Ganesh Raja
About Ganesh Raja
Ganesh Raja is a Senior Backend Engineer at Oportun in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with extensive experience in designing scalable frameworks and managing tech talent. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at notable organizations, including Software AG and Zoho Corporation, and has a strong academic background in engineering and data analytics.
Work at Oportun
Ganesh Raja has been employed at Oportun as a Senior Backend Engineer since 2021. He is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this role, he focuses on designing and developing scalable backend systems, contributing to the company's technology initiatives.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Ganesh worked at Software AG in various roles, including Lead Engineer and Senior Engineering Specialist, from 2013 to 2021. He also served as a Technology Specialist at Cognizant Technology Solutions for one year. His early career included a five-year tenure at Zoho Corporation as a Member Technical Staff.
Toastmasters International Involvement
Ganesh has been actively involved with Toastmasters International, serving in multiple leadership roles. He was the President of the Chennai Champions Toastmasters Club in 2020, and previously held the positions of VP - Education and VP - Membership in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Ganesh holds a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering from AAMEC, affiliated with Anna University, from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in backend engineering and distributed systems.
Technical Skills and Achievements
Ganesh possesses strong expertise in designing and developing scalable middle-tier frameworks using event-driven architecture. He has a proven track record in maintaining large application platforms in both on-premises and AWS Cloud environments. His technical skills include proficiency in enterprise messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, JMS, AMQP, and MQTT, along with a focus on code quality and performance tuning.