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Krishna Kumar Sathyan

Krishna Kumar Sathyan

Birkenwerder

Summary

Full Stack Developer with 6 years of experience in building scalable applications across banking, finance, healthcare, consulting industries, plus 2 years as a Software Developer in a venture capital firm. Proven track record in delivering MVPs for Y Combinator-backed startups under tight deadlines. Proficient in Python, Django, AI/ML, and cloud technologies (AWS, DevOps). Skilled in optimizing data pipelines, automating workflows, and full-stack development across backend and frontend. A collaborative problem-solver, driving projects from conception to deployment while ensuring business alignment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WORKING STUDENT

Speedinvest Deutschland GmbH
06.2023 - Current
  • Engineered sophisticated data pipelines that enhanced CRM lead quality, automating extraction and filtration processes, leading to a 30% increase in lead conversion rates
  • Integrated third-party APIs, including Crunchbase, Dealroom, and Bloomberg, for comprehensive data enrichment, resulting in more accurate insights and improved investment strategies
  • Implemented advanced machine learning models using OpenAI and reinforcement learning techniques, optimizing the classification of founder archetypes and increasing lead selection accuracy by 25%
  • Orchestrated AWS Lambda functions with a Serverless framework, streamlining backend processes and reducing operational complexity by 40%
  • Collaborated closely with Investment Managers and Partners for precise requirement gathering, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with the firm's investment strategies, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction by 15%

FOUNDING ENGINEER

Justpaid (YCS23)
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Spearheaded the development of the MVP from scratch within a stringent 4-month deadline, demonstrating rapid design, development, and deployment capabilities
  • Led full-stack development, utilizing Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Material UI on the frontend, paired with Django, Python, and PostgreSQL on the backend to create a robust, scalable product that supported 10,000+ users at launch
  • Integrated OpenAI's technology to analyze and gain insights from financial data, enhancing decision-making processes and providing valuable business intelligence that improved operational efficiency by 20%
  • Managed application infrastructure using Docker for containerization and Vercel for deployment, facilitating a smooth and efficient development process that reduced deployment time by 50%

SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN DATA SCIENCE

Cronycle Ltd.
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Led data pipeline optimization and content delivery for a data platform, enhancing automated feeds from diverse sources and increasing content relevancy by 30%
  • Developed a Named Entity Recognition (NER) feature using spaCy, improving automated content categorization and boosting user engagement by 25%
  • Engineered a PDF extractor from HTML using pyMuPDF, integrating seamlessly with Java, Spring Boot, and Python-based microservices, which increased data processing speed by 40%

MODULE LEAD

Zuci Systems Pvt Ltd.
02.2017 - 06.2021
  • Technical Leadership: Led cross-functional teams in developing software solutions across various sectors, ensuring timely delivery and project milestones were met
  • Data Pipeline Development: Designed and implemented advanced data pipelines for Crayondata, enhancing data processing efficiency by 15% using Python, Flask, and PySpark
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define data workflows, enabling real-time data analysis for informed decision-making
  • Healthcare Solutions: Refactored the Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) parsing system for DrChrono, improving payment data processing reliability and reducing billing errors by 20%
  • Introduced automated testing protocols using pytest and JUnit, enhancing code quality and reducing regression issues by 30%
  • Client Engagement: Engaged with clients to gather requirements, ensuring technical solutions aligned with business objectives and improving overall satisfaction
  • Innovative Solutions: Developed a Naive Bayes classifier for Citi Union Bank, increasing client targeting effectiveness by 20%
  • Built a ServiceNow workflow for ThoughtWorks, streamlining inventory management and improving response times by 25%
  • Test Automation: Led the execution of an end-to-end test automation suite using TestComplete for the Ezesoft EMS Portfolio Management Platform, resulting in a 40% reduction in post-deployment issues

Education

MASTERS - COMPUTER SCIENCE

International University of Applied Sciences
Berlin, Germany
04.2025

EXECUTIVE PG - DATA ENGINEERING

International Institute of Information Technology
Bangalore, India
10.2022

BE - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Anna University
Chennai, India
06.2016

Skills

  • Programming Languages & Scripting: Python, Java, Golang, Ruby, C, JavaScript, TypeScript, Shell Scripting
  • Web & Backend Development: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Expressjs, Nextjs, Ktor, Ruby on Rails, ASPNET, Laravel
  • Frontend & UI Development: React, Angular, Vuejs, Vuex, GraphQL, Redux, Bootstrap, Material-UI, Tailwind CSS
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, Heroku, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Istio
  • Databases & Storage: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, SQLite, Redis, DynamoDB, Cassandra, CockroachDB, MariaDB, Neo4j, Apache HBase
  • CI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Nagios, Logstash
  • Messaging & Streaming: Elasticsearch, Kafka, RabbitMQ
  • Data Engineering & Orchestration: Apache Airflow, Apache Spark
  • Machine Learning & AI: Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, PyTorch
  • Testing & Automation: Pytest, JUnit, Cypress, Selenium, Mocha, Chai, Jest, TestNG
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Timeline

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WORKING STUDENT

Speedinvest Deutschland GmbH
06.2023 - Current

FOUNDING ENGINEER

Justpaid (YCS23)
08.2022 - 04.2023

SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN DATA SCIENCE

Cronycle Ltd.
04.2021 - 10.2022

MODULE LEAD

Zuci Systems Pvt Ltd.
02.2017 - 06.2021

MASTERS - COMPUTER SCIENCE

International University of Applied Sciences

EXECUTIVE PG - DATA ENGINEERING

International Institute of Information Technology

BE - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Anna University
Krishna Kumar Sathyan