# Sagar Sudhakar > Software Engineer | Trading and Trade Operations Technology @ Artisan Partners | AWS Certified Location: Greater Chicago Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sagarsudhakar πŸ‘‹ Hello! I'm Sagar, a Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience, driven by a passion for tackling complex challenges and transforming ambiguous requirements into practical solutions. My expertise spans systems integration, process automation, architecting fault-tolerant distributed systems, backend engineering, and scalability optimization. Above all else I am deeply committed to supporting the growth of those around me. In addition to my professional pursuits, I actively engage in hackathons to stay updated on industry trends and collaborate with peers. Recently, I dedicated time to a side project focused on automated driving and shared my insights through writing articles on AI. As former President of the Indian Students Association at Northern Illinois University, I refined my leadership skills in fostering positivity, influence, and collaboration. During my downtime, I explore my creative side through poetry and photography with my mirrorless camera. I also enjoy following soccer and shooting hoops to unwindπŸ€. I'm eager to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about software engineering, innovation, leadership, and technology. Let's connect and create impact together! πŸš€ ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Artisan Partners Jan 2019 – Present | Milwaukee, Wisconsin People at Artisan have played an instrumental role in fostering my professional growth by providing invaluable opportunities and unwavering belief in my abilities - I thrive in an environment where my colleagues share a passion for driving business success and are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do. Tech Skills ## This section is still in the works! I appreciate you reading this! ## πŸ”Ή Leveraged a diverse array of technologies including AWS, React, JVM Languages, Spring, Python, SQL, Snowflake, and others, to deliver resilient and scalable solutions tailored to the needs of highly available trading systems Soft Skills: πŸ”Ή Autonomously spearhead the development of new features and functionalities for mission-critical trading platforms, prioritizing enhancements to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. πŸ”Ή Played a pivotal role in implementing bug fixes and enhancements to ensure the uninterrupted operation of business-critical trading systems, emphasizing the need for high availability. πŸ”Ή Managed integration requests from diverse business teams, meticulously ensuring seamless interoperability of essential components across our microservices. πŸ”Ή Provided round-the-clock production support, swiftly troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and uphold critical system availability during on-call. πŸ”Ή Engaged in close collaboration with stakeholders to meticulously gather requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions, aligning closely with business objectives. ### Senior Consultant @ Corporate Technology Solutions, Inc. Jan 2022 – Present | Milwaukee, Wisconsin Recognized and promoted for outstanding performance during the long term consulting engagement with Artisan Partners πŸš€ ### Consultant @ Corporate Technology Solutions, Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin My soft responsibilities include: πŸ”Ή Collaborate closely with clients in the financial technology sector to understand their needs, challenges, and goals. πŸ”Ή Utilize a pragmatic approach to design and implement tailored solutions that drive business value and improve operational efficiency. πŸ”Ή Conduct a thorough analysis of client requirements, market trends, and industry regulations to inform strategic decision-making. πŸ”Ή Lead cross-functional team efforts through all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and evaluation. πŸ”Ή Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. πŸ”Ή Continuously stay abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, and industry developments to enhance service offerings and deliver innovative solutions. πŸ”Ή Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, earning trust and loyalty through transparent communication and exceptional delivery. ### Software Engineer - Data & Systems Integration @ IntriCon Corp Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 During my transition phase, I spearheaded the development and support of CRM to ERP integration solutions, contributing to seamless data exchange between critical systems. Key Responsibilities: πŸ”Ή Documented software processes to ensure clarity and consistency in operations. πŸ”Ή Automated a business-critical requirement scheduled to go live during the transition phase, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. πŸ”Ή Provided ongoing production support, monitoring, and addressed change requests post-implementation, ensuring system stability and functionality. Technologies Utilized: Python, AWS, and more. ### Software Engineer - Data & Systems Integration @ IntriCon Corp Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater Chicago Area Wore many hats as a team member within a dynamic three-person IT team, engaging with various business functions spanning Shipping, Customer Service, Sales, and beyond. Held multiple roles ranging from developer to backup system administrator and data analyst, supporting market research for the Marketing team. Proficient in technologies including Java, Python, Dbase, SQL, and QlikView. My achievements include: πŸ”Ή Developed and implemented solutions leveraging legacy code, creating new wrappers to facilitate seamless data exchange with the core software solution. πŸ”Ή Programmatic development of a prescreen methodology to inform business decisions and align with management goals. πŸ”Ή Collaborated on the creation of a system for real-time analysis and reporting on bad debt and risk across transactions. πŸ”Ή Successfully led the implementation of a CRM solution and omnichannel contact center across the organization, involving analysis, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation phases. πŸ”Ή Acted as the project implementation lead and subject matter expert, ensuring alignment with business requirements. πŸ”Ή Automated non-value-added tasks and developed custom scripts to facilitate interaction between legacy ERP systems and newer cloud solutions adopted by the organization. My contributions(during that time) have consistently driven operational efficiency and supported strategic business objectives. ### Graduate Research Assistant @ Northern Illinois University Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | DeKalb, Illinois Graduate Research Assistant at Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center My responsibilities included: πŸ”Ή Handled the development and maintenance of the university website running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2, implementing other social media analytics tools to provide critical insights for board decisions. πŸ”Ή Collected, prepared, analyzed, and visualized data from the Learning Management System (LMS) with a MySQL backend, contributing to monthly reports that provided actionable insights to aid all teaching instructors' decision-making within the university. πŸ”Ή Led the establishment of standard data documentation protocols and practices during my assistantship, streamlining data collection processes university-wide and ensuring consistency and efficiency in data management practices. ### Software Engineer @ CDK Global Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois My internship during the Summer of 2016 was an incredible experience that I'll always cherish. From the engaging people to the invaluable mentorship and the exciting tech stack, every aspect of the internship left a lasting impression on me. What truly made it special was the unparalleled exposure to various parts of the business and the ample Facetime with the leadership team. It was an experience of a lifetime, and I'm immensely grateful for the opportunities it provided and the skills I acquired during that time. πŸ”Ή πŸ† Won the CDK GLOBAL HACKATHON 2016 for "WooshCar": a car-sharing app/business model tailored for car dealerships. Responsible for building out the backend the app relied on. The competition included entries from CDK teams across many countries. πŸ”Ή Assisted senior developers in the creation and maintenance of reusable components within an agile environment for the Platform team, gaining hands-on experience in supporting other teams across the organization. πŸ”Ή Collaborated with team members to implement and execute Test Driven Development (TDD & BDD) methodologies in Java/Angular JS, contributing to the development, testing, and deployment of quality software for Platform REST APIs. πŸ”Ή Participated in code reviews and contributed to discussions on best practices, enhancing understanding of software development processes and industry standards. πŸ”Ή Supported the documentation process by creating and updating technical documentation, improving communication and knowledge sharing within the team. πŸ”Ή Engaged in learning sessions and workshops to expand knowledge of software development concepts, tools, and technologies, actively seeking opportunities to grow and develop skills. πŸ”Ή Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving software issues identified during testing or support, gaining practical experience in problem-solving and debugging techniques. ### Data Analyst @ Instamojo Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Bengaluru Area, India Had a brief stint at the amazing Payments startup in Bangalore! ### Data Analyst @ Amazon Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Bengaluru Area, India I played a pivotal role as a core member of the pilot team overseeing Fraud and Risk Management initiatives at Amazon, particularly focusing on the Amazon Local Register product(RIP). Additionally, I collaborated across various departments including Amazon Flexible Payments Services (now obsolete, RIP) and Amazon Web Services. My responsibilities encompassed: πŸ”Ή Conducting in-depth analysis of extensive historical operational and customer data within Amazon to pinpoint specific instances of risk and detect broader trends in risk management. πŸ”Ή Spearheading innovative strategies to mitigate bad debt, including the identification of emerging fraud and risk patterns and the design of tailored solutions to minimize losses. πŸ”Ή Assessing and refining both existing and new analytical models used in risk management, ensuring they remain effective and efficient. πŸ”Ή Contributing to the implementation of new risk control measures, analyzing their outcomes, and fine-tuning operational processes accordingly. πŸ”Ή Facilitating seamless collaboration between analytics, engineering, and operations teams to drive continuous process enhancements. πŸ”Ή Establishing scalable, streamlined, and reproducible processes for conducting large-scale data analyses, crucial for generating and interpreting key business metrics. πŸ”Ή Mentored/Managed a few different new hire cohorts and assisted in onboarding, ramp-up, and feedback activities. ## Education ### Master’s Degree in Computer Science Northern Illinois University Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 ### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Visvesvaraya Technological University Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ### Preuniversity Education in Electronics JAIN College Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sagarsudhakar --- Source: https://flows.cv/sagarsudhakar JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sagarsudhakar/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22