Ananth Krishna

About Ananth Krishna

I am an accomplished professional delivering over 8 years of career success in back-end software engineering within the electricity sector, specializing in developing scalable grid management software for global utilities. I bring together my expertise in Power Systems Engineering, earned through a Master of Technology degree, to develop pioneering secure software solutions using Java, Python, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Docker and Microservices. My dexterity lies in leveraging Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for advanced estimation and classification tasks, and skilled in utilizing machine learning to develop data driven solutions, enabling precise data analysis and predictive modeling.Through GE\'s prestigious Edison Engineering Development Program, I further honed my journey in engineering and leadership, laying the groundwork for my professional growth and impact.Key Achievements- Acquired proficiency in Machine Learning and Data Visualization through GE Analytics Engineer Certification, enhancing predictive accuracy by 40% through practical ML solutions- Enhanced operational efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction by reducing downtime to less than 3 minutes during outages, improving grid reliability and quality, and streamlined manual testing through an automated Python framework- Developed state-of-the-art control systems edge application software leading to a 50% increase in power plant availability and a 25% enhancement in startup efficiency. Beyond technology, I find joy in exploring India\'s rich cultural history and diversity through travel and capturing moments as an avid photographer.Feel free to reach out at a••••••••@gmail.comCore Technologies: Java, Python, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, JUnit, Mockito,Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD, Container Orchestration, AWSSoftware Architecture & Design: Object Oriented Programming, Microservices Architecture, Design Patterns, System Design, Scalability, Event-Driven architecture, Distributed Systems, API Design, Database ManagementData Science & Analytics: Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, NumPy, Pandas, Data Management & VisualizationDomain Expertise: Power Systems, Control Systems, State Estimation, Model Based Control (MBC), Electricity Grid Software, Distribution Management System, Outage Management System

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   GE Vernova

   Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Refactored outage management system\'s network service functionality to Java, Spring Boot microservice, optimizing the payload and thereby improving performance by 30%.Designed and implemented a rule-based filtering engine for outage management display, enabling users to define custom filters to filter and query data, reducing critical response time by 50%.Generated automated unit testing suite leveraging JUnit, Mockito frameworks and Github Co-pilot, accelerating testing cycles and diminishing manual testing efforts by 40%, while simultaneously elevating code coverage metrics by 60%.Spearheaded Zero Trust architecture implementation across 5 grid software components; earned \'Level 100\" certification and decreased identified vulnerabilities by 90%, securing critical infrastructure.Proposed and demonstrated an AI-driven code review framework with Coderabbit, a top-10 global submission as part of “Subtract-o-thon” competition; this decreased code review time by 25% and improved CI/CD pipeline efficiency.

Education

• MVGR College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• National Institute of Technology Warangal

  Master of Technology - MTech, Power Systems Engineering

Skills

• Predix
• Java
• Microgrid Control System
• Power Systems
• Matlab
• Predix Application Development
• Pscad
• Gas Turbines
• Control Systems Design
• C
• Powerworld
• Microsoft Office
• Python
• Simulink