Sahil Kumar Rana

Backend & Infrastructure Engineer

New Delhi, IN.

About

Results-oriented Backend & Infrastructure Engineer with over 2 years of experience in automation, real-time data ingestion, and robust backend API development. Proficient in Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS services. Demonstrated expertise at a LegalTech startup, building advanced document automation and validation systems using Express.js and Docker. Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions for high-availability environments. Certified in AWS Cloud Practitioner and Project Management - Six Sigma Green Belt.

Work

LawyalTech (LegalTech Startup)

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Backend Developer

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Summary

Developed a document automation platform backend, leveraging Firebase and Express.js, and integrated PostgreSQL for structured storage.

Highlights

Deployed backend services within Docker containers, enhancing environment consistency and accelerating testing cycles.

Engineered robust data validation and scoring logic to accurately assess user inputs for legal documents.

Sify Technologies

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Data Center Operations Engineer

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Summary

Oversaw comprehensive full-stack data center operations, including incident response, automation, monitoring, and transition support.

Highlights

Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Building Management Systems (BMS), leading VAPT audits, IAM integration, and optimizing ISO 50001 Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

Successfully delivered over 350 cross-connects, generating $300K in value. Managed ServiceNow-based incident and project workflows, and led a 6-member team in executing successful client infrastructure transitions.

Conducted comprehensive root cause analyses, delivered internal training, and performed infrastructure audits, contributing to a sustained 99.98% uptime.

Education

Chandigarh University

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Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science Engineering Grade: N/A

Certificates

Project Management - Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Certification Body

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Skills

Python

Backend Development, Data Ingestion, API Development.

MySQL

Database Management, Data Storage.

PostgreSQL

Database Management, Structured Storage.

Bash

Scripting, Automation.

Docker

Containerization, Deployment, Microservices.

Git

Version Control, Collaboration.

OPC UA

Industrial IoT, Data Collection.

Postman

API Testing, API Development.

ServiceNow

ITSM, Workflow Management, Incident Management.

CMMS

Maintenance Management, Operations.

Linux/Unix

Operating Systems, System Administration.

GitHub

Version Control, Code Collaboration.

IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Security, Access Control.

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, System Reliability.

ISO 50001

Energy Management, PUE Optimization, Compliance.

ISO 27001

Information Security, Compliance, Auditing.

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis.

Leadership

Team Leadership, Project Management, Mentorship.

Documentation

Technical Writing, Process Documentation.

Client Interaction

Client Relations, Communication, Stakeholder Management.

Firebase

NoSQL Database, Backend Services.

Express.js

Node.js Framework, API Development.

AWS Services

Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Operations.

Projects

Data Center Billing Automation

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Summary

Automated billing processes for data center operations, utilizing Docker, ServiceNow, and MS Excel.

Real-Time Data Collection & Storage

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Summary

Developed a real-time data collection and storage solution as an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering, leveraging Python, OPC-UA, and MySQL.