"Driven by curiosity, powered by technology, and committed to empowering others."

Welcome to my GitHub! I’m a Staff Software Engineer with a passion for crafting scalable, secure, and impactful software solutions. With expertise rooted in the telecom domain and 21 years of experience, I’m driven by the challenge of building resilient systems that transform ideas into action.

• Location: Based in Sydney, Australia
• Current Role: Staff Software Engineer with a focus on Telecom, Cloud, and AI/ML.
• Education:
  • MBA
  • Postgrad in Cybersecurity
  • Currently pursuing a Postgrad in Data Science and AI at UNSW
• Special Interests: Creating self-serve, AI-powered solutions and leading secure, high-impact projects that make a difference.
• Mentorship: Proud mentor at UNSW and within my organization, where I guide aspiring engineers and data scientists in technical excellence and career development.

• Curiosity & Continuous Learning: I believe that staying curious and embracing new technologies are the keys to innovation. I’m always eager to dive into the latest advancements to keep pushing my skills and understanding.

• Empowerment Through Mentorship: I’m committed to fostering growth, both in myself and in others. As a mentor at UNSW and within my organization, I strive to empower those around me, helping them realize their full potential.

• Integrity & Security-First Mindset: Building secure solutions is at the heart of my work. I advocate for best practices in secure coding, focusing on resilience and integrity in every application I build.

• Innovation & Impact: I aim to create solutions that don’t just solve problems but drive meaningful impact. Every project is an opportunity to innovate, scale, and deliver real value.

• Collaboration & Inclusivity: Great solutions come from collaborative efforts. I’m a strong believer in creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and celebrated.

With over two decades of experience under my belt, I bring a unique mix of innovation, security-first practices, and scalable design to every project. My expertise includes:

• Telecom & Cloud Solutions: Building architectures that are future-ready and built to scale for the telecom domain and beyond, with a deep understanding of Azure’s potential.
• DevOps & Automation: Streamlining CI/CD with precision. My approach to automation combines the power of Docker, Kubernetes, and best practices in blue-green and canary deployments.
• Secure Coding & Cybersecurity: A security advocate and code guardian. I’m passionate about building software that can withstand modern threats, especially within LLM applications.
• AI/ML & Data Science Solutions: I specialize in designing resilient RAG-based solutions, developing scalable APIs, and architecting data-driven applications that bring the power of AI to end-users. My work with Azure ML ensures optimized, scalable model deployment tailored for dynamic demands.
• iOS Development: Bringing ideas to life in the iOS ecosystem, where I’m currently working on an app with Swift and SwiftUI, designed with the MVVM architecture and SQL database integration.

I believe learning is a journey, not a destination. Here’s what I’m diving into next:

• Advanced Data Science techniques and applications in AI
• Building cloud-native, ML-powered architectures that can scale seamlessly
• Understanding the psychology of teams – because great solutions start with great people.

The right tools empower great work. Here’s a look at what I use to make ideas a reality:

• Languages: Python, Java, Swift, SQL
• Cloud Platforms: Azure (AKS, Azure ML), AWS
• DevOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, New Relic, Jenkins
• Machine Learning: Time Series, LLM-based applications, RAG applications
• Cybersecurity: Ethical hacking techniques, securing AI models, Coverity
• Project Management: Agile methodologies, cross-functional leadership

Here are some highlights from my work:

• Self-Serve RAG-based Application with Azure AI: Developed a scalable, self-service Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application that empowers users with advanced document retrieval and query insights. The solution is designed to:

  • Integrate Seamlessly with Azure Services: Ensures robust data handling, high availability, and flexibility across multiple user queries.
  • Support Privacy and Compliance: Security and compliance are built into the core, with PII guardrails aligned to organizational standards.
  • Handle Diverse Data Formats: Built to manage structured and unstructured data formats, making it versatile for user applications.

  This project embodies the power of AI accessibility and customizable RAG architectures, bringing users closer to data-driven decisions.

• Prepaid Recharge Platform Migration to Cloud: Led the transformation of Telstra’s prepaid recharge platform, moving from a legacy system to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and supporting over 1.5M daily transactions.

  • Microservice Architecture: Re-architected a legacy system into a microservice structure, enhancing scalability and performance.
  • High Transaction Load: Optimized to handle millions of daily transactions, integrating Braintree for seamless payment processing.
  • Test Coverage Excellence: Achieved over 90% test coverage, ensuring top-notch reliability in production.

  These projects illustrate my dedication to scalability, security, and resilience in high-stakes environments.

When I'm not building scalable solutions, you might find me on the racecourse. I've completed over 11 marathons, including all six major world marathons—a journey that’s taught me perseverance, focus, and the power of pushing boundaries.

I’m working on a new personal project—an innovative approach to tracking and enhancing running performance. Stay tuned to see how it can revolutionize the way runners approach their training and goals!

I'm always open to new ideas, collaborations, and discussions on technology, mentorship, and beyond. Whether you’re interested in chatting about innovative AI/ML solutions, discussing telecom advancements, or exploring ways to scale impactful projects, feel free to reach out. Let’s build something remarkable together!

• LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiggy/]
• Email: [jig2nesh@gmail.com]

Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights!