Rashi

RASHI SAXENA -|-| LinkedIn WORK EXPERIENCE Software Engineer Applications 2B, Ciena, Gurugram Oct 2024 – Present • Led a team of 10 developers, including junior and mid-level engineers and interns, managing project timelines, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring efficient resource utilization, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance. • Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and ensure project deliveries. • Delivered high-impact presentations and reports to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions. • Designed and implemented strategic roadmaps to streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency and driving business performance. • Spearheaded the development of the BPCI project, creating an interface between network devices and virtual objects to optimize command operations, leading to increased client acquisition and the integration of new features for expanded project support • Engineered complex Neo4j-5 queries and contributed to GraphQL directive development, improving data-fetch performance by reducing execution time from 6 minutes to milliseconds through Tosca modeling and data loader optimizations MTS-3, NetApp, Bangalore Apr 2022 – Oct 2024 • Mentored and guided junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development. • Contributed to the ONTAP team, specializing in data management software, including cluster storage, high availability, and data protection, reducing data loss through SnapMirror implementation • Developed the System Manager to streamline storage system management, implementing features like pagination, lazy loading, and global search, enhancing user experience and enabling quicker data retrieval • Collaborated with the Cloud Volume Services (CVS) team to develop the File Access Log feature (backend) and Azure portal integration (frontend), enhancing cloud storage functionalities • Led development of the Azure NetApp Files portal, optimizing the 'Quota Management' feature to support multi-downloads, improving download performance by 10% • Headed a team of 5-6 members, overseeing end-to-end task discussions, and delegating work, ensuring on-time completion of project stories. • Drove platform updates, conducted customer impact analysis, and facilitated knowledge transfer sessions for junior team members. Senior Software Engineer, Brillio Ciena, Noida Nov 2021– Apr 2022 • Produced high-quality, clean code for client projects, ensuring seamless integration and efficient performance across both frontend and backend systems • Developed end-to-end functionalities by leveraging expertise in MDSO, Java, and Angular, driving successful project outcomes with a focus on both frontend and backend development Software Developer, Ciena, Gurugram Jul 2017 – Nov 2021 • Developed dynamic forms and tables, including tree tables and inventory trees, to support complex functionalities like Device and Connection pages, enhancing the BPI system's flexibility and user experience • Integrated Fusion 5 with Neo4j for the first time, creating and modifying Neo4j queries and backend logic to optimize network engineers' ability to design Service Fulfillment inventory • Delivered all project milestones on time within Agile frameworks for clients including BPI, Vocus, Etisalat, Comcast, and Telstra, contributing to significant business growth, particularly in the BPI project from POC to successful implementation Intern, DonRiver, Noida Summer Internship, HCL Technologies, Noida Dec 2016 – May 2017 Jun 2016 – Jul 2016 EDUCATION ZHCET – AMU, (Tier 1 - Central University) Bachelor Of Technology in Computer Engineering Jul 2013 – Jun 2017 GPA – 9.14/10 ACHIEVEMENTS • • Bravo Award at Ciena for exceptional work and dedication, contributing to significant project success 2020 Performer of the Month, DonRiver at Ciena for extraordinary contributions at the workplace, demonstrating consistent high performance and impact 2018 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Volunteer, Savio Navjeevan Bal Bhawan Feb 2023– Present • Guided children in career choices and future opportunities, offering personalized mentorship to support their long-term goals • Engaged children in interactive learning and play, fostering growth and development through mentorship and creative activities. Creative Head, Entrepreneurship Development Cell 2015 – 2017 • Facilitated brainstorming sessions to generate and explore new business ideas and fostering a culture of innovation • Coordinated alumni mentorship events, providing support and guidance to students in developing and refining their business ideas SKILLS Program & Project Management : Agile, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource management, Planning ETAs, leading team while adhering to Agile principles, Leadership & Team Collaboration, Project Management & Execution Technical Skills : Angular, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Neo4j, RestAPI, JSON, Java, Selenium testing, SQL, Knockout.js, Scala Tools & Platoforms : Visual Studio Code, My Eclipse, SQL Developer, IntelliJ, Learning Docker, SVN, GIT Languages : Hindi (Native), English (Fluent), Urdu (Advanced Writing) CERTIFICATIONS • • • Google Project Management (Coursera, 2025) Corporate Grooming Program-Foundation (Cetpa Infotech Pvt. Ltd., 2016) PHP Training (Cetpa Infotech Pvt. Ltd., 2016)