Success in software engineering demands an unrelenting drive to learn, impeccable teamwork, and an eagle eye for detail. These attributes define Ashok Bolagani, a seasoned expert specializing in programming languages like Python and Java, with over 19 years of experience in application support and development. Ashok’s passion for task automation, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) technologies, and diagnostic prowess have made him a formidable force in the tech industry.
Mastering Technology through Continuous Learning
Ashok Bolagani’s career is a testament to his dedication to mastering new technologies. He dedicates his time to transforming his career by regularly learning and applying new technologies. He has mastered web development languages and utilized them in Java and J2EE applications involving jQuery, JSP, and AJAX. He has employed his expertise in ETL, data engineering and data visualization tools, like PowerBI, SAS Viya and Tableau.
Alongside his front-end proficiency, Ashok has demonstrated his prowess in the back-end, applying server-side logic in numerous relational databases and writing custom stored procedures, functions and packages. He has built ETL pipelines, managed data, verified its quality, and migrated data from on-prem to cloud storage ecosystems in AWS and Azure.
Ashok has spearheaded innovative technologies with his extensive knowledge of programming languages, machine learning, software applications and scripting languages. He built a self-healing automation application with Python, which the USPTO approved. This self-healing application helps streamline and automate known production issue handling and data analysis process by eliminating human intervention and automate error fixing.
Technical Proficiency and Real-World Impact
Ashok’s technical skills have significantly benefited development team, support teams and clients. He collaborates closely with them to provide troubleshooting advice and prepares comprehensive technical documentation, including code reviews, test cases, and user manuals.
His impressive array of certifications underscores his expertise in multi-cloud technologies. His certifications include: AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associated, Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL Foundation Certified.
Ashok’s educational background is equally impressive, with a Master of Science in Computer Science from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio and an M.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Andhra University, India. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from BITS-Pilani.
An Aid to Disparate Communities
Ashok Bolagani’s expertise has significantly impacted various industries, including education, telecommunications, financial services and banking.
As the lead Java developer for Bridle IT Solutions, he created SchoolMATE, a web-based platform that revolutionized school management by streamlining attendance, expense tracking, and examination processes. He played a crucial role in compiling database code and developing client-side interfaces and validations.
For WesternUnion Ashok was responsible for maintaining and supporting and multiple critical compliance applications that were used across the world. Ashok’s technical prowess was instrumental in rolling out KYC solution using microservices, database triggers, stored procedures for database management.
In the banking sector, Ashok has held multiple roles, including support lead, senior software engineering manager, and enterprise data quality engineer. His responsibilities have included:
- Enhancing application performance
- Providing technical support to internal and external teams
- Creating project prototypes
- Generating detailed reports
- Developing an automated data quality rules engine
- Training Software Engineers
- Judging and reviewing peers work in information technology
His ability to automate manual processes in an application support has consistently enhanced efficiency and performance of entire team as well application used by the enterprises.
In addition to his technical skills, Ashok has demonstrated strong leadership and communication abilities. His role as Vice President, Software Engineering Senior Manager at one of the biggest banks in the United States involved leading teams, managing production deployments, migrating on prem application to public cloud and automating CI/CD pipelines. His experience in mentoring junior team members and working closely with cross-functional teams to align project deliverables highlights his collaborative and leadership qualities. Ashok used to conduct regular AWS Certification sessions for Software Engineers and also train them in the latest cloud technologies.
A blend of deep technical expertise, innovative achievements, and strong leadership abilities characterizes Bolagani’s extraordinary career. His ability to master new technologies, drive process automation, and deliver significant cost savings, combined with his commitment to professional development and effective team collaboration, makes him an exemplary professional in the field of information technology, especially in software engineering and technical support. He stands out as one of the few leaders in his field.
About the Author
Eduardo Almedia is a professional data quality analyst from New York who ensures that data sets are usable and reliable for enterprise-level clients.
