Hi, I’m
FEROZ KHATRI
Senior Software Engineer
Dubai
Summary
With 12+ years of experience in software development, specializing in full-stack development, system architecture, and project management, having a proven track record of success. At Think Walnut Digital Pvt Ltd, as Product Head, led teams from multiple departments and delivered robust digital payment platforms, contributing to an annual revenue growth of $135 million USD. Primary focus is on creating clean and robust code with exceptional security measures. Known for reliability and adaptability, possess a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
8
Certificates
Work History
Crypto Deriv - DMCCDubai
Senior Backend Developer
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced the Crypto Cashier on the Deriv platform by helping the team to migrate from monolith to micro service architecture
- Developed new features, refactored code, and conducted thorough code reviews that promoted high-quality software development practices amongst team members.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to provide optimal solutions
- Improved the withdrawal time for Bitcoin based currency by 70 percent
- Actively participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems for added functionality without compromising performance or security standards.
- Optimized database queries for faster data retrieval, enhancing the efficiency of various applications.
- Created proof of concept and derived cost estimation to help management in making Buy vs Build decisions.
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai
Product Head - Software Engineer
04.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams in design and launch of innovative software solutions, meeting critical market needs and user preferences, thus generating gross revenue of USD 130 million.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through regular maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai
Tech Lead - Software Engineer
05.2017 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Built and scaled TW Digital Payment Platform to handle over 1 million requests per day.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
- Enhanced application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively prioritizing tasks based on business needs and project timelines.
- Built databases and table structures for payment platform.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of software.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through regular maintenance activities.
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai
Senior Software Engineer
11.2012 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Designed and implemented scalable applications for enterprise clients
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Built and optimized databases and table structures for enterprise applications.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
NAVTEQMumbai
Associate Geographic Technician
03.2011 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Awarded high performer for helping team in resolving EOP errors with average 600 errors cleaned daily.
- Plotted transit stops using Atlas and ArcGIS
- Led the End Of Process task and served as a quality analyst
- Coordinated with US counterparts for troubleshooting.
Education
AEGIS School Of BusinessMumbai, India
EPGD Data Science, Big Data And Business Analytics
01.2016 - 1 2017
Anna Saheb Vartak College, Mumbai UniversityMumbai, India
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
01.2007 - 1 2010
Thomas Baptista Junior College, Maharashtra BoardMaharashtra, India
High School Diploma
01.2004 - 1 2006
St. Anthony's Convent High School, Maharashtra BoardMaharashtra, India
Senior Secondary Certificate (with Distinction)
01.1992 - 1 2004
Skills
Expertise in PHP and PERL
Knowledge of Golang, NodeJS, Typescript, Core Java, Redis, Docker
Performance Monitoring and Tuning
CI and CD pipeline implementation
API development and security best practices
Database optimization techniques
Advanced SQL knowledge
Software Development Lifecycle
Version Control Systems: Git, Github
Microservices architecture understanding
Agile Methodologies: SCRUM and XP
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Oracle Certified SQL Expert
Timeline
Senior Backend Developer
Crypto Deriv - DMCC
10.2022 - Current
Product Head - Software Engineer
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 09.2022
Tech Lead - Software Engineer
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2021
AEGIS School Of Business
EPGD Data Science, Big Data And Business Analytics
01.2016 - 1 2017
Senior Software Engineer
Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 04.2017
Associate Geographic Technician
NAVTEQ
03.2011 - 10.2011
Anna Saheb Vartak College, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
01.2007 - 1 2010
Thomas Baptista Junior College, Maharashtra Board
High School Diploma
01.2004 - 1 2006
St. Anthony's Convent High School, Maharashtra Board
Senior Secondary Certificate (with Distinction)
01.1992 - 1 2004