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Hi, I’m Santhosh Bali, a Lead Software Engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable software solutions. I’ve worked extensively with globally distributed teams across North America, the UK, and Europe, focusing on Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Angular, and AWS. I’m passionate about mentoring junior developers, improving team productivity, and leading projects to successful, timely delivery.
I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy adapting quickly to new technologies while ensuring high standards in security and performance. Certified as a Scrum Master, I also have strong cloud-native and DevOps skills, and I enjoy solving complex problems while collaborating across diverse teams.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Javanese
Advanced
Bashkir
Intermediate
Work Experience
Lead Software Engineer II at Allegion
November 1, 2019 - PresentLed the development lifecycle of Allegion Access Technology products, improving architecture, defining technical roadmaps, transitioning from third-party vendors, and modernizing legacy software. Mitigated over 100 cloud security vulnerabilities and implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Developed and optimized REST APIs to cut latency by 30% and ensured 99.9% uptime SLA. Designed AWS architecture with embedded DevSecOps practices, achieving zero critical vulnerabilities and 40% faster deployments. Implemented cost-saving strategies reducing AWS expenses by 50%. Scaled engineering teams, mentored junior developers, conducted design and security reviews, and improved team productivity.
Lead Analyst at CGI
November 1, 2019 - July 11, 2025Led backend development and releases for large-scale projects at TomTom using Java, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and MySQL integrated with front-end technologies. Automated and optimized content release workflows for map updates and device compatibility across multiple TomTom divisions. Transitioned projects from onsite to offshore during a 3-month onsite in Amsterdam, expanding offshore capabilities and streamlining operations. Automated release processes using AWS services and Jenkins. Mentored teams, performed requirement analysis, and delivered secure, high-performance backend solutions with REST APIs and cloud platforms.
I.T. Analyst at TCS
May 1, 2015 - July 11, 2025Redesigned and optimized PwC’s major tax information website implementing responsive web design and integrating analytics tools. Developed client verification systems using RESTful web services, improving AML checks and scalability. Fixed bugs to enhance performance and cross-browser compatibility. Contributed to system modernization and process automation during a one-year onsite assignment in London, enhancing operational efficiency.
Lead Software Engineer II at Allegion
November 1, 2019 - PresentLed the development lifecycle of Allegion Access Technology products including architecture improvements, technical roadmap definition, and legacy software refactoring. Mitigated over 100 cloud security vulnerabilities using Wiz, implemented CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments, and optimized REST APIs to reduce latency by 30%. Designed AWS architecture with embedded DevSecOps practices achieving zero critical vulnerabilities and enabled 40% faster deployments. Implemented cost-effective AWS infrastructure strategies reducing operational expenses by 50%. Scaled engineering teams, mentored junior developers, led design and security reviews, improved team productivity, and ensured on-time delivery across multiple projects.
Lead Analyst at CGI
November 1, 2019 - July 11, 2025Led backend development and release management for multiple large-scale projects at TomTom using Java, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and MySQL integrated with front-end technologies. Automated and optimized content release workflows for map updates and device compatibility configurations. Successfully led an onsite knowledge transfer in Amsterdam to transition projects offshore, automating release processes using AWS and Jenkins. Provided technical leadership by mentoring teams, performing requirements analysis, and delivering secure, high-performance backend solutions utilizing REST APIs, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud platforms.
I.T. Analyst at TCS
May 1, 2015 - July 11, 2025Redesigned and optimized PwC’s tax information website with responsive design, integrated Google Analytics for data tracking. Developed and improved client verification systems using RESTful Web Services, enhancing AML checks and system scalability. Fixed bugs and enhanced search functionality leading to improved system performance and cross-browser compatibility. Contributed to technology transformation, system modernization, and process automation during a year-long onsite assignment at PwC UK, improving operational efficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering at GITAM University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Bachelor of Engineering at GITAM University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Financial Services
Experience Level
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