Arunav Saikia
About Arunav Saikia
Arunav Saikia is a Software Development Engineer with a background in Computer Engineering and Data Science. He has experience in developing systems that enhance operational efficiency and reduce fraud rates in various organizations.
Work at Pickrr
Arunav Saikia currently holds the position of Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Pickrr, a logistics technology company. His role involves developing and enhancing software solutions that improve operational efficiency. Notably, he created a customer profiling feature that updates user profiles through scheduled cron jobs, allowing for the extraction of information from various channels. Additionally, he enhanced the performance visibility of the courier API by implementing the Hystrix circuit breaker, which improves system reliability.
Education and Expertise
Arunav Saikia has a solid educational background in engineering and data science. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Assam, studying from 2014 to 2018. Following this, he pursued a Master's degree in Data Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, from 2019 to 2021. His academic experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in technical skills relevant to software development and data analysis.
Background
Arunav Saikia's educational journey began at St. Peter's School, where he completed his high school education under the SEBA, Regional Board of the State of Assam, from 2010 to 2012. He furthered his studies at Dr. Radha Krishna School of Arts, Commerce and Science, achieving qualifications from the Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council between 2012 and 2014. His diverse educational experiences have contributed to his technical capabilities in the field of software engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Pickrr, Arunav Saikia gained valuable experience in various positions. He worked as a Product Engineer Trainee at MaxVal Group, Inc. for three months in 2021, where he developed a reverse quality check system that generated significant revenue. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, for five months in 2020, and worked as a Data Scientist at Obaforta for three months in the same year. These roles provided him with practical experience in engineering and data science.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Arunav Saikia has made notable contributions to software development. He implemented an automatic verification system for seller onboarding that effectively reduced the fraud rate by 15%. Additionally, he integrated over 20 couriers into a courier aggregator system using the Factory Design pattern, showcasing his ability to enhance system functionality and improve user experience.