Riya B.

Riya B.

Senior Java Engineer | Product Manager

Mumbai, India
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About Me

Riya is a Senior Java Engineer and Product Manager/Owner who has been working with Java for 6+ years while exploring the latest AI technologies and cloud services. She is also proficient in JavaScript, AJAX, XML, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Maven, AWS, and many other technologies. Riya’s broader expertise includes product management/PO skills like product vision, roadmap development, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, risk management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and sprint planning.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Java Engineer | Product Manager
2024 - Present
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Prioritizing client needs in terms of product features and aligning them with stakeholder feedback.

  • Overseeing product development and communicating with the dev team to plan, review, and refine requirements.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

Product OwnerJavaAgile Product Management Core Java
QAD India
QAD India
Senior Software Developer
2022 - Present (2 years)
Remote
  • Streamlining data analysis by providing detailed information on entity processes, latest changes, different file versions, time logs for each process stage, and error logs through a user-friendly UI, resulting in a 60% decrease in resolution effort by setting up REST API end points.

  • Led the initiative to support 10+ content source formats (e.g., .doc, .json, .pdf, .xlsx), improving the system’s adaptability and integration with diverse data sources.

  • Led the successful replacement of outdated tools with modern technologies in the supply chain domain, resulting in a 90% reduction in manual efforts and a 99% increase in operational efficiency and data reliability.

  • Managing end-to-end project delivery from initial requirements gathering to final deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and adherence to timelines.

  • Acting as a primary liaison, managing expectations and communicating project status effectively, prioritizing and managing product backlogs, ensuring clear user stories and actionable tasks.

  • Using Agile metrics to assess performance, identify improvements, and make data-driven decisions.

  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams like product management, QA, and customer support to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services
System Engineer
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Remote
  • Streamlined workflow by implementing the DigiGOV Framework Common Modules, resulting in a 30% reduction in service request completion time.

  • Reduced manual data manipulation time by creating the DataHub Application, improving customer engagement and sales revenue by 20% and 15% respectively by launching the eCommerce application YoungScot.

  • Protected over 10,000 files from unauthorized access by developing the iSecure portal, which includes a password-protected file-sharing and locking mechanism, reducing potential security threats by 70% by conducting vulnerability scans using CVC, SAST, and DAST processes.

  • Improved system responsiveness by optimizing DB transaction time through performance testing and strengthened data security by implementing data privacy measures such as encrypting critical data and secure transactions.

  • Enhanced system efficiency by developing CRUD functionalities for the Geography layer of the codebase.

Data Manipulation eCommerce Data Security SASTDynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Vulnerability AssessmentDatabase Transactions Performance TestingData PrivacyData EncryptionCRUDGeography
Space Technology & Aeronautical Rocketry
Space Technology & Aeronautical Rocketry
Data Analyst
2017 - 2017
Surat, India
  • Worked on Axis and Axis 2.0 for model rocket electronics design, incorporating sensors like accelerometer, RF transmitter, and pressure sensor to improve flight accuracy and stability.

  • Created user-friendly GUI in Visual Basic for real-time sensor calibration and analysis, enhancing launch success.

  • Developed Starboat 1.0, a Martian rover prototype, using Raspberry Pi and Python with integrated sensors (camera, accelerometer, motion sensor, RF transmitter, obstacle detection sensor, servo motors).

  • Achieved precise control, increased obstacle avoidance, and a 20% improvement in speed and direction control.

  • Designed a VB GUI for easy access to controls and live video feed, enhancing rover efficiency and accuracy.

Portfolio

2nd Place Hackathon Winner
2nd Place Hackathon Winner

Awarded 2nd place and $1,500 in a holiday hackathon hosted by Serverless Guru. Built a scalable and serverless AI chatbot - Red Jingles - with Christmas themed characters, focusing on security, scalability, and extensibility. Used LangChain, Chainlit, and OpenAI LLMs (for AI features) and AWS, GCP, Terraform, and GitHub Actions to manage serverless and scalable infrastructure. Demo video Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/riya-j-bhavsar_demo-alert-red-jingles-made-us-win-2nd-activity-7157638824284561408-4u1E

On-the-Spot Award
On-the-Spot Award

Appreciated for my immense contribution to Datahub Portal, which was part of a public sector project, focusing on Big Data, processing, manipulation, and export. Completed the IPsafe process for the Citizen Account Services project, which took almost 6 months to finish, focusing on complete codebase testing, security asset testing (SAST), dynamic asset testing (DAST), data privacy, performance testing (PT), and code venerability check (CVC). Rigorous testing and hard to achieve.

Best Team Award
Best Team Award

The team received appreciation for contributing to Citizen Account Services (CAS) under a public sector government domain for outstanding deliverables. Worked on multiple portals like DataHub, Parents, YoungScot, iSecure, IPsafe.

Education

BE Electronics and Communication
BE Electronics and Communication
Dr.S.&S.S. Gandhi College of Engineering & Technology - India
2013 - 2017 (4 years)