Raghavasai Kowlasker

Software Engineer 1

I am working as a Software Engineer 1 at Northern Natural Gas, I design, develop, and maintain gas pipeline and utility Applications using .Net frameworks and Microsoft-based services. These applications are used by various teams throughout the company to make informed business decisions and create effective product strategies. My role involves ensuring the applications are robust and production-ready to support the company's operations.

During my time at Accenture, I made significant contributions to a project by optimizing database performance, configuring Redis Cluster, and developing the front-end using Vue3, HTML, and Javascript. I also transformed user requirements into user stories, followed Agile methodologies, and ensured high-quality deliverables through integration testing. These efforts resulted in improved project outcomes, increased system capacity, and enhanced user engagement, highlighting the impact of focused efforts on achieving project goals.

My Master's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and professional experience have equipped me with diverse technical skills, enabling to provide innovative solutions across different software platforms. I have successfully contributed to various projects, leveraging my expertise to tackle multifaceted technical challenges.

Work Experiences

Northern Natural Gas

Omaha, NE, USA
Application Developer
2022 July- Present
  • Improved Pipeline Historical Data report visibility by including direction details, resulting in 50% decrease in application dependencies and increased data observability for insightful business metrics.
  • Built consolidated summary of PHD report to inspect over 6000 miles of gas pipelines, increasing application performance by 60% and improving efficiency for field technicians to understand pipeline defects.
  • Developed full stack web feature for corrosion compliance records application, transforming manual data entry into a one-click job and providing a single view of reports to avoid error-prone manual entry.
  • Enhanced RESTful web service APIs by removing database dependencies, resulting in a decrease of data latency by 70%.
  • Refactored gas pipeline main flow and segmentation according to client requirements, improving performance of ArcGIS tools application by 75%.
  • Leveraged C# and MS SQL server for CRUD operations in gas reference pressure calculation and corrosion compliance applications.
  • Utilized Azure Data Studio for backend integration work in an agile environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance application based on client requirements.
  • Worked with AngularJS and Python to build ArcGIS Map tools application.
  • Streamlined application performance by improving code quality and reducing bugs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines

Gradute Research Assistant

The University of Nebraska,Omaha


Omaha, NE, USA
Full-Stack Developer
2021 Aug- 2022 Jul
  • Derived analysis leveraging Jupyter notebook to find valuable insights that helped recapitulate client’s code health metrics. Identifying the potential flaws with the help of the health metrics model reduced the risk of the metrics by 75%.
  • Optimized API endpoints to a single notebook to analyze and predict health metric activity, resulting in a 50% increase in performance and a 30% increase in accuracy.
  • Designed and architected a Proof-of-concept chatbot in the healthcare domain for improving pregnant women’s nutrition literacy. Integrated the user interface using natural language processing from Google Dialogue Flow and hosted the chatbot application in GCP, resulting in a 70% increase in user engagement and effectiveness.
  • Reviewed journels series in ACM organization on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is a journal series and acted as a 3AC reviewer, contributing to the advancement of HCI research and knowledge dissemination.

Accenture

Pune, India
Software Developer
2019 July- 2020 October-
  • Optimized project performance by designing and normalizing the Database model components to 3NF, resulting in a 30% reduction in query response time.
  • Contributed to the project's scalability by successfully configuring Redis Cluster in the project lab and on AWS ECS Cluster, increasing the system's capacity by 50%.
  • Improved project outcomes by transforming user requirements into 50+ user stories and tickets, following Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration using Azure Devops throughout the software development life cycle.
  • Developed the front-end using Vue3, HTML, and Javascript, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement and an improved user experience.
  • Ensured high-quality deliverables by developing 100+ integration test cases and improving code coverage to 95%, resulting in a 40% reduction in bug density.

Projects

Marked By Covid: Memorial Matrix

Graduate Student
Aug 2022 – Dec 2022
  • Developed a new website for Marked by Covid organization from scratch with a team of 9, utilizing Python, Vue3, Django framework, and PostgreSQL.
  • Created a central repository of Covid memorial monuments on the website, which has been recognized as a pandemic remembrance for lost ones due to Covid.
  • Implemented a Google Maps API solution for memorial monuments and featured web pages, enabling users to submit, search, and acquire information about these events.
  • Integrated a donation option on the platform for individuals looking to contribute to this meaningful cause.
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Mercy Affordable Properties

Graduate Student
Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

A rental maintaince Application

  • Developed and enhanced a web-based tool to streamline the management and monitoring of repair requests in a residential complex.
  • Created a user-friendly platform that caters to four unique personas: property manager, building manager, tenants, and maintenance staff.
  • Utilized Python, the Django framework, and Postgres database to construct a robust and efficient tool.
  • Deployed the platform on Heroku for seamless accessibility and usage.
  • Designed and implemented a solution to address the specific needs of a residential property management setting.
  • Engineered a solution that simplifies and expedites the repair request process, improving tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Built a scalable and adaptable platform to manage repair requests and maintenance schedules for a residential complex.
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Advancement in Stegano-Analysis

Bachelor Student
Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
  • Developed a steganographic model using the Least Significant Bit (LSB) and Mist filter algorithm as a foundation, generating an encrypted key to secure data.
  • Implemented a Neural Network model to enable encrypted data of any format, including text, image, or video.
  • Utilized Python, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to develop the model, which was deployed on PythonAnywhere.
  • Contributed to the field of data security by creating an advanced steganographic model capable of encrypting various types of data using a Neural Network approach.
  • Enhanced the OCD to design all the required servers for software development in large scale industry.

Drought Forecasting and Estimation

Bachelor Student
Aug 2017 – Dec 2017
  • Initiated estimation of drought severity using Standard Precipitation Index(SPI) and Palmer Drought Severity Index(PDSI) models, predicting index scale from -3 (highest drought) to +3 (fertile land).
  • Utilized 100 years of Indian Meteorological Department dataset to train and test the model, employing Support Vector Machine, Artificial Neural Network, Naive Bayes, and Random Forest algorithms to determine the best accuracy.
  • Achieved 97% accuracy from the Random Forest algorithm, utilizing Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and MS Excel to develop the model.
  • Contributed to the field of drought prediction by applying advanced data analysis techniques and utilizing machine learning algorithms to accurately predict drought severity.

Product Recommendation System

Bachelor Student
Jan 2017 – May 2017
  • Led a bachelor project team to design and develop a custom online store with 10 product categories and an inventory of over 40 items, from ideation to implementation.
  • Implemented advanced data mining techniques such as content-based filtering and K-Nearest Neighbor algorithm to provide personalized product recommendations based on customers' past interactions with the website.
  • Conducted thorough user experience testing and iteratively improved the website's functionality and interface, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and engagement.

Education

MS Management Information Systems

The University of Nebraska, Omaha
2021 - 2022
Coursework:
IT infrastructure & Cloud (AWS), NoSQL & Big Data (Mongo DB, Redis, Hadoop, Spark, Cassandra), Data Mining (Regression Algorithms, Decision tree, Analysis Decision), Data Management (Oracle SQL), Managing Software Development (Python, Django), Enterprise Architecture (Node JS, Vue, APIs integration), Information & Data Quality Management (MS Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis).
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BE Computer Science and Engineering

KLE Technological University
2015 - 2019

I have majored in Computer Science Engineering. My Minors were Data Analytics. I was in Top 10% in the class.
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Professional Skills

Skills

Python C# SQL Django Azure Devops AWS Vue3 js .Net framework AngularJS MySQL Oracle SQL Mulesoft Visual Basic (VB.Net)
Postman Seaborn Pandas Jupyter Notebook Git ArcGIS Jira

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Get in Touch

Drop me a line at kowlaskerraghavasai@gmail.com or call me at 531 389 5243