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Satya Sista

@satyasista

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Experienced backend developer specializing in automation and API development.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

With over 14 years of experience in backend development and automation, I have honed my skills in building REST APIs using Node.js, Python, and Java. My expertise extends to creating automated test suites with Postman and Ready API, significantly enhancing software quality and efficiency. I am known for my strong work ethic and dedication, making me a valuable asset to any team.

Throughout my career, I have led various projects, including the development of subscription-based add-on features and the integration of automated testing with Jenkins. My proactive approach to quality assurance has consistently resulted in reduced defects and improved testing efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to drive innovation and streamline processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Trainer & Skills Enhancement

Current

Freelancer

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Collaborated with G2i to train Large Language Models (LLMs) as a Python code reviewer, ensuring high quality code reviews. Boosted search relevance and model accuracy as a Personal Internet Assessor with Telus International. Enhanced technical skills through online courses in Python, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, and DevOps Fundamentals.

Python Large Language Models Code Review Google Cloud Platform DevOps Automation Telus International

Automation Developer/Designer

Bell Canada

Dec 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Led the development of comprehensive design specifications for new features, collaborating closely with solution architects and front-end teams. Implemented functionalities for new subscription-based add-on features in RESTful APIs, streamlining the customer add-on subscription flow. Automated REST API testing for multiple workflows using Postman and JavaScript, improving testing efficiency by 30%

REST APIs Postman JavaScript Jenkins Solution Architecture Automation API Testing

Java Backend Developer

CGI

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Designed and implemented new functionalities in SpringBoot based REST APIs using Java8, enhancing the Wealth360 product for investment bankers. Championed test automation by conducting unit testing and actively participating in Agile ceremonies, leading to a 20% reduction in defects. Contributed to detailed design specifications and deployed applications on AWS cloud using Elastic Beanstalk.

Java 8 Spring Boot REST APIs AWS Elastic Beanstalk Unit Testing Agile Postman JavaScript Wealth360 Test Automation

Java Backend Developer

Pilotage Software Solutions

Feb 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and implemented new functionalities in SpringBoot based REST APIs using Java8, enhancing the Wealth360 product for investment bankers. Championed test automation by conducting unit testing and actively participating in Agile ceremonies, leading to a 20% reduction in defects. Created automation scripts in Postman using JavaScript to build fully automated test suites, reducing manual effort

Java 8 Spring Boot REST APIs Unit Testing Agile Postman JavaScript Wealth360 Test Automation

Java/Big Data Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Served as a lead developer, creating design specifications to guide other developers. Developed and unit tested Hive queries and Sqoop processes for data import/export on Hortonworks Data Analyst & Platform, enabling data migration. Developed standalone Java8 programs to automate the generation of deployment artifacts, reducing manual effort by 30%.

Java 8 Hive Sqoop Hortonworks Big Data Unit Testing Automation Data Migration

Java Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.

Sep 2009 - Dec 2016 (7 years 3 months)

Developed and implemented multiple JAX-WS SOAP APIs for new functionalities using Oracle Web Services, adding new workflows for end users. Played a dual role as Java Developer and mentor for the offshore team to ensure quality assurance. Created and developed a fully functional automated test suite in SOAPUI using GroovyScript, reducing manual testing effort by 40%.

Java Jax SoapUI Test Automation Mentoring Quality Assurance Workflows

Java Developer

Tata Consultancy Services India Ltd.

Nov 2005 - Aug 2009 (3 years 9 months)

Developed and implemented multiple JAX-WS SOAP APIs for new functionalities using Oracle Web Services, adding new workflows for end users. Created Groovy scripts to automate the packaging of deployment artifacts and upload to the deployment server, saving 20% of the manual effort. Played a dual role as Java Developer and mentor for the offshore team to ensure quality assurance.

Java Jax Groovy Script Mentoring Quality Assurance Workflows

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering. This program provided a strong foundation in various aspects of computer science.