Mahesh K Solanke
Module Lead
maheshsolanke69@gmail.com 7770031032 Pune LinkedIn Github
Profile
Experienced and results-oriented full-stack developer with over 4 years of expertise in building scalable web applications, SaaS, and
AIaaS solutions. Proficient in Python, Django, and FastAPI, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and REST API
development. Skilled in designing and optimizing backend systems, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in mentoring teams, leading projects, and driving best practices through code reviews and version
control (Git). Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and maintainable solutions. Strong expertise in
translating complex client requirements into high-performance technical solutions, leveraging innovative approaches and
collaborative teamwork to achieve business goals and client satisfaction.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Python
Web Frameworks and API Development: Django, Flask, FastAPI, REST API
Databases and Caching: MySQL | PostgreSQL | Redis
Asynchronous and Messaging Tools: Celery | RabbitMQ | Kafka
Debugging Tools : PDB, RDB
Understanding of : Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
Tools and Collaboration: Pandas | Atlassian Jira | Git | GitLab | Microsoft 365
Team and Leadership Skills: Mentored 6 interns, led a team of 4 members, conducted code reviews, and facilitated knowledge sharing
to enhance team productivity.
Other Skills: Technical Architecture Design | Database Optimization | Team Management | Deployment
Professional Experience
AdvaRisk (2years 7 months) 06/2022 – present | Pune, India
Module Lead
Led module development of AIaaS (AI as a Service) in a FinTech environment, managing Django applications,
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FastAPI applications, and REST APIs.
Spearheaded architectural upgrades, reducing costs and enhancing system scalability.
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Led a team of four developers in designing and delivering scalable SaaS and AIaaS solutions.
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Architected and implemented microservices to enhance the scalability and maintainability of complex SaaS and
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AIaaS applications.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, conducted code reviews, mentored junior
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developers, and contributed to team knowledge sharing.
Managed sprint deployments and coordinated release activities to ensure timely delivery and high-quality
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releases.
Utilized expertise in Python, Django, and FastAPI to develop robust applications.
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Leveraged tools such as Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Kafka to optimize application performance.
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Worked with developers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate third-party services and APIs, resulting in a
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40% increase in application functionality and user satisfaction.
Key Achievements
Processed 500,000 orders in five days, reducing the timeline from 15–20 days, by scaling servers, managing
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Celery workers, and ensuring zero failures through proactive monitoring.
Improved code reusability by 25% by implementing a modular design and maintaining well-documented code.
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Software Engineer
Built reusable and efficient code using Python and Django, ensuring maintainable and scalable solutions.
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Built REST APIs using FastAPI for AIAAS, enabling robust and secure data exchange.
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Developed and integrated a webhook system for receiving and storing callback data, enabling manual retrieval
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through GET API.
Dealt with various states’ land record data and processed it via the AIaaS service.
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Contributed to product sub-functionality development, adding value to the overall product offering with
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specialized features.
Achieved high client satisfaction by timely delivery.
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Key Achievements
Optimized system architecture, eliminating database connection overheads to enhance performance and
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efficiency.
TradeHull (1 year 5 months)
02/2021 – 06/2022 | Remote, India
Engineer
Assisted 6 interns, providing guidance and support to help them develop technical skills and contribute effectively
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to projects.
Developed a stock trading application using Python, PostgreSQL, REST API, multi-threading, and
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multiprocessing, optimizing performance and minimizing latency, resulting in a 30% revenue increase.
Enhanced Trade Hull’s Robocop software by integrating 50+ additional features for flexible trading strategies
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and adding back-testing functionality to validate trading algorithms.
Successfully scaled the system to handle approximately $70,000 daily trading volume.
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Collaborated with the development team to provide operational support for 70+ clients, deploying the trading
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software suite on AWS LightSail.
Created an order broadcasting software to broadcast trade orders simultaneously for 25+ users using parallel
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processing.
Implemented parallel trade execution for 30+ simultaneous trade orders with a delay of less than 1 second using
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multi-threading.
Integrated multiple stock broker APIs including Zerodha, AngelOne, and Alice Blue.
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Key Achievements
Developed an NSE Option Chain application using Django to streamline financial data analysis and decision-
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making.
Successfully completed Proof of Concept (POC) on multiple stock broker APIs, showcasing integration
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capabilities and technical proficiency.
Achieved various NISM certifications to enhance market knowledge and deepen financial expertise.
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Hackathon Project
Smart India Hackathon 2020 – Team Void Derivatives, Airport authority of India
Mentored the team in developing a centralized dashboard for visualizing airport facility utilization data using tools like bar graphs
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and pie charts.
• Guided the implementation of REST APIs to enable seamless integration with web and desktop applications.
• Contributed to creating data processing scripts for analyzing and classifying usage metrics, enabling effective decision-making.
• Oversaw the integration of alert systems and auto-refreshing dashboards based on a rule-based decision tree algorithm to monitor
facility utilization thresholds.
• Led collaborative efforts to deliver a user-friendly and extensible solution within the competition timeframe.
Education
MCA, Computer Application, ATSS's IICMR 08/2015 – 04/2018 | Pune, India
BCA, Computer Application, MGM CS&IT 08/2018 – 04/2021 | Nanded, India
