Jithin Zachariah
About Jithin Zachariah
Jithin Zachariah is a Software Engineer currently working at Forto in Berlin, Germany, where he has optimized the quotation engine's routing algorithm, significantly enhancing user experience and revenue. He specializes in developing event-driven microservices and has a background in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Work at Forto
Jithin Zachariah has been employed at Forto as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves the development of internal SDKs, libraries, and Helm charts. He has optimized the quotation engine's routing algorithm, achieving a reduction in average search latency by up to 50%. This improvement has enhanced user experience and contributed to increased revenue for the company. Jithin works in a hybrid environment based in Berlin, Germany.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Forto, Jithin Zachariah held several positions in software engineering. He worked at EY as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in a hybrid capacity. Before that, he was employed at Tata Consultancy Services from 2019 to 2020 as a Software Engineer in Trivandrum, India. His career began at UST, where he served as an Associate Software Engineer for six months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jithin Zachariah earned his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. He specializes in developing event-driven microservices and applies SOLID principles and design patterns such as CQRS in his work.
Achievements in Software Development
During his career, Jithin Zachariah has made significant contributions to software development projects. He developed a contract management service aimed at improving the utilization of shipping contracts, which helps prevent penalties associated with under or over usage across multiple partners. His work reflects a focus on enhancing operational efficiency.