Hi, my name is
Sivaganesh Balaganesh
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MS Computer Science student at Purdue University with 2+ years of experience building scalable data platforms and full-stack applications. Previously Senior Software Engineer at Visa, specializing in data engineering and privacy solutions.
About Me
Education
Purdue University
MS Computer Science
Aug 2024 - May 2026
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Anna University (MIT Campus)
BE Computer Science
Aug 2018 - May 2022
GPA: 9.45/10
Experience
Visa Inc.
Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2022 - Jul 2024
Citicorp Services
Software Engineering Intern
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Achievements
- • Visa Bravo Award Winner (2023)
- • Published Research Paper (IEEE)
- • 4.0 GPA at Purdue University
- • Full-Stack & Data Engineering Expert
Professional Summary
I'm a passionate software engineer with expertise in building scalable data platforms and full-stack applications. Currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science at Purdue University while actively seeking Summer 2025 internship opportunities.
At Visa, I led the development of a comprehensive data privacy platform that automated compliance workflows and reduced manual effort by 80%. I architected data pipelines processing millions of records daily and built real-time monitoring systems that improved operational efficiency by 40%.
My research interests include distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, and privacy-preserving technologies. I'm particularly excited about building systems that operate at scale while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Visa Inc.
Jul 2022 - Jul 2024
Bangalore, India
- ▹Led development of comprehensive data privacy platform automating GDPR/CCPA compliance workflows, reducing manual effort by 80%
- ▹Architected scalable data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Spark, processing 10M+ records daily with 99.9% reliability
- ▹Built real-time monitoring dashboard using React and Spring Boot, improving operational efficiency by 40%
- ▹Implemented automated testing framework achieving 90% code coverage and reducing production bugs by 60%
- ▹Mentored 3 junior engineers and conducted technical interviews for 15+ candidates
Software Engineering Intern
Citicorp Services India Ltd.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Chennai, India
- ▹Developed microservices for banking application using Spring Boot and PostgreSQL
- ▹Implemented RESTful APIs serving 100K+ daily requests with sub-200ms latency
- ▹Created automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Docker
- ▹Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environment
Research Assistant
MIT Data Centre
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Chennai, India
- ▹Conducted research on distributed machine learning systems
- ▹Published paper on "Efficient Resource Allocation in Edge Computing" (IEEE)
- ▹Developed prototype system demonstrating 35% improvement in resource utilization
- ▹Presented findings at international conference
Featured Projects
A selection of projects showcasing my expertise in full-stack development, data engineering, and distributed systems
Distributed inference system for large language models enabling efficient model splitting across multiple devices. Achieved 40% reduction in inference latency through optimized layer distribution.
Cross-platform clipboard synchronization service with end-to-end encryption. Supports real-time sync across devices with conflict resolution and offline support.
Data Privacy Platform
Enterprise-grade platform for automating GDPR and CCPA compliance workflows at Visa. Processes 10M+ records daily with automated data discovery and classification.
Intelligent expense tracking application using computer vision to extract data from receipts. Features automatic categorization and spending insights powered by ML.
Real-time Monitoring Dashboard
Comprehensive monitoring solution for data pipelines with real-time alerts and anomaly detection. Improved incident response time by 60%.
Technical Skills
Comprehensive skill set spanning full-stack development, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure
Languages & Frameworks
Data & Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Tools & Technologies
Areas of Expertise
Full-Stack Development
Building scalable web applications with modern frameworks and best practices
Data Engineering
Designing and implementing robust data pipelines and ETL workflows
System Design
Architecting distributed systems with high availability and scalability
Get In Touch
I'm currently seeking Summer 2025 internship opportunities in software engineering. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect!
Contact Information
Phone
+1 (765) 701-0193
+91 9176733193
Location
West Lafayette, IN