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SHARMILA SAIT

SHARMILA SAIT

Köln

Summary

Full Stack Web developer with 7+ years of experience in building responsive, user-focused B2C applications and managing end-to-end software development. Skilled in modern frontend/backend technologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Linux server administration. Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and database optimization. Recently expanded DevOps expertise through hands-on training in AWS, Terraform and Ansible. Known for improving performance, reducing deployment times, and delivering scalable, cross-platform solutions in agile teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Web Developer

Respondi AG (Bilendi GmbH)
04.2017 - 09.2024
  • Performance Engineering: Designed and implemented a high-availability panelist sampling tool. The new system processes over 2+ million records weekly, cutting campaign execution time by 50% through advanced database optimization and intelligent caching strategies.
  • CI/CD Implementation: Built and maintained GitLab CI/CD pipelines for applications, reducing deployment failures to less than 1 after each sprint release.
  • Containerization & Automation: Containerized applications using Docker and implemented automated deployments via Rancher, achieving zero-downtime releases and reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 15 minutes.
  • Agile Method: Delivered new features in weekly sprint releases, incorporating continuous feedback from internal users of the sampling tool. Each feature was actively developed, tested, and validated within the sprint, ensuring stability and a strong focus on user needs.
  • Database Optimization: Optimized complex SQL queries in MySQL and PostgreSQL, improving response times for filtering from 1 minute to 25 seconds (75% improvement).
  • System Integration: Integrated REST and SOAP APIs with third-party survey platforms, enabling seamless data exchange.

WordPress Developer (Part-time)

Weiter - German Digital Solutions
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Maintained Linux-hosted WordPress infrastructure supporting 15+ client websites, ensuring high availability and security.
  • Implemented Git-based version control for deployment processes, reducing rollback time from 3 hours to 30 minutes and improving development reliability.
  • Developed responsive, cross-browser compatible UI components based on Figma designs, enhancing user experience across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
  • Collaborated using Atlassian Bitbucket for streamlined task tracking, documentation, and code reviews—contributing to a 25% increase in client satisfaction scores.

Frontend Developer (Freelance)

Yogunta Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed responsive and accessible web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap, tailored to diverse client requirements across multiple projects.
  • Prioritized cross-browser compatibility to ensure consistent functionality and design across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer 11.
  • Collaborated closely with designers and developers to translate UI/UX mockups into clean, maintainable code, contributing to seamless user experiences on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Systems Engineer

Infosys Limited
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Replaced manual Excel-based tracking with a Java-based web application, reducing data entry errors by 70% and saving ~10 hours/week in administrative tasks.
  • Built and integrated UI components using JSP, HTML, and CSS, accelerating module integration by 30% and ensuring consistent user experience.
  • Developed and deployed 10+ country-specific configuration packages based on client telecom requirements, contributing to successful international rollouts.
  • Leveraged SQL to extract and analyze customer data for product customization.
  • Authored and executed 50+ test cases (integration & regression), identifying and resolving critical bugs before release.
  • Led internal knowledge-sharing sessions, mentoring 5+ junior team members and improving onboarding efficiency by 25%.

Education

DevOps Engineering Diploma -

Datascientest
03.2025

M.Sc. - Electrical & Communication Engineering

University of Kassel
05.2015

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
06.2010

Skills

  • Devops and Infrastructure: GitLab CI/CD, Github Actions, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Search
  • Programming languages: PHP Laravel, Java, HTML, CSS3, Bootstrap, Sass, Javascript, Node JS, Jquery, Python, Bash
  • System and Databases: Linux system administration, Windows, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, WordPress backend
  • Project Management, Version Control Tools: Redmine, Trello, Git, SVN, Agile, Scrum

LANGUAGES

English
German
Tamil

Hobbies and Interests

Active badminton player, promoting balance and resilience, Curious traveler, always open to new perspectives

German Workplace Values

Gründlichkeit (thoroughness), reliability, structured problem-solving, punctuality

Current Projects & Continuous Learning

  • Infrastructure Automation: Building Terraform modules for common AWS deployments with automated testing
  • Monitoring Stack: Implementing comprehensive observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
  • German Language: Intensive B2 German course completion planned by December 2025

Timeline

WordPress Developer (Part-time)

Weiter - German Digital Solutions
11.2020 - 03.2023

Full Stack Web Developer

Respondi AG (Bilendi GmbH)
04.2017 - 09.2024

Frontend Developer (Freelance)

Yogunta Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2017

Systems Engineer

Infosys Limited
08.2010 - 08.2012

M.Sc. - Electrical & Communication Engineering

University of Kassel

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

DevOps Engineering Diploma -

Datascientest

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