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Garima Goel

Fremont,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and talented Technical Architect working at Apple Inc. with 20+ years of experience in software design and development using cutting edge technologies in ML, Big Data, Distributed Computing & Storage domain. Strong track record of delivering elegant engineering solutions, achieving great results, and leading technical efforts across multiple large teams.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Architect

Apple Inc
04.2015 - Current
  • Prototyped and implemented Search Ranking System for Apple Online Store using state-of-the-art ML algorithm
  • Increased annual revenue by XX million dollars
  • Led technical effort across large number of engineering and partner teams
  • Built from scratch automated ML pipeline to train models using distributed computing and big data technologies
  • Crafted innovative solution to detect Apple passwords that are similar to breached passwords within 10 ms and with 99.8% accuracy
  • Led design and implementation of Anomaly Detection Solution to detect fraudulent activity for critical Apple Systems using distributed computing and big data technologies
  • Led design and implementation of 2 critical large scale products to collect and manage data for millions of Apple devices by collaborating with multiple engineering teams
  • Mentored and provided technical expertise to 10+ senior and junior members

Senior Software Engineer

Symantec Corporation
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Designed and implemented core components of key Symantec's Validation and Identity Protection (VIP) products to provide Strong User Authentication
  • Effectively collaborated with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.

Project Lead

Oracle Corporation
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Designed and implemented new components of Oracle's security product - OAM to provide security solutions to enterprise customers
  • Consistently delivered high-quality projects within budget and on schedule
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.

Senior Software Engineer

Symantec Corporation
07.2004 - 03.2010
  • Designed and implemented core components of Symantec's key clustering product - Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) for providing High Availability & Disaster Recovery to enterprise applications
  • Interfaced with strategic partners like EMC, Symantec stakeholders and key customers
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.

Software Engineer

IBM Global Services
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • Designed database schema and User Interface for WAP shopping cart application

Education

Master of Science - Computer Networks

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Pune
05.2000

Skills

  • Java, Scala, Python, C, C
  • Apache Spark, Cassandra, Kakfa, AWS S3
  • REST APIs, JSON
  • Clustering, High-Availability & Disaster Recovery
  • PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn Leadership Skills
  • Innovation & Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Received awards for outstanding performance while working at Apple Inc.
  • Invented an algorithm for fast cluster failure detection and failover of applications. Awarded US patent for it (#8266474)
  • Presented at multiple Apple-wide ML Conferences
  • Completed Machine Learning course authorized by Stanford University
  • Received A++ award and several Applause awards for outstanding performance while working at Symantec Corporation
  • Awarded Research Assistantship while pursing M.S. from USC, LA
  • Ranked among top 2 in a class of 100 students in B.E. degree in Computer Science
  • Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

Timeline

Technical Architect

Apple Inc
04.2015 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Symantec Corporation
08.2012 - 03.2015

Project Lead

Oracle Corporation
03.2010 - 07.2012

Senior Software Engineer

Symantec Corporation
07.2004 - 03.2010

Software Engineer

IBM Global Services
08.2000 - 07.2001

Master of Science - Computer Networks

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Pune
Garima Goel