Anoop Sasidharan
About Anoop Sasidharan
Anoop Sasidharan is a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in software development and data solutions. He has worked for various companies, including Autodesk and Cognizant Technology Solutions, and is currently employed at Motional, focusing on scalable data solutions using big data technologies.
Current Role at Motional
Anoop Sasidharan currently serves as a Senior Engineer at Motional, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced engineering solutions within the company. His work involves collaborating with teams to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Motional, Anoop Sasidharan accumulated extensive experience in software development across various companies. He worked at Autodesk as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to product development in Singapore. Prior to that, he held positions at bigbasket.com, where he worked as a Software Development Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Education
Anoop Sasidharan completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bangalore from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Bangalore Public School, where he completed his ICSE certification. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and software development.
Technical Expertise and Achievements
Anoop Sasidharan has developed a strong expertise in big data technologies, particularly in building scalable and resilient data solutions using Spark. He has implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in a significant reduction of AWS costs by 40-50% in the past year. His passion for automating repetitive tasks is evident in his adherence to the KISS and DRY principles.
Career Progression and Roles
Anoop Sasidharan's career includes various roles in technology and software development. He began as a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2012 to 2015. He then transitioned to Byond Travel as a Full Stack Developer for 11 months in 2015-2016. He also served as a Product Owner at Autodesk for 5 months in 2020, further diversifying his experience in the tech industry.