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Hi, I’m Shiva, a backend-focused software engineer with over 5 years of experience designing distributed systems and building scalable microservices using Node.js, Kotlin, and AWS. I have a passion for system design and optimizing performance, especially under high concurrency. I’ve worked with teams across the globe, leading Agile projects and mentoring junior engineers. I’m currently advancing my skills through an MSc in Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin, which has enhanced my technical and business understanding. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building reliable and cost-efficient cloud-native systems.…Hi, I’m Shiva, a backend-focused software engineer with over 5 years of experience designing distributed systems and building scalable microservices using Node.js, Kotlin, and AWS. I have a passion for system design and optimizing performance, especially under high concurrency. I’ve worked with teams across the globe, leading Agile projects and mentoring junior engineers. I’m currently advancing my skills through an MSc in Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin, which has enhanced my technical and business understanding. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building reliable and cost-efficient cloud-native systems.

Shiva D Nair

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Hi, I’m Shiva, a backend-focused software engineer with over 5 years of experience designing distributed systems and building scalable microservices using Node.js, Kotlin, and AWS. I have a passion for system design and optimizing performance, especially under high concurrency. I’ve worked with teams across the globe, leading Agile projects and mentoring junior engineers. I’m currently advancing my skills through an MSc in Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin, which has enhanced my technical and business understanding. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building reliable and cost-efficient cloud-native systems.…Hi, I’m Shiva, a backend-focused software engineer with over 5 years of experience designing distributed systems and building scalable microservices using Node.js, Kotlin, and AWS. I have a passion for system design and optimizing performance, especially under high concurrency. I’ve worked with teams across the globe, leading Agile projects and mentoring junior engineers. I’m currently advancing my skills through an MSc in Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin, which has enhanced my technical and business understanding. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building reliable and cost-efficient cloud-native systems.

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Hi, I’m Shiva, a backend-focused software engineer with over 5 years of experience designing distributed systems and building scalable microservices using Node.js, Kotlin, and AWS. I have a passion for system design and optimizing performance, especially under high concurrency. I’ve worked with teams across the globe, leading Agile projects and mentoring junior engineers.

I’m currently advancing my skills through an MSc in Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin, which has enhanced my technical and business understanding. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building reliable and cost-efficient cloud-native systems.

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Work Experience

Technology Analyst at Infosys

January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023

Collaborated with Walmart stakeholders to gather requirements and develop scalable backend microservices in GraphQL and Kotlin, significantly reducing Android app frontend payload. Designed and deployed RESTful APIs and AWS Lambda serverless systems for Nike, boosting throughput and reducing costs. Delivered over 10 production-grade APIs through Agile sprints, meeting high-availability and latency targets under 200ms. Built logistics optimization algorithms cutting API latency by 60% under high request loads. Led technical interviews and mentored junior engineers on API design and cloud-native best practices.

Software Developer at Milkomeda Technologies Pvt Ltd

May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Engineered serverless RESTful microservices using Node.js, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB, cutting average API latency by 70% through optimized cold start management and stateless design. Developed a high-concurrency video streaming service with secure endpoint authentication, supporting over 10K concurrent sessions. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, improving deployment reliability and reducing manual efforts by 50%.

Associate Software Developer at SimplyFI Softech India Pvt Ltd

November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Built and optimized Android UI components and backend API integrations for a crypto wallet app, improving startup speed and enabling seamless wallet sync. Implemented secure QR code transactions and integrated Google Maps API to enhance payment user experience and geolocation accuracy. Created reusable Android SDK libraries for AWS connectivity, reducing integration time across multiple apps.