Resume
Anirudh S Shirahati Link to heading
SUMMARY Link to heading
Engineering Leader and Senior Software Developer with 6+ years driving scalable, cloud-native backend systems that solve real problems. I lead by fostering clarity, empowering teams, and building purposeful technology that accelerates business impact. Expert in Python, Java, Azure, GCP, and modern DevOps practices - with a hands-on approach grounded in technical mastery and collaborative leadership.
TECHNICAL SKILLS Link to heading
Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, FastAPI, Dash, Spring Boot, Vue.js
Cloud Platforms: Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
DevOps & Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab
Databases: SQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, Cloud SQL
Tools & Practices: CI/CD, REST APIs, Agile/Scrum, Tableau, Microservices Architecture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Link to heading
Software Engineering Manager Link to heading
RWE Clean Energy Services, LLC – Chicago, IL
June 2021 – Present
Tech: Python, JavaScript, Dash, FastAPI, Azure DevOps, SQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure
Driving digital transformation for clean energy financial modeling and engineering through automation and scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Reduced manual engineering effort by over 70% with Python-driven automation for solar PV financial modeling
- Designed and deployed cost-efficient, resilient infrastructure on Azure, boosting uptime and performance
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, accelerating deployment cadence and reliability
- Led Agile processes and code reviews, cultivating engineering excellence and team collaboration
- Partnered cross-functionally to align technical solutions with strategic business KPIs
Impact: Automated critical workflows and elevated system availability, enabling faster, data-driven project decisions.
Research Assistant – Cloud ML Automation Link to heading
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
August 2020 – May 2021
Tech: Python, Vue.js, Docker, Cloud SQL, Cloud Build, Firestore, Cloud Functions, App Engine, Cloud Run
Enabled rapid machine learning experimentation by building cloud-native pipelines and a SaaS platform focused on fairness and automation.
- Engineered containerized ML training workflows on GCP, cutting iteration time in half
- Developed a no-code platform for automated bias testing with a streamlined 3-click user experience
- Automated end-to-end ML workflows using Cloud Functions and Firestore, ensuring reliability and reproducibility
Impact: Accelerated research in ethical AI with scalable, repeatable experimentation tools.
Software Developer / Java Developer Link to heading
Previous Roles – Mumbai, India
February 2016 – April 2019
Tech: Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, SQL, HTML, CSS, Git
Delivered enterprise-grade backend systems and automation solutions for banking clients including ICICI Bank and JPMorgan Chase.
- Developed backend workflows automating regulatory, payroll, and loan processing, improving efficiency by 25–60%
- Contributed across the full software lifecycle in Agile teams with emphasis on backend scalability and SQL tuning
- Delivered stable applications that enhanced operational speed and reliability for global banking operations
Impact: Strengthened core financial processes with robust, maintainable technology.
SELECT PROJECTS Link to heading
Serverless Word Splitter Pipeline Link to heading
Java, Apache Beam, Google Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Storage
Built a scalable ETL pipeline processing vast textual data streams, enabling efficient distributed text analysis.
Housing Price Prediction App Link to heading
Python, Docker, Cloud Build, Cloud Run, CircleCI, Locust
Developed an end-to-end ML pipeline delivering real-time housing price predictions with fully automated deployment.
Bank Marketing Fairness Analysis Link to heading
Python, Pandas, Scikit-learn
Conducted fairness evaluations on marketing data, uncovering bias and informing ethical model design.
EDUCATION Link to heading
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
Master of Science, Computer Science (Data Science Concentration)
Graduated May 2021
University of Mumbai – Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Graduated May 2015
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