Ronak Viroja
Staff Software Engineer
Building scalable systems and leading high-impact platforms across cloud and AI.
About
Professional Profile
With over a decade of experience in enterprise software engineering, I have established a strong foundation in developing and maintaining large-scale backend systems that power critical business operations. My expertise spans microservices architecture, cloud infrastructure management, and DevOps practices, with a particular strength in Java and Spring Boot ecosystems. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered scalable solutions while fostering collaborative environments and contributing to technical excellence through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
I am deeply engaged in exploring the transformative potential of Generative AI and advanced automation technologies, continuously expanding my knowledge in prompt engineering and AI-driven application development. My technical focus centers on architecting distributed systems, designing robust APIs, and implementing comprehensive automation strategies that enhance operational efficiency. I am committed to driving performance optimization initiatives and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
Experience
Professional Journey
Senior Software Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
Bangalore, India
May 2019 - Present
Architect and maintain mission-critical backend services powering order fulfillment operations across supply chain and e-commerce platforms. Drive technical initiatives by leading cross-functional collaboration, solving complex system challenges, and delivering high-impact features that enhance business capabilities.
- •Engineered highly scalable backend applications leveraging Java and Spring Boot frameworks, supporting enterprise-level transaction volumes
- •Established technical mentorship programs for incoming engineers, significantly accelerating team onboarding and fostering knowledge transfer
- •Implemented automated operational workflows and production-ready solutions that improved system reliability and minimized service disruptions
Senior Software Engineer
Tracxn Technologies
Bangalore, India
October 2017 - May 2019
Contributed to the Platform Engineering team by developing robust RESTful APIs and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure. Architected and maintained production-grade cloud environments with a focus on high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
- •Engineered Ansible-based automation pipelines for microservices deployment and lifecycle management, achieving a 40% reduction in manual operational overhead
- •Developed automated tooling for Amazon Machine Image (AMI) generation, enabling rapid and consistent infrastructure scaling across environments
- •Built an internal web-based management console that simplified staging and production environment operations, improving developer productivity
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Pune, India
August 2015 - October 2017
Developed and enhanced enterprise-grade online banking applications, focusing on improving user experience, security posture, and business functionality. Implemented strategic features in digital loan processing workflows, optimizing customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- •Modernized user interface architecture using AngularJS, resulting in improved navigation patterns and enhanced user interaction capabilities
- •Integrated comprehensive web analytics solutions (Site Catalyst) to enable data-driven insights and measure customer engagement metrics
- •Delivered new features for online loan application workflows, streamlining the customer journey and reducing processing friction
Education
Academic Background
Master of Computer Applications(2015)
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Bachelor of Commerce(2012)
Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Projects
Side Hustles & Passion Projects
Generative AI Chatbot
OngoingAI-powered photo app to ease posting for enthusiastic social media users, exploring prompt engineering and model fine-tuning.
Building an AI-powered photo application designed to simplify social media content creation. The project focuses on exploring prompt engineering techniques and model fine-tuning to improve AI-generated insights and response accuracy. Actively working on enhancing the AI's ability to generate contextually relevant and engaging content for social media posts.
Automated Trading Bot
CompletedSelf-help trading bot for personal use that receives commands via Telegram and executes automated entry and exit trades on configured schedules.
Developed a personal trading automation system that integrates with Telegram for command-based control. The bot executes automated trading strategies with scheduled entry and exit points, allowing for hands-free trading operations. Built with Python, featuring robust error handling, logging, and configuration management for reliable 24/7 operation.
Key Achievements
Professional Milestones
Research Work - Automatic Plant Detection
Conducted academic research on 'Automatic Plant Species Recognition Technique Using Machine Learning Approaches,' developing a functional prototype and contributing to a research paper presented at CoCoNet'15, IEEE. The work was subsequently published in IEEE Xplore (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7411268), showcasing expertise in machine learning and computer vision applications.
Oracle Certified Associate
Earned Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer certification with a score of 92% in May 2017, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Java programming fundamentals and object-oriented design principles.