I am a results-oriented software developer with over 7 years of hands-on experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle. I have a strong foundation in programming languages and networking protocols, and I thrive in Linux environments to deliver high-quality solutions. I am AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and have proven expertise leveraging cloud technologies to build scalable, resilient applications. I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges and continuously expanding my technical stack.

Ratan Kalra

I am a results-oriented software developer with over 7 years of hands-on experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle. I have a strong foundation in programming languages and networking protocols, and I thrive in Linux environments to deliver high-quality solutions. I am AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and have proven expertise leveraging cloud technologies to build scalable, resilient applications. I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges and continuously expanding my technical stack.

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I am a results-oriented software developer with over 7 years of hands-on experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle. I have a strong foundation in programming languages and networking protocols, and I thrive in Linux environments to deliver high-quality solutions. I am AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and have proven expertise leveraging cloud technologies to build scalable, resilient applications. I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges and continuously expanding my technical stack.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at OpenText
April 1, 2021 - Present
Reverse engineered a mainframe billing application and migrated it to Linux by rewriting the process in Python, including processing billing usage data and pushing to the billing system. Debugged migration issues, conducted unit testing, application deployment, and provided ongoing production support. Major implementations included rewriting the reporting mechanism in Python on Linux and automating the process, and code changes to support Oracle Advanced Queue and PyPR.
Software Developer at BMO Financial Group
July 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Migrated a risk-management legacy application (C/C++) from Solaris to RHEL 7.9. Debugged migration issues, performed unit testing, and deployed updates. Configured grid engine (SGE/Data Synapse) and created automated pre-deployment scripts to install prerequisites. Major implementation included reworking reporting and automation for month-end processes.
Software Developer at Fibcom India Limited
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018
Feature development, protocol debugging, and software testing for EMAP8s Ethernet Module. Debugged L1/L2 issues such as RSTP/MSTP, wrote unit tests, and documented software specifications. Configured GFP mapper to carry Ethernet traffic over SDH and implemented GFP alarms for Ethernet modules. Contributed to Fibcom 6325 Edge Node and Fibcom 6350 core node with relevant test scripts and stability improvements.

Education

Master of Engineering at Western University
August 1, 2019 - January 6, 2026
PG-Diploma: Embedded System and Design at Center for Development of Advanced Computing
February 1, 2015 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Technology: Electronics and Communication at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
May 1, 2012 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Financial Services

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