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Vikas Chokhada

@vikaschokhada

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Results-driven software engineer with expertise in backend development.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth in AI/ML engineering.

I am a results-driven software engineer with over 12 years of experience specializing in backend development, cloud computing, and microservices architecture. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of delivering scalable enterprise applications for global banking, finance, and payments platforms. I have successfully led high-performing engineering teams and have a strong foundation in technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native design.

Throughout my career, I have architected and implemented performance optimization solutions that significantly enhance system efficiency. For instance, while working at HCLTech, I reduced processing time by 70% for a high-volume statement generation system. My hands-on experience with data pipelines using Python and Apache Airflow has further equipped me to tackle complex machine learning workflows. I am passionate about advancing in AI/ML engineering, focusing on intelligent agent development using cutting-edge technologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technical Lead

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HCLTech

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)

Architected and implemented performance optimization for a high-volume statement generation system, reducing processing time by 70% through multi-threaded batch processing. Led modernization of legacy banking platforms, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and GCP-based microservices.

Java Spring Boot GCP Microservices Apache Airflow Docker Kubernetes OpenAPI Agile

Lead Engineer

Impetus Technologies

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Spearheaded backend development and cloud migration for risk monitoring dashboards on GCP. Built microservices and data pipelines for compliance workflows using Spring Boot and Spark.

GCP Spring Boot Spark Microservices CI CD Jenkins SonarQube APIs

Senior Backend Engineer

Worldpay from FIS

Mar 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Architected mission-critical microservices processing £50M+ monthly transaction volume with 99.9% uptime. Led PCI DSS compliance initiatives, achieving zero security audit findings over 4 years.

Microservices PCI DSS GCP AWS APIs Secure Coding System Design

Senior Backend Engineer

HSBC Software Development India

May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Developed Spring REST services and integrated with AngularJS-based UI for appointment management. Contributed to Agile ceremonies, requirement analysis, and application design.

Spring Rest Services AngularJS Agile DAO

Associate Projects

Cognizant

Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)

Contributed to the automation of client asset classification using a rules-based engine, transitioning from legacy to strategic systems. Developed SOAP web services, EJB components, and integrated Hibernate with Struts for ORM and transaction management.

SOAP Hibernate SQL Oracle Unit Testing

Backend Engineer

Serosoft Solutions

Aug 2012 - Present (13 years)

Developed modules like Admission, Finance, HR, and Library Management for multiple university clients. Built user interfaces with JSP, HTML, CSS, and integrated with backend using Struts framework.