# Prithaj Jana > Engineering Lead at Kinetik | JavaScript/ASP.NET/Python Expert | Healthcare/Finance Specialist | Agentic AI/Data Optimization Pro | AWS/Azure | New York Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/prithaj 🚀 Innovative Senior Software Engineer | Problem Solver | Passionate about Tech Transformation Hey there! I'm Prithaj, a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with around 7 years of rich experience spanning full-stack development, cloud computing, and system optimization. My journey began with a strong foundation in ASP.NET, leading me to spearhead innovative solutions and manage development projects efficiently. With expertise in cloud architecture, secure coding, and database design, I thrive on creating robust software solutions that cater to global markets. My technical toolkit is extensive, including ASP.NET, C#, Python, and more, complemented by a knack for driving technical excellence in agile teams. From architecting a data validator on the cloud at Bloomberg LP that slashed manual validation costs by 90%, to leading test-driven development at Softheon with significant performance boosts, I've demonstrated versatility and a commitment to excellence. What sets me apart? A blend of creative problem-solving, a passion for mentoring, and a continuous pursuit of learning and innovation. Let's connect and explore how we can drive technology forward together! #SeniorSoftwareEngineer #TechTransformation #InnovationLeader #StrategicProblemSolver #DataOptimization #HackathonChampion #AgileDevelopment ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Lead @ Kinetik Jan 2026 – Present | New York, United States ### Senior Software Engineer @ Kinetik Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | New York, United States ### Full Stack Engineering Fellow @ Formation Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area • Selected for a highly competitive Fellowship designed to up-level software engineering knowledge and skills through individualized curriculum to target growth areas and personalized coaching from industry leading software engineers. • Completed intensive training over 3 months to master Python, JavaScript and theoretical CS topics through independent projects, pair-programming, and small mentor-led groups. • Established a reputation for being an effective mentor to peer learners to solidify and improve understanding of challenging technical concepts and API development in Python. • Studied system design fundamentals in small groups led by senior engineers from top companies, comparing concepts in modern web-based applications. • Lead the Machine Learning club to organize Bi-monthly sessions to train peers in ML concepts, work on interesting projects and build base for development of machine learning infrastructure. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Bloomberg LP Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States Adeptly revolutionizing data management through the implementation of an efficient data validator, optimizing system performance, and seamlessly transitioning legacy codebases. Expertise spans diverse programming languages, environments, and database applications, focused on elevating data accessibility and visualization and showcasing streamlined deployment processes using Azure DevOps and Jenkins. • Data Transfer and Visualization: Built and deployed a Docker-based data transfer system to Apache Solr servers using Azure Messaging. Enhanced Terminal Sales Reps' ability to analyze sales data through custom, dynamic dashboards in .NET and TypeScript/Node.js, accelerating decision-making and increasing revenue by 20%. • Legacy System Migration & Cloud Integration: Migrated Solaris codebases to Linux, using C++, Python, and C# across diverse environments, and Azure serverless architecture, optimizing performance and reducing costs. • Database Optimization: Optimized SQL Offline running as a TIDAL job, reducing space utilization from 1 GB to 60MB and query times from 2 hours to 20 minutes. Enhanced data accessibility and scalability using Kafka for efficient data streaming. • Data Validator on Cloud: Architected and implemented a unified data validator using Trino and ASP.NET, reducing manual data validation costs by 90%, and enhancing scalability and efficiency using Azure web apps. • Secure RESTful APIs: Guided a Python project using FastAPI and IAM authentication for secure API integrations. Delivered scalable workflows using Amazon S3 and Lambda, streamlining collaboration. ### Software Engineer @ Softheon Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States Redesigned backend services and SOAP APIs in C# and ASP.NET, implementing advanced coding practices, while spearheading automated deployments and enhancing system reliability through adept problem-solving in an agile CI/CD environment on Microsoft Azure. • Full-Stack: Led the test-driven development of software solutions with high-performance dockerized backend services on Azure, and AngularJS on the frontend, while optimizing data access with Redis for improved throughput (40%) and reduced latency (30%). • Automation: Streamlined processes with Robotic Process Automation, increasing operational scalability by 25% • Agile Delivery: Guided architectural decisions and ensured seamless software delivery in Azure's Agile CI/CD environment. • System Debugging: Strengthened system reliability via comprehensive log analysis in Kibana, resolving bugs and enhancing stability. ### Development Associate Consultant @ SAP Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 Revitalized data retrieval and processing speed with advanced ABAP techniques, spearheaded a comprehensive revamp of BRF Plus modules for substantial cost reductions, and orchestrated a tremendous cut in customer costs through innovative Python and Selenium automation. • ABAP Full-Stack: Boosted data retrieval and processing speed with advanced ABAP in-memory computing, and indexing strategies, accelerating seamless adoption of HANA technology by 20%, highlighting strong problem-solving ability. • Business Rules: Led a 4-member team to a comprehensive revamp of BRFPlus modules, utilizing advanced configuration techniques, including decision tables and rule sets to tailor business rules, reducing client costs by $50K annually. • Automatic Estimation: Reduced database upgrade costs by 66.67% through Python and Selenium-based timeline estimation automation. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science Stony Brook University ### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology Jadavpur University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/prithaj-jana --- Source: https://flows.cv/prithaj JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/prithaj/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-20