Pranay C
About Pranay C
Pranay C is a Software Engineer currently working at Socotra in San Francisco, California, where he has contributed to significant projects since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked for several companies in India and the United States, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, SriCity.
Work at Socotra
Pranay C has been employed at Socotra as a Software Engineer since 2022, contributing to the company's operations in San Francisco, California. His role involves developing plugins and API endpoints that have been adopted by over 40 insurance companies, including notable clients such as Hippo, AXA, and Berkley. Pranay has released code into production using the Kubernetes K8 platform and implemented features that optimize storage space and enhance performance. He has collaborated with multiple teams to establish roles and permissions for service endpoints, ensuring proper authorization across the platform.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Socotra, Pranay C held several software engineering positions. He worked at Steelwedge (now part of E2open) from 2015 to 2017 in India, where he focused on software development. He then joined AT&T from 2018 to 2020, also in India, before moving to Green Turtle Gaming Technologies Pvt Ltd for a year. Following this, he worked at Western Digital from 2020 to 2022 in the United States, where he continued to develop his skills in software engineering before transitioning to his current role at Socotra.
Education and Expertise
Pranay C earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, SriCity, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Key Contributions
At Socotra, Pranay has made significant contributions to the software development process. He implemented a feature to suppress zero premium invoices for endorsements, optimizing storage space by up to 5%, which has been adopted by around 10 customers. Additionally, he enhanced the policy rating flow, improving performance by approximately 15% by mapping rating factors directly to policies. Pranay also plays a role in mentoring new team members and conducting code reviews, fostering a collaborative work environment.