Pawan Sharma
About Pawan Sharma
Pawan Sharma is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and database technologies. He has worked at Goibibo in various roles since 2015 and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering.
Current Role as Principal Software Engineer
Pawan Sharma currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Goibibo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing scalable applications and employs various technologies to enhance software performance. His expertise in database technologies and messaging systems plays a crucial role in his contributions to the company.
Previous Experience at Goibibo
Pawan Sharma has a significant history with Goibibo, having worked there in multiple capacities. He began as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017, then advanced to Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. Following this, he took on the role of Lead Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His progression through these roles highlights his growing expertise and contributions to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Pawan Sharma holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Science and Engineering from Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune. He also earned a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Hi-Tech Polytechnic, Aurangabad. His educational background supports his expertise in various database technologies, including MongoDB, MySql, Redis, Aerospike, DynamoDB, and Cassandra.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Pawan Sharma specializes in building high RPM services utilizing technologies such as GoLang, Python, and AWS Services. He is proficient in employing automated testing practices to ensure software reliability and cost optimization. Additionally, he utilizes messaging systems like Kafka, which enhances the scalability of applications he develops.
Previous Employment at Zomato and FirstCry
Before his tenure at Goibibo, Pawan Sharma worked at Zomato as a Software Developer from 2013 to 2015, where he gained valuable experience in software development. He also briefly worked at FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) as a Software Developer for four months in 2015. These roles contributed to his overall skill set and understanding of the software development landscape.