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Deepak Arora

Avid Software Specialist & Entrepreneur

Summary

I am a passionate software person with a background in developing real-time server applications, mobile apps, and Cloud-based services. I have experience with Azure and other cloud services at scale. I am enthusiastic about iterating fast in a startup environment and getting the right design for customers while understanding and articulating the tradeoffs. An entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude can drive consensus across various stakeholders. I aspire to improve health, safety, and the environment by building a better technical solution — ambitious, self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.

Work History

Aug 2019Present

Principal Software Architect

DNV, Høvik, Norway

A vital member of the engineering leadership team, drive critical design initiatives, participate in strategic & tactical decisions, collaborate with internal partner teams and be accountable for shipping a complete service offering that succeeds with customers.

Mar 2016June 2019

Senior Software Developer (since June 2018) & Product Champion

National Oilwell Varco, Oslo, Norway

Liable to the design, architect, and development of oil-related automation software products in a well-regulated way. Involve in market research, pricing strategy, products promotion. Ensure that customer, team, and business needs are well represented in the development process and aimed at creating solutions and products which make a positive impact on HSE.

Jun 2013June 2019

Software Developer

National Oilwell Varco, Oslo, Norway

Responsible for the automation of Drilling Fluid Systems. Engaged in analysing rig operators requirements, designing, writing and testing software applications, and drafting and maintaining technical specs, test plans, and operational documents.

Feb 2010Apr 2013

Desktop Software Developer

Opera Software, Oslo, Norway

Analyst and consultant of impactful technologies for a Desktop Browser. Prototyped and realised various commercial features in the Browser. Supervised integration of software modules and tasks. Handled and resolved both customers and internally reported issues. Rewrote portion of the Browser UI to have a modern look and feel.

Nov 2009Jan 2010

Architectural Consultant

Opera Software, Oslo, Norway

Responsibilities include articulating an architectural vision, conceptualizing and experimenting with alternative architectural approaches, creating models and component and interface specification documents, validating the architecture against requirements and assumptions, listening to stakeholders' values, concerns and goals, and building technology roadmaps.

May 2008Oct 2009

Project Manager

Opera Software, Oslo, Norway

Assisted customers to achieve development plans, schedules, and project outcomes. Developed project plans and ensured milestones were met according to an agreed schedule. Tracked issues, expedited resolution and provided a weekly status report to senior management. Managed the day-to-day operations filling many roles to support growth and add to the bottom line.

Dec 2005Apr 2008

Mobile Software Developer

Opera Software, Oslo, Norway

Responsible for deploying browsers on different platforms, including Windows Mobile and Android for OEMs - HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Sharp, and Willcom. Represented as a technical specialist in workshops hosted by Samsung and HTC in interoperability testings.

Mar 2003Nov 2005

Software Engineer

Comviva Technologies, India

Responsibilities encompass the implementation of MMS Client for OEMs like Motorola, Samsung and HTC, porting of  WAP browser on Windows Mobile and BREW platforms, support engineer to esteemed telecom operators like Dhiraagu from Sri Lanka, and Aircel and Airtel from India. Trained onsite staff.

Apr 2000Jan 2003

Lecturer

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India

Conducted training programs for engineering graduates. Delivered corporate training. Handled C, C++, Data Structure and Linux (Signal, Process, Pipe and FIFO, and File and Directory)  courses. Delivered talks on Java Programming, Data Structures, System Software, Operating System, Microprocessor (8086 and 80186).

Patents

community CONTRIBUTION

NativeScript DeviceInfo: NativeScript plugin to acquire device info. The plugin offers cross-platform, utility APIs to retrieve or query device-related information. The utility APIs are available for iOS and Android platforms.

NativeScript NetServicesNativeScript plugin for Bonjour/ZeroConf and network monitoring. RxJS based APIs for service discovery, browsing and publication, and networking monitoring.

Transably: In today's time, we are surrounded by mobile devices, running on diversified Operating Systems (OSs), with a hapless eco-system for exchanging information. A need for an app arose which could bridge devices equipped with heterogeneous OSs to seamlessly share information. Transably is one of the apps which fills this gap.

Education

20002003

Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

The final year project was on a Distributed Conditioning Monitoring System. Passed with First Class with Distinction.

Certifications

Apr 2020Apr 2022

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft
Oct 2012Oct 2014

Certification in C# Fundamental, C# 4.0, and C#

Microsoft
Aug 2010Dec 2010

APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management

APM - ILX Group
Aug 2009Feb 2010

Norwegian Language (Writing and Speaking)

Rosenhof skole, Oslo