# Sharad Sonapeer

> Software Engineer @ Altruist | Full Stack Developer, AWS

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sharadsonapeer

Over the past decade, my role as a Software Engineer has revolved around harnessing my proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, React to create robust full-stack solutions. I specialize in designing and implementing serverless architectures leveraging AWS Lambda for event-driven computing and Amazon ECS / EKS for containerized applications, effectively enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.

My expertise includes crafting scalable systems that drive innovation, streamline processes, and elevate user experiences. With a solid foundation in financial and consumer technology domains, I am passionate about spearheading technological advancements and fostering sustainable growth through cutting-edge software development practices.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Altruist
Jan 2024 – Present
Making independent financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone.

### Software Engineer @ Fast Growing Trees
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Software Engineer @ Oscar Health
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Vice President @ Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Jan 2008 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
A front office, full stack developer building strategic, enterprise level, client-server applications in C#.NET/Java/Python across equity derivative products (options, ETFs, convertibles, index, exotics etc)

Responsible for requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and user feedback for applications spanning across pricing, market making, risk, pnl, hedging, research, operations etc, adding/saving millions of dollars for the desks 

Started career on a desk facing, agile, RAD team building tactical solutions in VBA-Excel, Python, later transitioning towards building strategic, long term applications

Led an unique merger project to migrate listed trades (stocks, options, ETFs, futures etc) from Bank of America  to Merrill Lynch systems as a part of BOFA-ML merger.

### Graduate Research Assistant @ University of Florida
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
A python based middleware on Linux, used by scientists to collaborate by logging and reproducing their Linux sessions/commands

### Summer Analyst @ Merrill Lynch
Jan 2007 – Jan 2007
- PDF generation on web browser using XSLT, XSL-FO from input XML 
-  Conversion from ANT to MAVEN build


## Education
### Master of Science in Computer Science
University of Florida

### Finance in General
CFA Level III

### Bachlore of Engg in Computer Science
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sharad-sonapeer-0a09243

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Last updated: 2026-04-13