Sachin Sethi

Sachin Sethi

Software Engineer 🚀

"Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad." – Cory House 🤓

About Me 👋

Hi, I'm Sachin! 👋 I'm a results-driven Software Engineer with strong expertise in Python, AWS, .NET, JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js, with solid experience in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure. I’m passionate about building innovative, high-performance solutions with a focus on scalability and seamless functionality. 💻✨ Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with TYDIUP, Light & Wonder, CGI, and Sabermine, where I've contributed to significant projects such as optimizing cloud systems, developing secure APIs, and enhancing user interaction through real-time data processing. 🚀 My toolkit includes PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CI/CD pipelines, and Firebase for secure authentication, as well as various DevOps practices to ensure efficient deployments. I excel in Agile environments, using tools like Jira and GitLab to streamline project workflows. Beyond coding, I’m a dedicated project leader, fostering team collaboration and continuous improvement. 🌟🤝 In my downtime, you’ll find me supporting Manchester United ⚽🔴, Chennai Super Kings 🏏, and Team India 🇮🇳. I also enjoy boxing and UFC. 🥊🥋 Let’s connect and build the future together! Reach out! 📬

Education 🎓

Manchester Metropolitan University

September 2019 - July 2022

BSc (Hons) Computer Science: First Classification (1:1) 🥇

1st Year Modules Completed 📘:

  • 💻 Programming
  • 🌐 Introduction to Web Development
  • 🏗️ Computer Architecture
  • ➗ Mathematics in Computing
  • 📊 Information Systems

2nd Year Modules Completed 📙:

  • 🧩 Algorithms and Data Structures
  • 🔗 Computer Networks and Operating Systems
  • ⚙️ Advanced Programming
  • 📈 Professional Development: Thematic Project

3rd Year Modules Completed 📕:

  • 🤖 Artificial Intelligence
  • 📱 Mobile Development
  • 🔤 Programming Languages: Principles and Design
  • 🗺️ Project: Advanced Routing Approach for Road Networks

Skills 🛠️

  • ☕ Java
  • 🔧 C#/.NET
  • 🐍 Python
  • 🌐 JavaScript
  • ⚛️ React.js
  • 🟢 Node.js
  • ☁️ AWS
  • 🔄 CI/CD
  • 🔀 Git
  • 🔗 REST APIs
  • 🗃️ SQL Server
  • 🐘 PostgreSQL
  • 🌐 HTML/CSS
  • 🧪 Unit Testing
  • 🧩 Lua
  • 🏃‍♂️ Agile

Experience 💼

Project Manager - TYDIUP

March 2024 - August 2024

  • 📅 Led sprint planning and backlog prioritisation, delivering features 20% faster.
  • 📝 Used Jira for task tracking and Confluence for documentation, aligning project goals and maintaining transparency.
  • 👥 Coordinated cross-functional meetings to resolve blockers and meet milestones efficiently.
  • 📊 Created real-time dashboards in GitLab, enhancing stakeholder insights and decision-making.
  • 📈 Held retrospectives, establishing a culture of improvement, boosting team productivity by 15%.
  • 🔑 Managed resources and adjusted timelines to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Software Engineer - TYDIUP

March 2024 - August 2024

  • 🔗 Integrated Twilio and Google Maps APIs for real-time notifications and geolocation, raising user engagement by 20%.
  • 📊 Managed PostgreSQL databases on AWS RDS to optimise storage and automate backups.
  • 🔒 Developed secure Node.js API endpoints for registration, verification, and sessions, boosting platform security.
  • 🔑 Configured OTP with Twilio and Amazon SNS for robust multi-factor authentication.
  • 🐍 Built Python web scrapers for competitor data, stored in PostgreSQL for strategic analysis.
  • ☁️ Deployed applications on AWS EC2 and S3 for scalable, seamless access.

Software Engineer - Sabermine

July 2024 - July 2024

  • 📝 Developed a Python script with Pytesseract and AWS Textract to extract data from IDs with 90% accuracy, enhancing processing.
  • 💻 Enhanced main dashboard with Next.js for server-side rendering and React.js for UI, improving presentation and accessibility.
  • 🔍 Added advanced filters for data analysis, increasing usability and engagement.
  • 📄 Worked closely with clients to add features like an invoice page, tailored in React.js, enhancing satisfaction.

Software Engineer - Light & Wonder

January 2024 - May 2024

  • 🔄 Refactored C# backend systems to improve efficiency and code readability.
  • 🌍 Directed the launch of an international backend gaming platform.
  • 🐛 Addressed critical issues in the backend using C#, reducing system bugs by 10%.
  • 💹 Executed SQL queries using SQL Server for accurate financial data.
  • 🌐 Collaborated with global teams to enhance product deployment.
  • ☁️ Acquired hands-on experience with AWS cloud services such as VPCs, EC2, and S3.

Software Engineer - CGI

September 2022 - January 2024

  • 🌥️ Contributed to cloud migration projects using Python, Node.js, and AWS, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
  • 🚀 Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, reducing execution time by 5%.
  • ☁️ Utilized AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) for scalable applications.
  • 🐳 Employed Docker and Kubernetes for monitoring and deployments.
  • 👥 Implemented mob programming to boost collaboration and code quality.
  • ✅ Developed and executed unit tests using Python and Lua for 100% test coverage.
  • 🎨 Enhanced UI/UX of an internal site using React.js.
  • 📚 Designed an internal resource tool, improving UI/UX and authoring usage documentation.

Projects 🚀

BBC Web Scraper 📄📰

Built a web scraper using Python for the backend and Next.js for the frontend. It collects news articles from the BBC website, cleans and processes the data, and stores the information in a PostgreSQL database.

Facebook Clone 📸👥

Created a Facebook clone using React Native. The app includes user authentication, profile creation, and the ability to post updates and images. The backend is powered by Node.js, with data stored in a MySQL database.

Alien Collision Game 👾🎮

Developed an alien collision game using Java, with a graphical user interface created in Processing. Players control a spaceship and avoid collisions with aliens, with scores tracked and displayed.

Falling Car Game 🚗💥

Created a Java-based game where players control a car to dodge falling obstacles and collect points. The game increases in difficulty as the player progresses.

API Functionality Tester 📑🔍

Developed a project using Node.js to test API functionality with various test cases, ensuring the reliability and performance of different API endpoints.

QR Code WiFi Generator 📶🔳

Created a QR Code WiFi Generator using Python to generate QR codes for quickly connecting devices to WiFi networks. Utilised libraries such as qrcode and Pillow to create and customise QR code images for seamless connectivity.

Holiday Calendar Script 📅📂

Python script to generate holiday calendars in .ics format, compatible with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. Includes full-day and half-day events, excluding weekends.