Let Me Introduce Myself
Hello I am Kiran Hegde
Tech enthusiast with a knack for turning complex problems into sleek solutions! As a Master’s student at UT Dallas and a former Software Engineer at Protium Finance, I’ve turbocharged API performance, slashed query times, and built fintech tools that powered ₹100+ crores in loan disbursements. I’m all about code that’s clean, efficient, and impactful—whether it’s crafting Java apps, tinkering with Golang, or diving into Python. But I don’t just stop at the code. I’ve also tackled malaria detection with machine learning, boosting accuracy to over 97%, and led a team to design and execute events that left thousands buzzing. My toolkit includes everything from Spring Boot to AWS, and I’m always on the lookout for the next challenge. In a nutshell: I’m a tech geek with a flair for making things happen. Let’s connect if you’re into innovation, cool projects, or just want to geek out over the latest in tech!
My Education
Master of Science
I am pursuing my master's in the field of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas, with a GPA of 4.0/4.0.
Bachelor of Technology
I completed my bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, with a GPA of 3.8/4.0. Year Passed - 2021.
12th Grade
I have completed my 12th with a specialization in Computer Science at KLES Independent PU College, Bengaluru, with a score of 73.1666% in State Board. Year Passed - 2017.
10th Grade
I have completed my 10th with a specialization in Computer Science at Sri Vani Education Center, Bengaluru, with a score of 84.3333% in ICSE. Year Passed - 2015.
My Experience
Protium Finance Limited
Senior Software Engineer
- Improved data quality by 40%, efficiency by 30%, and processing speed by 35%, saving $10k/month.
- Led and mentored a team of 3, assigned tasks, provided guidance, and ensured skill development, improving team efficiency by 50%. Created an SOP and ensured strict adherence to timelines.
- Managed project progress using JIRA, tracked tasks, and resolved issues, which resulted in a 35% increase in product delivery and software deployment. Created comprehensive documentation using Confluence to support ongoing projects.
- Architected 5+ banking modules (Account Aggregator, UPI) using Java and Spring Boot. Achieved 40% faster response times and Rs.1B+ loan disbursements for Samsung Finance partners.
- Reduced critical bugs by 30% via 100+ code reviews; cut development cycles by 25% through CI/CD pipeline automation (JIRA and Gitlab integration for SDLC verification) and SOP implementation.
- Mentored 3-engineer team to 50% efficiency gain via task prioritization frameworks and technical upskilling in microservices design patterns.
- Deployed monitoring for 20+ APIs, reducing latency to <100ms P99 during peak loads.
Protium Finance Limited
Software Engineer
- Implemented and optimized 20+ Java and Spring Boot services, reducing API latency by 70% (avg. 9ms per query) via connection pooling and caching strategies.
- Built IaC pipelines with AWS CDK/Terraform, achieving 60% faster deployments through JIB/MVND incorporation in CI/CD deployment pipeline, integration, and parallelized testing.
- Designed auto-scaling solutions using EKS and Docker for UPI transaction systems handling 500+ TPS, maintaining 99.95% uptime during Diwali sales peaks.
My Skills
Programming
- C/C++
- Java
- Python
- Go
Backend
- Spring Boot
- FastAPI
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Elastic Search
- Kibana
Front End
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- React
Infrastructure
- AWS
- Terraform
- GitLab CI/CD
- Docker
- AWS CDK/SDK
Management
- JIRA
- OpsGenie
- Confluence
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe CC
Data Engineering
- Debezium
- Kafka
- Flink
- Spark
- Hive
- Iceberg
- AWS ETL
- Airflow
- Metabase
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Quick Learner
Languages
- English (TOEFL 106, C1)
- Kannada
- Hindi
My Projects
Davis Base
- Custom Database Engine
- A Engine Clone of SqLite
- Java, Spring boot
- supporting DDL, DML, and DQL operations
- focus on efficient retrieval and storage
Custom Database Engine
Davis Base
Photo Web App
- Star Wars-themed photo-sharing web application
- User authentication and photo management features
- MERN Stack
- Seamless registration & login
- Personalized photo galleries
Star Wars-themed photo-sharing web application
Photo Web App
Malaria Parasite Detection
- Federated Learning
- Deep Learning
- Flask, PyTorch, PyGrid
- Computer Vision
- Server & Client architecture
My Achievements
Recognised as the best developer for 2 consecutive years at Protium Finance Limited.
Ranked 4th out of 120 students at the time of graduation during bachelor’s at Jain University.
Received academic excellence award at Jain University.
