Engineering secure
cloud scale & distributed systems.
Lead Software Engineer specializing in AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP vulnerability architectures, hybrid identity brokers, zero-trust mTLS microservices, and high-performance database optimization.
Professional Experience
4+ years engineering secure enterprise platforms, cloud architecture, and FedRAMP platforms for global industry leaders.
Persistent Systems Limited (PSL)
Bengaluru, IndiaCareer Progression at Persistent Systems
Key Client Engagements & Core Architecture
Federal CoE - FedTRACK Platform
Full-stack FedRAMP vulnerability management platform, RDS disaster recovery, SSO, and high-scale backend performance engineering.
Key Accomplishments & Technical Deliverables:
- ▸Architected full-stack React & Python vulnerability management dashboards, executive compliance reporting, and threat analytics visualizations.
- ▸Engineered resilient AWS RDS disaster-recovery workflows, automated Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) controls, and worker process synchronization.
- ▸Optimized backend data access & in-memory caching to reduce query latency by 70–85% while streamlining enterprise SSO authentication and log archiving.
IBM Watson Code Assistant - Core Platform & Service Broker
Cloud service broker engineering, federated ISV authentication, mTLS certificate chain verification, and FedRAMP security controls.
Key Accomplishments & Technical Deliverables:
- ▸Implemented secure multi-tenant ISV authentication flows, token exchange mechanisms, and role-based access control (RBAC) across cloud services.
- ▸Enhanced Node.js microservices with mutual TLS (mTLS) client-certificate authentication, trusted CA/PCA chain validation, and automated environment routing.
- ▸Designed dual-cache Redis/ElastiCache token management and FedRAMP-aligned session handling across AWS GovCloud and IBM Cloud environments.
Microsoft Azure India R&D - Customer Service and Support (CSS)
Platform engineering, automated multi-environment CI/CD deployment pipelines, Azure Key Vault security, and KQL telemetry diagnostics.
Key Accomplishments & Technical Deliverables:
- ▸Maintained & optimized multi-stage CI/CD deployment pipelines across build, test, and release stages for internal Microsoft engineering teams.
- ▸Integrated Azure Key Vault automated secrets management and diagnosed complex pipeline bottlenecks using KQL telemetry analytics.
- ▸Standardized reusable YAML deployment templates and supported Agile delivery workflows across Windows and Linux infrastructure.
Thermo Fisher & Fisher Scientific Web Platforms
Global enterprise e-commerce platform engineering, Java microservices, React frontends, and Adobe Target digital personalization.
Key Accomplishments & Technical Deliverables:
- ▸Engineered full-stack Java/Spring Boot microservices, React UI components, and REST API integrations for global e-commerce storefronts.
- ▸Designed & deployed personalized customer experience campaigns and A/B experimentation workflows using Adobe Target across international markets.
- ▸Resolved production defects, optimized UI rendering performance, and automated build validations in CI/CD pipelines.
IC Solutions
Bengaluru, IndiaDeveloped predictive machine learning models and automated data preprocessing workflows for analytics.
- ▸Engineered machine learning pipelines for predictive data analytics using Python and Scikit-learn.
- ▸Automated data cleaning, feature extraction, and model evaluation protocols.
AVM Labs
Bengaluru, IndiaBuilt Python automation scripts and exploratory data analysis pipelines for ML experimentation.
- ▸Developed automated Python scripts for structured data analysis and exploratory modeling.
- ▸Implemented data processing utilities and visualization scripts.
Delivered Web Platforms (13)
Live digital solutions across enterprises, leadership portfolios, institutions, and healthcare initiatives.
SkillKraft
Innovation & Ecosystem Design Firm building institutions, policies, and leaders across India.
Mother Properties
Premium managed farmlands and nature-led lifestyle properties near Bengaluru.
DG Ravishankar Dakoju
Personal legacy and philanthropy portal for Rotary District Governor showcasing life work.
Rotaract Club of Bangalore JP Nagar
Official digital portal for premier youth organization showcasing community impact and projects.
Rotary Bangalore JP Nagar
Humanitarian service portal showcasing community service projects, grants, and Rotary fellowship.
Rotaract Chennai Towers
Digital presence for one of Chennai’s premier Rotaract clubs, featuring avenue activities & registrations.
RBSW Trust
Social welfare and charitable trust dedicated to education, healthcare, and rural empowerment.
Yuva Udaan
Youth development and career empowerment initiative fostering skills and entrepreneurship.
Karthik Kittu
Executive portfolio for serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, and ecosystem architect.
StudiVantage
Global education consultancy providing international university admissions and test guidance.
Soni Hotel
Boutique hospitality and accommodations web platform with room showcases and booking inquiries.
Athre Sales & Services
Industrial water treatment systems, cooling towers, and environmental engineering solutions.
Safari Kannadiga
Wildlife safaris, eco-tours, and curated nature photography expeditions across South India.
Skills & Architecture Stack
The True Bangalorean
Samarth is a true Bangalorean at heart — an adventure lover who thrives on treks, road trips, bike rides, and strong filter coffee. He’s also a passionate supporter of Bengaluru FC (West Block Blues), Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Scuderia Ferrari, always ready for banter on sports, tech, and local food finds.
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