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Hi, I'm Soumya Swaraj

Cloud Architect | Software Engineer | Avid Novel Reader ;)

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Soumya Swaraj

Cloud Architect | Software Engineer

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Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering   [2018-2022]

Specialization in Data Science

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Specializations

System Design & Cloud Computing

Backend Development & Data Engineering

LLM-Powered AI Applications

Automation, Optimizations & Financial Technology

AWS Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate AWS Certified Developer Associate
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Interests

  • Cloud Computing - Exploring the vast possibilities of cloud technologies.
  • AI - Delving into artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Software Architecture - Understanding how things work under the hood.
  • Web Novels - Enjoying immersive stories in the digital realm.
  • Books - Reading a variety of genres to expand my knowledge.
  • Music - Listening to diverse music genres for relaxation and inspiration.
  • Badminton - Staying active and competitive with badminton.
  • Coffee Breaks - Engaging in thoughtful conversations over a cup of coffee.

Achievements

  • JP Morgan Q1 & Q2 2024, DP&S Excellence Awards
  • JP Morgan Code For Good Hackathon 2021 - Finalist
  • 8x Hackathon Winner/Finalists ups like Owasp, Makathon, SIH, etc.
  • TIET ELC Robo Arm Challenge - 2nd Place - Institute wide

Languages

  • English - Fluent
  • Hindi - Native
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Professional Experience

Site Pilot - Engineering (Stealth Mode - Beta v0) [Oct 2024 - Dec 2024]

Tech Stack: Python, HTML/CSS/JS, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, S3, ECS, LLM - GPT-4, Gemini 2, Claude 3.5, etc.

  • Developing an AI-powered website content automation tool leveraging advanced language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Gemini 2, and Claude 3.5, designed to revitalize stagnant websites and boost user engagement.
  • Engineered the application using Python, DynamoDB, Lambda Functions, Elastic Search, S3, and other AWS services, enabling automated content creation and scheduling, resulting in a 30x increase in content output for beta users.
  • Integrated the tool with popular CMS platforms to generate SEO-optimized blog posts, marketing campaigns, and holiday-themed offers based on current trends, leading to a 60% average increase in organic traffic for early adopters.
  • Empowered businesses to improve search engine rankings through consistent, relevant, and high-quality content, with an average 10% improvement in SEO scores observed within the first month of use.
  • Reduced content creation time by more than 90% by automating (From weeks to minutes) research, writing, and scheduling processes, allowing businesses to focus on other key areas.

JP Morgan Chase - Software Engineer [Jan 2022 — Oct 2024]

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Tech Stack: Python, SQL, AWS, Bit Bucket, Terraform, multiple in-house frameworks and applications, etc.

Recognized with Q1 & Q2 - 2024 Digital Platform & Services Excellence Awards

Data Platforms:
  • Played a key role in the re-architecture of a legacy data store to an RDS-based platform, optimizing post-trade reporting and contributing to over $1 million in annual savings.
  • Led the migration of TBs of legacy data to the new RDS platform, conducting POCs and implementing distributed computing solutions. This reduced data migration time from 5 days to 7 hours.
  • Developed new report interfaces for the restructured platform, improving report generation speed by 20-30%.
LLM Agents:
  • Developed and deployed multiple LLM-powered agents leveraging RAG, fine-tuning, and few-shot prompting.
  • Built an On-Demand Report Extraction Agent that translates natural language queries into complex SQL, reducing report generation time from 5-10 days to under 10 minutes (over 90% improvement).
  • Created a Feed Monitoring Agent that converts natural language queries into MongoDB aggregation pipelines, reducing manual intervention by 80%.
Automation, Optimization, Regulatory & Commodities Tech:
  • Optimized over 400 batch feeds, reducing aggregate processing time by 30-40%, saving 1.5+ million compute hours annually.
  • Led cost cutting initiatives, resulting in $400k annual savings. Migrated legacy applications, contributed to data center decommissioning, and provided production support.
  • Automated self-correction and escalation of real-time feed issues, reducing daily production issue tickets by over 80%.
  • Delivered Post Trade applications for various business lines (Regulatory, Derivatives, Fixed Income, FX, and Commodities) that drove multi-million-dollar revenue increases, improved operational efficiency and helped avoid regulatory fines.

Cook My Site - Technical Lead (Freelance) [Jul 2020 - Oct 2020]

Worked part-time with my college friends as a group of freelancers to build around small/medium scale projects including:

  • CEEMS (Center for Excellence in Emerging Materials - Virginia Tech + TIET) Web Portal/Content Management System
  • Real Estate CRM Prototype with focus on third party Tele-callers management & daily reports summarization
  • Portfolios for Startups (Alstro Global, PacMart, UMAC, etc.) and individuals

My Journey

From Small Town India to Digital Dreams

Growing up in Dhanbad, a small city in India, technology wasn't as readily accessible as it is today. However, my high school curriculum introduced me to the basics of HTML and CSS. This ignited a curiosity within me – the power to share your thoughts digitally with anyone across the globe, regardless of distance, was fascinating! My father, always incredibly supportive, fueled this budding interest by getting me a Dell Inspiron PC and a modem. Though network speeds in our area were limited to a sluggish 2G, even with a 25 Mbps modem, the seed of digital creation had been planted.

Building My First Online Community

Around this time, I was deeply involved in an online RPG called "World War." I had spent years in this game, building a massive clan with thousands of members. Our clan engaged in epic wars, but the game lacked built-in communication features. Players relied on external social networks, but I hadn't joined any. Simultaneously, I was learning about web development and had heard of Mark Zuckerberg's story. This sparked an audacious idea: why not create my own social network instead of joining existing ones? It seemed crazy, but the idea took root.

From CMS to Coding My Own Solution

With my limited high school knowledge, building a social network from scratch seemed impossible. Research led me to CMS platforms like WordPress and Joomla. They offered a shortcut, handling complex backend tasks, but they needed hosting and a domain. Plus, achieving my vision required multiple plugins, creating a potentially messy setup. I was inexperienced with programming languages, only familiar with basic frontend tech. The challenge was daunting, but I was determined.

My Dad's Unexpected Leap of Faith

I cautiously approached my father, expecting him to refuse the cost of hosting and a domain. Back then, hosting was expensive, especially in India. GoDaddy had just launched, offering only shared hosting. To my astonishment, my dad agreed, buying me their best plan. This unexpected support was a game-changer. My father had invested in my seemingly unrealistic dream, and I was determined not to let him down.

The 7-Day Coding Marathon and the Launch of "ChatCliff"

I dove into YouTube tutorials, learning about WordPress and PHP – the language behind it, and even Facebook. I decided to create a social network specifically for my gaming community, a place for clan chats, recruitment, and group organization. Using BuddyPress and a plethora of other plugins, I customized WordPress, but the site was sluggish. Digging deeper, I discovered the power of PHP to modify and create custom plugins. After a grueling, sleep-deprived 7-10 day coding marathon, "ChatCliff," my fully functional gaming social network, was born.

"ChatCliff's" Rise and Fall - A Lesson in Scalability

"ChatCliff" was a hit within the gaming community, quickly growing to 15,000 members in 8 months. However, the limitations of shared hosting became painfully apparent. The site slowed to a crawl, frustrating users. GoDaddy lacked higher-tier options in India, and bare-metal servers were beyond my skills and budget. Since it was a free service, I couldn't ask my father for more money. Heartbreakingly, I had to shut down "ChatCliff." This experience taught me a crucial lesson about server limitations and scalability – a lesson that would shape my future path toward cloud architecture.

"SiteForrest" - My White-Labeled Hosting Experiment

Another problem I noticed during this time was the high cost of hosting in India, making experimentation difficult. I stumbled upon third-party reseller services that allowed for the creation of white-labeled hosting platforms. I jumped at the opportunity, leveraging their APIs to build "SiteForrest," my own hosting service with a custom dashboard. However, my lack of marketing knowledge hindered its growth. While I gained over a hundred users through Facebook tech groups, most of their sites quickly outgrew the limited resources I could offer.

A Temporary Hiatus - Shifting Focus to Academics

As my high school final exams loomed, I decided to temporarily step away from my tech ventures. The plan was to resume after joining college. A couple of years were needed to wrap up high school and complete my senior secondary education.

Health Challenges and a Fresh Start at College

Major health issues during my senior secondary school took a toll on my mental well-being, affecting my JEE (India's equivalent of the SAT) scores as I went into the exams unprepared. Despite this, I secured admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering & Tech (TIET), a reputable engineering college.

Reviving My Passion in College - New Projects and Collaborations

  • TIET's first-year workshops and introductory courses reignited my passion.

  • I revived my free hosting service for college mates, and also built a movie-sharing and recommendation website that grew to 200,000 users and 18 million page hits in two years.

  • I joined "Frosh," the freshers' welcoming society, and helped the college administration streamline their admission process using technology, serving 20-25,000 students.

  • This involved building systems for process management and pre-filled document printing, significantly reducing manual work.

  • I continued to contribute to various tech and fest societies, helping them with their website and technical needs.

  • This period solidified my love for building and problem-solving with technology, setting the stage for my future career.

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Skills

Coding

Python (Expertise)

SQL (Expertise)

JavaScript (Familiar)

PHP (Familiar)

C/C++ (Familiar)

Cloud

AWS (Expertise)

GCP (Familiar)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

CI/CD

Data Engineering

Data Migration & ETL

Distributed Computing

SQL & NoSQL Databases

Batch Processing

Specializations

LLM-Powered Agents

System Design & Architecture

Financial Technology

Cross-functional Leadership

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Credits

AI Generated Lyrics

Background Music Lyrics

(Intro: Starts with a mellow, atmospheric synth pad and a subtle, pulsing kick drum. A simple, catchy synth melody fades in.)

(Verse 1 - Vocals, airy and melodic)
Sunrise city, pixels glow
Another day, watch the data flow
Building bridges, code and light
Future's open, burning bright

(Pre-Chorus - A slightly more prominent beat enters, a four-on-the-floor kick with a light snare. Synth layers build gradually.)
Feel the energy, in the air
Innovation calling, everywhere
We're moving forward, step by step
Into the digital, where dreams are kept

(Chorus - A chilled-out, groovy drop with a mid-tempo beat, a walking bassline, and the synth melody becomes more prominent. Vocals are layered and harmonized.)
In the cloud, we find our way
Building tomorrow, every day
With every line, a new design
This digital world, forever entwined

(Verse 2 - Vocals, a bit more rhythmic)
Connections forming, near and far
Reaching for the future, like a digital star
Ideas taking, solid form
Weathering every, coding storm

(Pre-Chorus - Similar build-up as before, with added layers of percussion.)
Feel the energy, in the air
Innovation calling, everywhere
We're moving forward, step by step
Into the digital, where dreams are kept

(Chorus - The chilled-out drop returns, with subtle variations in the melody and instrumentation.)
In the cloud, we find our way
Building tomorrow, every day
With every line, a new design
This digital world, forever entwined

(Bridge - Instrumental break. The beat softens, the main melody is played on a different synth with a more dreamy, atmospheric sound. Vocal chops and echoes are used for texture.)
Ooh, the future's calling
Yeah, we're always evolving
Ooh, forever transforming

(Chorus - The drop returns, with a slightly more energetic feel for the final chorus. The beat is a bit fuller, and there's a new, subtle counter-melody introduced.)
In the cloud, we find our way
Building tomorrow, every day
With every line, a new design
This digital world, forever entwined

(Outro: The beat gradually fades out, leaving only the atmospheric synth pad and a few lingering echoes of the melody.)