  • System Compatibility

Cloud Computing

  • Zoho Catalyst
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Distributed Systems

Code Quality

  • Code Review
  • Best Practices
  • Technical Guidelines

Monitoring & Alerting

  • Proactive Issue Identification
  • System Downtime Reduction

Data Management

  • Data Ingestion Pipelines
  • Data Processing
  • Quality Assurance

Project Management

  • Team Collaboration
  • Deadline Management
  • Problem Solving

Competitive Programming

  • LeetCode
  • GFG
  • Codeforces
  • HackerEarth
  • HackerRank
  • Algorithm Design
  • Data Structures