Avinash Prasad
About Avinash Prasad
Avinash Prasad is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, system integration, and RESTful API development. He has worked for various companies including CircleCI, Oracle, and LinkedIn, and is actively involved in mentoring peers and promoting programming best practices.
Current Role at CircleCI
Avinash Prasad currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at CircleCI, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves working on software development projects that enhance the capabilities of CircleCI's continuous integration and delivery platform. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and contributes to the company's mission of improving software development workflows.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Avinash Prasad has held various positions in software engineering across multiple companies. He worked at Oracle as a Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2017 to 2020, and at Scotiabank as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes significant tenures at LinkedIn and SAP Ariba, where he focused on software development and engineering best practices.
Mentorship and Training Contributions
Avinash Prasad has actively participated in mentoring peers throughout his career. He has been involved in training new joiners and conducting code reviews, which promotes good programming practices within his teams. This commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Avinash Prasad possesses significant experience in system integration and RESTful API development. He has developed expertise in creating interactive visualizations for data-driven applications, contributing to the development of large-scale infrastructure monitoring systems. His technical skills are complemented by his involvement in building real-time applications, as demonstrated by his presentation at PyCon India 2012.
Educational Background
Avinash Prasad earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering & Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. This educational foundation has supported his career in software engineering and technology.