Hi, I’m Shah Bano, a results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Java, C#, and cloud-native microservices. I specialize in distributed systems, AWS, and containerized architectures, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and delivering end-to-end solutions through ownership, collaboration, and mentoring. In my roles at Ranovus, JP Morgan Chase, and EPAM, I have driven architecture migrations, containerization, automation, and performance optimizations that enable faster feature delivery and improved reliability. I’m passionate about solving hard problems, mentoring teammates, and continuously improving engineering processes to help teams thrive.

Shah Bano

Hi, I’m Shah Bano, a results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Java, C#, and cloud-native microservices. I specialize in distributed systems, AWS, and containerized architectures, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and delivering end-to-end solutions through ownership, collaboration, and mentoring. In my roles at Ranovus, JP Morgan Chase, and EPAM, I have driven architecture migrations, containerization, automation, and performance optimizations that enable faster feature delivery and improved reliability. I’m passionate about solving hard problems, mentoring teammates, and continuously improving engineering processes to help teams thrive.

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Hi, I’m Shah Bano, a results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Java, C#, and cloud-native microservices. I specialize in distributed systems, AWS, and containerized architectures, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and delivering end-to-end solutions through ownership, collaboration, and mentoring.

In my roles at Ranovus, JP Morgan Chase, and EPAM, I have driven architecture migrations, containerization, automation, and performance optimizations that enable faster feature delivery and improved reliability. I’m passionate about solving hard problems, mentoring teammates, and continuously improving engineering processes to help teams thrive.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer (Backend) at Ranovus Inc.
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led migration from legacy stored procedure–based databases to a modular C# backend, improving scalability, maintainability, and testability. Containerized backend services using Docker and Kubernetes for reliable deployments and faster feature delivery. Automated manual product bring-up processes using Python scripts, reducing setup time by 60%. Led greenfield development of calibration and bring-up processes using modular design patterns and reusable libraries, reducing labor costs by 50% and processing time by 70%.
Software Engineer (Backend) at JP Morgan Chase
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Developed backend services for an IntelliJ plugin using microservices and Kafka; designed high-level and low-level backend architectures, receiving recognition in design reviews for clarity and scalability. Optimized database queries and integrated EFS caching, reducing latency and ensuring high availability during peak traffic. Built and maintained backend components for a cheque-based financial application, implementing transaction validation and AML-compliant checks to ensure data integrity, auditability, and secure processing of high-volume transactions. Conducted peer code reviews, performance/load testing, and managed deployments, ensuring reliable and high-quality production releases.
Software Engineer at EPAM Systems
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Enhanced search and filtering modules by optimizing indexing and leveraging caching, reducing processing time by 20% and improving user experience. Improved service load balancing and optimized database queries, enabling smoother integration across multiple enterprise products. Led test case optimization efforts across multiple applications, reducing testing costs by 30% and accelerating release cycles.
Software Engineer (Backend) at EPAM Systems
June 1, 2019 - October 31, 2021
Enhanced search and filtering modules by optimizing indexing and leveraging caching, reducing processing time by 20% and improving user experience. Improved service load balancing and optimized database queries, enabling smoother integration across multiple enterprise products. Led test case optimization efforts across multiple applications, reducing testing costs by 30% and accelerating release cycles.

Education

Master’s Degree in Software Engineering at Carleton University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at CV Raman College of Engineering
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Master’s Degree in Software Engineering at Carleton University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at CV Raman College of Engineering
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services