Somadatta Purohit

About Somadatta Purohit

Software Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in architecting and delivering enterprise-scale cloud-native applications. Proven track record in full-stack development using.NET with C#, WebAPI, and React.js, complemented by experience in database engineering across SQL Server and Snowflake DB for large-scale data operations. Proficient in modern DevOps practices, including containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS), while implementing robust CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins and GitOps with ArgoCD. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Azure cloud services, leveraging AKS for cluster management, Key Vault for secrets handling, and Blob Storage for data persistence. Enhances development efficiency through feature management via LaunchDarkly and embraces modern engineering practices by leveraging AI tools like Claude to optimize development workflows

Experience

1. Senior Engineer

   Quantium

   Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Worked towards architecting a critical access control feature for Q.Scan enabling secure data sharing between BigW(Austrailia) retailers and suppliers in the clothing category, representing ~15% of client\'s revenue. Implemented granular permissions using Salesforce entitlement rules and LaunchDarkly feature flags to protect commercially sensitive sales data• Implemented enterprise-level SSO authentication for Excel Add-ins, replacing legacy password-based authentication for AU/NZ clients. Enhanced security posture through modern authentication protocols while managing user sessions via browser cookies and local storage• Contributed in end-to-end modernization of legacy Data Export module, architecting its migration to a new repository with complete redesign. Assisted in technical decisions across UI/UX review in Figma, backend API architecture, ReactJS component design, and CI/CD implementation using GitHub Actions• Orchestrated cloud transformation by migrating legacy VM-based Add-ins to containerized infrastructure on Azure Kubernetes Service. Established robust DevOps pipeline using Jenkins and ArgoCD, while integrating Azure Key Vault for secret management• Implemented Excel Add-ins for Dollar General(US), enabling direct data analysis within Microsoft Excel applications, allowing users to generate insights from their data directly in their familiar spreadsheet• Leveraged Claude Code to enhance development productivity - optimizing code quality, streamlining technical documentation, and delivering high quality solution following higher coding standards

Education

• St. Paul's School, Rourkela

  Senior School Certificate, Class 10

• Deepika English Medium School, Rourkela, Odisha

  Higher Secondary Certificate, Class 11 & Class 12

• Siksha 'O'​ Anusandhan University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science Engineering