Bhavani Mahalakshmi
@bhavanimahalakshmi
2x Founding Engineer. Lead Software Engineer with expertise in AI and data pipelines.
What I'm looking for
I'm a Senior Software Engineer with over 5.5 years of experience, primarily in early-stage startups. My expertise lies in developing data pipelines, full-stack applications, and microservices, with a strong focus on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I have a proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring engineers, which has allowed me to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Currently, I serve as a Tech Lead and Founding Engineer at Kinimatic, where I drive AI initiatives by developing intelligent systems integrated with Amazon Bedrock. My efforts in automating data engineering processes have significantly improved processing speeds and reduced manual intervention. I am passionate about transitioning into AI, particularly in building systems that leverage large language models and automation to enhance user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tech Lead & Founding Engineer
Kinimatic
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Promoted to Tech Lead, driving AI initiatives by developing an AI agent integrated with the system using Amazon Bedrock and Claude. Led data engineering efforts for EDI integration, automating processes and improving processing speed by 80%. Spearheaded the development of a robust backend Flask application, resulting in a 40% increase in response time.
Software Engineer Intern
Amazon
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Successfully redirected traffic from a failing Availability Zone, impacting 35% of Amazon.com traffic and achieving an 80% reduction in downtime. Managed the project end-to-end within a 60-day timeframe. Modified and deployed microservices across 6 modules, optimizing system performance.
Software Engineer Intern
Flexport
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Independently improved user experience by redesigning the user flow, reducing clicks from 14 to 4 and decreasing user engagement time by 300%. Developed a streamlined user flow using React.js and Spring Boot, creating a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
Founding Software Engineer
RheoAI Solutions
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Designed and built a high-performance backend RESTful service for Grafana using a multi-database architecture. Implemented a microservices architecture, improving modularity and deployment speed. Led a team of backend engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and mentoring.
Software Engineer
CaratLane
Jul 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Enhanced the performance of internal Ruby on Rails applications, resulting in a significant increase in transaction processing speed. Optimized MySQL queries and database structures, leading to improved product searches and reduced user wait time. Mentored new recruits, contributing to team productivity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Masters, Computer Science
2021 - 2023
Grade: 4.0/4.0
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.75/4.0
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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