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< Career Objective >

"Strive for mastery in Native & Hybrid Cloud, and Desktop & Application Virtualization Technologies."

SIDDHARTH DASHORE

( Mr. Dash )


Education:
Master's degree in Computer Science (Jun 2020)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Jun 2016)

Date of Birth: Oct 26, 1992
Contact no: +91 (879) 325-6553
Email: mail@siddharthdashore.com
Email (Alt.): siddharthdashore26@gmail.com

Websites:
SiddharthDashore.com
ShaileshDashore.com


< Work Experience >




  • ( Aug 2022 - Present )

    - Designation: Sr. Software Engineer
    - Improved key features of 'Azure Stack Hub', enhancing 'Deployment Automation', 'Patch and Update Tools' and 'Dell Switch Management'
    - Created PowerFlex Storage & Boss Card Benchmark Tool using Prometheus, Node-exporter, Grafana, Python, Shell script, and Docker
    - Facilitated early access support for Dell ACP for Microsoft Azure on 15G & 16G platforms, contributing to successful customer POCs
    - Implemented new features and resolved defects as an NPI Team Member for Dell ACP for Microsoft Azure, enhancing product stability
    - Streamlined product deployment for Dev testing, reducing deployment time by 70% using Autobahn
    - Recognized 'Team Recognition' awards for exceptional teamwork and project success across initiatives

  • ( Apr 2018 - Aug 2022 )

    - Designation: Sr. Software Engineer
    - Led a 7-member Scrum team in development, project management, backlog refinement, and software planning, ensuring standards compliance
    - Engineered 7 modules, including Windows & Linux agents for Dedicated & Shared Desktops, App Virtualization, and event-driven updates mechanism
    - Drafted detailed technical components with high-level architecture, design patterns, and reusable code, enhancing development efficiency by 25%
    - Directed Dev & QA teams on Manual, Automated (Selenium), Performance (JMeter), and Web Services Testing, increasing coverage by 40%
    - Optimized products, reducing memory consumption from peak 2GB to 50MB and CPU usage from peak 50% to 2% by resolving leaks
    - Designed Patcher to automate product patches in production environments, reducing patching time by 80% and downtime by 50%
    - Optimized Product MKDocs using Macros-Plugin, Include-Extensions, and Global Constants, reducing maintenance effort by 40% and enhancing consistency; received the 'Best Creation Award'
    - Automated product builds using Jenkins, cutting build time by 60% and improving success rate by 35%
    - Honored with the 'Emerging Leader Award' in 2022 and 'Silent Contributor Award' for 2017-18

  • ( Aug 2016 - Mar 2018 )

    - Designation: Software Engineer
    - Gained hands-on experience working with Windows and Linux dedicated desktops, Windows shared desktops, and application virtualization, contributing to core product enhancements.
    - Developed and implemented the 'HyWorks Patcher', an automated solution for applying product patches, including database changes and backup mechanisms, in production environments. This replaced the previous manual and disorganized patching process, greatly improving efficiency and reliability.

  • 4. Friendz Designers & Developers

    ( Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 )

    - Designation: CEO / Founder
    - Founded a startup aiding individuals in crafting digital experiences, delivering 22 websites, 3 mobile apps, and 5 logos
    - Built a centralized study materials portal for the VIT College CSE Department, utilized by 250+ users and receiving 2000+ hits in a semester

  • ( Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 )

    - A summer training on Big Data, Hadoop, HDFS, YARN and Hadoop-Installation by Technophilia, IIT Bombay
    - Hands-on experience in Map/Reduce, Apache Pig, Apache Hive, Apache Sqoop and Apache HBase

  • ( Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 )

    - A summer training on J2EE-Struts Framework held by HP Summer Training Nodal Center, Mumbai
    - Designed a prototype of an HTML based online operating system (MyOS) which can be used to store & access data online in an easy & safer way from anywhere over the internet
    - Implemented using the concepts of JSP and filters using HTML, CSS & JAVA (Struts Framework)
    - The project was well appreciated among all the projects at the training

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< my projects >




  • 1. Dedicated and Shared Desktop Agents (4 modules)

    ( Jan 2017 - Aug 2022 )

    - Led a team of 3, ensuring project success, driving innovation, and fostering continuous improvement and professional growth
    - Engineered Shared & Dedicated Desktop and Application Delivery architectures for AD, LDAP, and Workgroup users on Windows, CentOS, and Ubuntu
    - Implemented Desktop Customization, Session Auditing, Virtual IP Management, Session Recording, and Session Management with Custom Alerts
    - Built NuGet packages to ensure code reusability, boosting development efficiency by 30% and maintaining high quality across products
    - Developed Process Enhanced Tracking to support hard-to-track applications for Windows Application Delivery, including User Impersonations
    - Enabled MSIX package-based app-attach for distributing applications, increasing deployment efficiency by 50%
    - Technologies: C#, REST API, Win32 APIs, PowerShell, Sysprep, MSIX, NSIS, .NET Core, Python, Bash Scripts, Git-Bash, Azure, EF 6, EF Core, LINQ

  • 2. Diagnostics Tool

    ( Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 )

    - Led and mentored a team of 4, releasing the product on time and winning the "Best Creation Award" for the quality and usability of the product
    - Reduced communication and diagnostic time for the support team by up to 50%, improving efficiency across internal and external teams
    - Acquired VM blueprint and diagnostic data; organized tasks using agile methods, boosting team productivity by 25%
    - Technologies: .NET Framework 4.7.2, Win32 APIs, PowerShell, Bash Scripts, Redmine, MS Teams, Azure Boards, EF 6, LINQ

  • 3. VM Scale Booster

    ( Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 )

    - Implemented event-driven mechanism, reducing VM status update time from 20 min to 30 sec, reducing stress on RAM (4GB) and CPU (15%)
    - Achieved load balancing and high availability between Docker setups using Apache Swarm & Keepalived, increasing system reliability by 50%
    - Ported the codebase to run as a Microservice, Windows WCF service, and Linux Daemon, improving scalability and flexibility by 30%
    - Technologies: Docker Registry, Apache Swarm, RabbitMQ, .NET (Standard 2.0, Core 2.1, Framework 4.7.2), Python 3, Bash Scripts, EF 6, LINQ

  • 4. Linux Shared Host Desktop (CentOS/Ubuntu)

    ( Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 )

    - Availed Linux shared desktop and app virtualization into Ubuntu and CentOS operating systems for AD, LDAP & Workgroup users
    - Built features including user session management, desktop customization, user synchronization, session auditing, and alert messaging
    - Technologies used: Docker, .NET Core, Python, Bash Scripts, UDP, Git-Bash, Xrdp

  • 5. Windows Desktop Watermark

    ( Mar 2018 )

    - Built User Desktop Watermark Tool for Windows OS. Feature includes customizable watermarks for user sessions. Tool used with products DVM Tools and Session Host to provide custom user experience
    - Technologies used: C#, Windows APIs

  • 6. HyWorks Patcher

    ( Feb 2018 )

    - Designed & Implemented HyWorks Patcher used for applying product patches along with backup mechanism in the production environments to defeat the previous manual unorganized process for applying patches
    - Technologies used: NSIS, C#

  • 7. Linux DVM Tools (CentOS/Ubuntu)

    ( Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 )

    - Architected a tool from scratch to support Linux [CentOS & Ubuntu] VMs as dedicated desktops for AD, LDAP & Workgroup users
    - Designed Linux Sysprep module like available Windows Sysprep tool to support dynamic cloning and customization of VMs
    - Implemented user session monitoring to Syslog server, session management with single-user access, and alert messaging
    - Technologies used: .NET Core, Python, Bash Scripts, UDP, Git-Bash, Xrdp

  • 8. Windows DVM Tools

    ( Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 )

    - Developed user session management for single session restricted Windows dedicated desktop for AD & Workgroup users
    - Implemented session auditing to Syslog & RabbitMQ servers, session timeouts and customizable alert messaging
    - Integrated Windows Sysprep to support dynamic cloning of dedicated VMs and added service reliability to support server stress
    - Created NSIS based custom installer to support both UI and silent modes for selective products installation
    - Technologies and tools used: C#, Windows APIs, PowerShell, Windows Sysprep, NSIS, Syslog, RabbitMQ

  • 9. Windows Desktop Customization

    ( Jun 2017 )

    Built User Desktop Session Customization Tool for windows OS. Feature includes customization of desktop icon, taskbar icon, start menu, registry & group policies. Tool used with product DVM Tools

  • 10. Windows Shared Host Desktop

    ( Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 )

    - Availed Windows shared desktops and app virtualization into Windows Servers & WVD for AD, LDAP & Workgroup users
    - Built features including user session management, desktop customization, user synchronization, session auditing, and alert messaging
    - Technologies and tools used: C#, Windows APIs, PowerShell, NSIS, Syslog, RabbitMQ

  • 11. HyWorks Management Console

    ( Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 )

    - Designed folder structure view for Organizations and various web pages using MVC
    - Implemented one-click custom upgrade for multiple independent products and logs download feature on the portal
    - Technologies and tools used: C#, ASP.NET, MVC with Entity Framework

  • 12. DashID

    ( Aug 2017 )

    An android app to authenticate Windows PC using Smartphone's Figure Print Sensor, module also includes power operations and remote access.

  • 13. DashLock

    ( July 2017 )

    An android app to remotely lock Windows PC using smartphone's one touch widget.

  • 14. DashServiceReliability

    ( Apr 2017 )

    A tool to reliably start a service, useful in VMs with high load on the server

  • 15. DashUsersCleanup

    ( May 2017 )

    A fully customizable tool useful for administrators for live users' cleanup in windows servers.

  • 16. DashUserSessionsInfo

    ( Mar 2017 )

    A tool to fetch detailed users' session info (including session state, session timings), useful for administrators in windows servers.

  • 17. DashOTP

    ( Jan 2017 )

    A customizable set of APIs for One-Time-Passwords. Developers can request / verify OTPs and use session tokens for further communications.

  • 18. DashSMS

    ( Dec 2016 )

    A Kotlin based android app for online SMS sending solution, also exposed SMS sending customizable APIs.

  • 19. DashBhajman

    ( Dec 2016 )

    A minimal sized (4MB) android-based music player for high quality Bhajan streaming. (dedicated to my dad)

  • 20. DashCopy

    ( Nov 2016 )

    A fully customizable windows clipboard with features including burst-copy and selective-copy.

  • 21. DashNotes

    ( Oct 2016 )

    A place to manage your To-Do list, with easily draggable user friendly UI.

  • 22. System Usage Info

    ( Aug 2016 )

    - Monitored CPU/RAM/Primary-Drive usage, created using WPF C#, WCF service and an MVC portal (ASP.NET)
    - Windows notification messages were displayed when they cross threshold with interval of 10 sec.
    - Application service automatically runs in background while windows startup, can be accessed via system tray

  • 23. A framework for a centralized repository of blood banks

    ( Mar 2015-Apr 2016 )

    - Developed an API-controlled framework for blood banks, hospitals, and blood donation camps, improving operational efficiency by 40%
    - Designed a user-friendly, one-page modular website, desktop software, and an Android app, boosting user engagement by 50%
    - Awarded with "Overall Best Idea & Implementation" in I2I Competition, organized by EATON, COEP and BHAU, Pune (2015)
    - Achieved 1st Runner-up position among 100+ participant colleges in Avaya Smart Project Competition, Pune (2016)
    - Technologies: C#, REST API, PHP, MySQL, Android, EF 6, LINQ

  • 24. Gaming Mouse

    ( Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 )

    - Developed a model of a gaming mouse with 6 operational buttons (including DPI option)
    - Assembled using Embedded Systems skills with PIC18F45 IC
    - Yielded a 50% benefit over existing gaming mouse costs

  • 25. Hindu Aartiya

    ( Started on Apr 2016 )

    A place to find all Hindu Aartiya.

  • 26. Orphanage Portal

    ( Feb 2016 - Apr 2016 )

    - Designed a portal for people willing to donate at orphanage homes where orphanage homes can upload/update their requirements by logging into their accounts on the portal or directly via calling to administrators
    - The same framework can be scaled to various Smart City projects (e.g. old age homes, organ donations)

  • 27. Anonymous Message

    ( Started on Jan 2016 )

    A website to send online free SMS anonymously.

  • 28. Technical Blog

    ( Started on Nov 2015 )

    A technical blog (blogs.infydash.com) to find all current tech updates.

  • 29. Port Virtualization & Anonymous Windows OS

    ( Nov 2015 )

    - Directed and monitored the entire network communication of a computer by checking data packets on VM before moving them to the destination [host OS]. Hence by making virtual OS as a primary port for internet
    - Implemented by setting up vSwitch, using Hyper-V, NAT with a bridged network, Linux commands & vSphere
    - Successfully tried making Windows (primary OS) anonymous using Linux commands (on Linux VM)
    - Assigned three IPs to a single device, allowing users to create multiple virtual servers on the same device with dedicated IPs

  • 30. Project Geo

    ( Started on Jun 2015 )

    A light weight website to locate yourself. This works very well even on slow internet connections like 2G.

  • 31. Tyre Doctor

    ( Started on May 2015 )

    Designed a concept portal for users to locate nearby TyreDoctors (Pancharwalas).

  • 32. Ubuntu Whatsapp

    ( Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 )

    - Developed an Ubuntu version of WhatsApp which will allow us to send/receive WhatsApp messages in Unix environment
    - User base consisted of 10+ students across the section; Challenges included frequent updates of WhatsApp

  • 33. Study Portal

    ( Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 )

    - Developed a novel centralized portal to find study material for VIT college CSE Department
    - The portal used by 250 users, got 2000+ hits in the academic semester 01/15 - 06/15
    - Served as a baseline for developing institute level portal to find study material and course contents

  • 34. Client-Server Audio-Video Streaming

    ( Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 )

    - Communicated (Audio-Video streaming & broadcast) between multiple clients and servers via a single proxy server
    - Implemented load balancing mechanism, which leads to efficient usage of the bandwidth and fast processing
    - Connections with TCP/IP protocol on the JAVA platform using the concepts of sockets & multiple threading
    - Tested with 4 clients, 2 servers and 1 proxy server all at a time that worked efficiently

  • 35. MyOS

    ( Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 )

    - Designed a prototype of an HTML based Online Operating System (MyOS) which can be used to store & access data online in an easy & safer way from anywhere
    - Implemented using the concepts of JSP Servlets and filters using HTML, CSS & JAVA (Struts Framework) - The project was well appreciated among all the projects at training

  • ( Jun 2014 - Present )

    An Online Profile cum Art Gallery for Rock Paintings, Modern Art, Meditation, Modern Miniatures, Black & White and Wooden Sculptures by Artist Shailesh Dashore. 

  • 37. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROXY-SERVER

    ( Feb 2014 - May 2014 )

    A model to minimize the machine configuration of client side. Few servers with high configuration machines used to provide parallel processing of multiple tasks to number of clients via a single Proxy-Server. Skills Used of C#.NET, Socket Programming.

  • 38. DIGITAL CLOCK

    ( Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 )

    A descriptive model of an stop watch using BCD counters. Skills used of Digital Electronic and Logic Gates.

  • 39. WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY (WiTricity)

    ( Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 )

    - Conceptualized a single source inside a room to supply electricity to nearby equipment without using wires
    - Generated flux inside the room that further used to induce 1.7V potential difference wirelessly at nearby points using the concepts of Faraday's Law

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< Skills >

Technical Skills

Programming: Go, C# .NET (WCF, LINQ, Entity Framework 6), Python, NSIS, ASP.NET, MVC, RESTful API, SOAP API, PHP, WordPress

Databases: MS SQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, LiteDB

DevOps: Azure, Docker (Registry, Swarm), Kubernetes, VMware (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere), Hyper-V (SCVMM), Nutanix, Jenkins CI/CD

Tools: Codeium, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, VS Code, Postman, SoapUI, Git, SVN, Redmine, RabbitMQ, MSMQ, AD, LDAP, Jira, Kibana, JMeter, Selenium Grid, Azure Boards

Operating Systems: Azure Stack HCI, Windows Servers [2003-2022], Windows Clients [7-11], Ubuntu [16-24], CentOS[7,8], RHEL [5-9]

Multimedia: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw


Languages Known

English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish & Marathi

Strengths

Leadership, Self-learner, Go-Getter attitude, Hard worker & Punctual

Hobbies

Reading, Knowledge Sharing, Travelling, Photography, Blogging and Volunteer Work.

Career Interests

Development and leadership in .NET Core, Python, Desktop/App Virtualization & Cloud Technologies.

Awards

Awarded with “Silent Contributor 2017-18” at Accops Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Awarded as 1st Runner-up position in "Avaya Smart Project Competition 2016"

Awarded as "Overall Best Idea & Implementation" I2I Competition, organized by EATON, COEP and BHAU, Pune 2015

Headed as 'Multimedia Secretary' a 'Council Member' for 2014-2015 session at VIT College, Pune

Participated in Walk for Seva walkathon organized be Sahayog Foundation on 11th Jan 2015

< Contact >

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