KIRAN LAV

Senior Python Engineer | NJ

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Python Full Stack Developer with 6+ years of expertise in Python, AWS, AI/ML, and Application Development.
Experienced in designing, architecting, and implementing scalable software solutions, applications, and data pipelines on cloud
platforms like AWS. Proficient in Python microservices development using Django, and FastAPI, leveraging core Python skills
including OOP, asynchronous programming, and concurrency. Skilled in AI/ML development using Python libraries such as
Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch for building predictive models, NLP pipelines, and automation
frameworks. Experienced with multiple AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, IAM, RDS, Fargate, CloudWatch,
CloudTrail, SNS, SQS, EC2, and S3. Proficient in front-end technologies like React and JavaScript, as well as databases (MySQL,
PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Strong background in DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
(GitLab CI). Developed and optimized Python microservices and applications to enhance modularity and performance, with a
focus on real-time data processing, RESTful API development, AI/ML integration, and application delivery. Expert in version
control (Git) and agile methodologies, with a focus on collaboration and mentoring junior developers to deliver robust, high-
performance solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Full Stack Python Developer
Jefferies Group
Mar 2023 - Present

 Maintained and enhanced web applications built with Python and Django, implementing caching techniques using Redis and Django’s
built-in per-view and low-level caching to optimize performance and reduce database load. Leveraged PyTorch and TensorFlow for
background AI/ML processing of portfolio and sentiment analytics, and NumPy/Pandas for efficient numerical and data operations.
Utilized Boto3 to interact with AWS S3 for scalable data storage and retrieval.
 Developed Python microservices using Django and FastAPI, creating scalable APIs for portfolio management tools and real-time
sentiment analytics. Leveraged FastAPI’s asynchronous features for high-concurrency API requests and seamless integration with
backend workflows.
 Engineered serverless architectures using AWS Lambda to automate data ingestion, trigger ML pipelines, and process real-time
sentiment and portfolio data efficiently. Integrated AWS services such as DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail for
secure, scalable, and event-driven solutions.
 Designed and implemented AI/ML pipelines for portfolio analytics and sentiment insights, including data preprocessing, model training,
and serving predictions via RESTful APIs. Ensured continuous monitoring and performance tracking of ML models in production using
custom Python-based metrics.
 Developed and optimized ETL and data pipelines with AWS Glue and Athena, processing large datasets to support portfolio risk
analysis and sentiment scoring. Ensured data integrity, validation, and real-time availability for analytics workflows.
 Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, provisioning and managing AWS resources for microservices and
serverless applications. Integrated with GitLab CI/CD for automated deployments, testing, and continuous integration of Python
applications.
 Architected and maintained AI-driven cloud applications, combining Django microservices, FastAPI endpoints, and serverless AWS
infrastructure to provide real-time insights, portfolio analytics, and actionable recommendations.
 Participated in Agile development teams, utilizing Jira for sprint planning, task tracking, and collaboration. Mentored junior developers
on Python best practices, testing strategies, and cloud-native application development.
 Focused on application development and serverless technologies for two primary projects: portfolio management tools and real-time
sentiment analytics, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance in enterprise-grade environments.
 Conducted thorough testing and debugging of applications before deployment, utilizing PyTest and PyUnit frameworks to automate
test cases and ensure code reliability. Implemented troubleshooting strategies on a Linux environment to identify and resolve issues
efficiently, enhancing the overall stability and performance of the applications.
 Participated in Agile development teams within the financial analytics sector, utilizing Jira boards for sprint planning, task tracking, and
progress monitoring to enhance project transparency and collaboration. Mentored junior developers in coding best practices, testing
methodologies, and deployment processes, contributing to their professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Full Stack Python Developer
Netflix
Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

 Developed Python-based solutions for building scalable web applications and data pipelines that integrated customer APIs, enabling
seamless access to financial and operational data. Focused on backend processing, automation, and cloud-native workflows.
 Developed end-to-end Python ETL pipelines for ingesting and transforming large datasets from multiple sources, including REST
APIs, CSV/JSON files, and relational databases, ensuring high reliability and performance for analytical workloads.
 Built Python SDKs and API wrappers to enable internal teams and customers to access financial datasets programmatically, improving
integration speed and client experience.
 Leveraged AWS services (Lambda, S3, Glue, DynamoDB, and Athena) to automate data processing, storage, and retrieval,
implementing serverless architectures for cost-efficient and scalable solutions.
 Implemented data validation and quality checks using Python (Pandas, NumPy), logging discrepancies, and generating automated
reports to ensure pipeline integrity and accurate downstream analytics.
 Developed Python microservices using Flask and FastAPI to serve data endpoints and support real-time queries for dashboards and
reporting applications. Applied asynchronous programming and concurrency to handle high-throughput requests efficiently.
 Automated deployment and infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Python scripts, creating reproducible environments for
AWS Lambda, Glue jobs, and other cloud components.
 Designed monitoring and logging workflows with Python-based scripts integrated with CloudWatch, enabling proactive alerting on
pipeline failures, latency issues, and API errors.
 Implemented unit and integration tests using PyTest and unittest, achieving high code coverage to maintain reliability of Python
applications and microservices.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize data lake architecture, including S3 storage organization, metadata management,
and access control, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant cloud data solutions.
 Worked on distributed messaging through Kafka for asynchronous and reliable exchange of important information between multiple
business applications.
 Leveraged Jira reporting and dashboard functionalities to generate project progress reports, sprint velocity metrics, and team
performance insights.
Python Engineer
Target corporation
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

 Developed end-to-end Python backend services using Flask and FastAPI to handle data processing, business logic, and integration
with the frontend, supporting interactive dashboards and real-time analytics for sales, inventory, and customer operations.
 Developed a scalable analytics platform to enhance sales, distribution, and operational insights. Focused on Python-based backend
services, cloud deployment, and data-driven solutions to support real-time analytics and reporting.
 Built end-to-end Python ETL pipelines using Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark to process and transform large datasets related to sales,
inventory, and customer behavior, enabling accurate reporting and forecasting.
 Developed and maintained a web application using Python Flask, serving as a central hub for managing orders, inventory, and
analytics dashboards. Integrated a React frontend for interactive data visualization and seamless user experience.
 Designed and deployed RESTful APIs using Flask and FastAPI to provide programmatic access to sales and operational data,
ensuring secure and efficient data retrieval for internal dashboards and analytics tools.
 Leveraged AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Redshift, DynamoDB) for serverless data processing, storage, and scalable cloud
deployment, ensuring high availability and reliability of services.
 Implemented Kafka pipelines for real-time data streaming, enabling near real-time processing of transactional and operational data
across multiple systems.
 Developed Python automation scripts using Boto3 for S3 and DynamoDB integration, data backup, archiving, and scheduled
processing tasks, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.
 Designed PostgreSQL database schemas and queries to support transactional data storage, reporting, and analytics, optimizing for
query performance and scalability.
 Implemented unit and integration testing using PyTest for ETL pipelines, APIs, and backend services, ensuring code quality, reliability,
and maintainability.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize data ingestion and workflow architecture, streamlining backend processing and
frontend reporting for real-time business insights.

EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Rajasthan Technical, University-Udaipur (Rajasthan), India.