Hello.

Welcome!

I'm Sai Venkatesh Vemuri, and this is where you'll find a blend of my outdoor adventures, some good reads, and insights from my professional journey as a software developer.

My Story

I seek out unique travel experiences that go beyond the typical tourist checklist (unless, of course, it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip that's worth every penny). Alongside my outdoor escapades, I've been navigating the tech landscape for the past eight years, leveraging my background in Electrical Engineering and Data Science to carve out a career in software development.

why did I finally start this?

While I've been sharing snippets of my travels and work on Instagram for a long time now, the constant encouragement from friends, coupled with the rapid evolution of Large Language Models, finally nudged me towards creating this personal blog. So here we are!

what to expect?

Get ready to dive into my world of wanderlust, where I'll be sharing tales from my travels, each one packed with unique experiences that I've collected along the way. You can also expect to find a treasure trove of insights into my deep love for nature and architecture.

But that's not all—this blog isn't just about globetrotting. You'll also catch some quick book reviews from my latest reads, along with valuable insights gleaned from navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology.

Work

Experienced full-stack software engineer with expertise in Java, JavaScript, Python, and API Development. Throughout my career, I've gained valuable experience working across various domains including banking and finance, sales, healthcare, and industrial safety. My proficiency ranges from legacy mainframes to cutting-edge cloud services, enabling me to deliver effective solutions in diverse technological environments.

Jun 2022 - May 2024

Zemoso Technologies India

Principal Software Engineer

Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

Zemoso Technologies India

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

HSBC Technology India

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

HSBC Technology India

Software Engineer

May 2024 - Present

Zemoso Technologies India

Tech Lead

E-commerce Marketplace Architecture

Introduction: Evaluate the existing system and design a new architecture for an e-commerce marketplace solution.

Domain: Transportation and Logistics

Contributions:

Assessed the current system's components, dependencies, and limitations.
Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements for the new marketplace solution.
Documented key architectural decisions, including technology choices and design patterns.
Developed user flows, entity relationship diagrams, and component diagrams.

Industrial Safety Platform

Introduction: Created mobile and web applications for an industrial safety platform. Utilized real-time IoT data from sensors to raise alerts for potential safety incidents and designed comprehensive dashboards for advanced analytics.

Domain: Industrial Safety

Contributions:

Developed React Native mobile app for real-time monitoring, utilizing WebSockets for safety alerts.
Overhauled User Portal with React frontend and Node.js RESTful APIs, optimizing architecture with AWS-managed services.
Designed WebSocket events and RESTful APIs, ensuring expertise in both areas.
Led the team to meet requirements within deadlines for a flawless production release.

e-Commerce Optimization

Introduction: Collaborated with a prominent e-commerce vendor to optimize functionality, user experience, and technical capabilities, focusing on performance, security, and scalability.

Domain: e-Commerce

Contributions:

Executed Sprints to align with project objectives and meet deadlines effectively.
Implemented industry best practices in GitHub, Jira, optimizing workflows.
Conducted code reviews to uphold quality and foster collaborative improvements.
Led system design and comprehensive documentation efforts for clarity and efficiency.

Sales Portal Development

Introduction: Developed a Sales Portal with seamless integration to current CRM, sales tools, and cross-functional systems. Provides tailored insights for individual users, highlighting outcomes, vital factors, and actionable recommendations to maximize performance.

Domain: Sales

Contributions:

Engineered GraphQL APIs to optimize data retrieval and communication efficiency.
Led backend development with Node.js and Express, ensuring robust code structures for scalability.
Developed dynamic frontend using React, integrating diverse charting libraries like Highcharts for versatile widgets.

Shared Health Data Platform

Introduction: Developed a shared health data platform enhancing healthcare data interoperability. Offers user-friendly access to patient data at the point of care through APIs, embedded components, and direct EHR integrations.

Domain: HealthCare

Contributions:

Developed GraphQL APIs on Node.js, implementing best practices for design and naming conventions.
Utilized Go to create RESTful APIs and React for frontend development.
Integrated Twilio for SMS sending functionality.

GCP Accelerate Program Participant

Led the proof of concept for building data pipelines on GCP, resulting in the successful implementation of an archival solution and data warehousing on BigQuery for Analytics.

DevOps and Automation

Engineered various tools for deployment pipelines and data masking, as well as integrated support desk via multiple channels, contributing to IT cost savings of $125K.

Commercial Banking Projects

Played a pivotal role in commercial banking projects, including Tier 0 application development, through comprehensive business and technical analysis, client consultations, and code development.

Agile Methodologies Implementation

Spearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies within the team, streamlining project delivery processes and enhancing efficiency.

Diversity and Inclusion (DNI) Initiatives

Actively involved in the Diversity and Inclusion (DNI) committee, organizing events and workshops to achieve targets in Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and LGBTQ+ streams.

Awards and Recognition

Recognized with various awards, including the Innovation Star and Technologist of the Quarter, for driving initiatives and delivering exceptional results.

Mainframe Systems Monitoring and Management

Managed mainframe systems, implementing job and code changes as needed for optimal performance.

ETL Pipeline Enhancements

Enhanced ETL pipelines to meet diverse business and regulatory needs across multiple payment methods and countries.

Certifications

Contact

Let's connect.

Whether it's an exciting opportunity, travel tip, a question about a destination, or just a friendly hello, I'm all ears!

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