Open to Global Opportunities

Joshua
P.

Data Analytics · AI Engineering · Full Stack Development

Dedicated professional with 9.6 years of experience spanning software engineering, data analytics, AI engineering, and business development. Currently on-site in Rwanda, Africa. Open to global opportunities.

9.6 YrsTotal Experience
7+Freelance Clients
50+Systems Built

About Me

Who I Am

Dedicated professional with 9.6 years spanning software engineering, data analytics, AI engineering, and business development. Currently working on-site in Rwanda developing enterprise ERP applications, Power BI dashboards, and ETL pipelines. Proven ability to translate complex business logic into scalable technical solutions with end-to-end system ownership — from design and development to optimization and delivery.

Power BIReact / Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLApache NiFiAI Engineering
Current Role
Software Engineer · Rwanda, Africa (On-Site)
Email
RulingStarJoshua@gmail.com
India · WhatsApp
+91 8056047876
Rwanda · Local Call
+250 795812349
Languages
Tamil · Telugu · Hindi · English
Website
craftman.io

Technical Expertise

What I Work With

Business Intelligence
Power BIDAXSSASCustom VisualsAzure Data Factory
Data & ETL
Apache NiFiPandasPostgreSQLMSSQLParquetHadoop
Frontend
React JSNext JSTailwind CSSTypeScriptHTML/CSSRedux
Backend
Node JSExpress JSFastAPIRESTful APIsWebSockets
AI & Dev Tools
OllamaQwen3-Coder:30bClineMCP ServersVS CodeJira
Infrastructure
Linux/Windows ServersVMWarePuTTYIndexedDBNoSQLZabbix

Experience by Skill

Power BI / Data Analytics5 yrs
SQL (PostgreSQL / MSSQL)5 yrs
Web App Dev (React / Next)4 yrs
ETL – Apache NiFi3 yrs
NoSQL / IndexedDB1 yr

Languages

TamilTeluguHindiEnglish

Career Journey

Work Experience

Software Engineer● Current
Mar 2025 – Present

Akagera Business Group (ABG) · Rwanda, Africa

Full-time · On-Site
  • Developed and maintained in-house applications: Task Management System (TMS), Import Tracker, ERP Modules (Purchase, GRN, Sales)
  • Built business-critical Power BI dashboards: Forecasting Reports, P&L Analysis, Stock Aging (FIFO-based)
  • Designed ETL pipelines using Apache NiFi — integrated ODBC sources (Progress OpenEdge) into PostgreSQL and SQL Server
  • Designed complete ERP for restaurant/bar operations; integrated legacy Progress OpenEdge DB with React-based web UI
  • Built local AI development environment: Ollama, Qwen3-Coder:30b, Cline, MCP Servers (Context7, SDK Python, FileSystem)
  • Redesigned DB architecture from 20+ unstructured tables into optimized star schema
  • Enabled scalable handling of 50+ concurrent users and 500+ transactions/day
  • Converted legacy SQL backup data to Parquet format — reduced storage by 70–80%
Key Projects
Live Inventory Management (bottle-to-shot conversion)Document Tracking System with SLA monitoringInternal Chat App via WebSocketsOrganizational Chart SystemFIFO-Based Stock Aging CalculatorReplenishment Cycle Logic
ReactNode JSFastAPIPostgreSQLPower BIApache NiFiPython
Senior Software Engineer
May 2022 – Nov 2023

United Techno Pvt. Ltd. · India

Full-time
  • Developed Power BI visuals for daily sales, finance, and supply chain metrics for e.l.f. Cosmetics and Town & Country Living
  • Designed and maintained SSAS cubes for supply chain and finance management using Visual Studio
  • Led React R&D pilot project — built reusable components and Next.js SSR solutions
  • Created custom Power BI visual 'RankX' for top/bottom rankings — only PBI developer to create custom visuals
  • Honorable Mention: Extra Miler Award, Dec 2022
Power BIMSSQLSSASAzure Data FactoryReactReduxNext JSTypeScript
Technical Analyst
Feb 2020 – May 2022

Acetech Machinery Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai, India

Full-time
  • ICCC Project (Tender: Rs. 120 Cr) — 1012 IoT devices, cloud IT infrastructure, 14 integrated software applications
  • Major stakeholders: GCC Commissioner, CSCL Team, Airtel, DELL, Cisco, ESDS
  • Business & Data Analytics: BRD, FRS, SRS, UAT, UML Diagrams, RFP Compliance
  • Built KPI scorecard Power BI dashboard; embedded PBI reports in React components
  • Reported directly to Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Deputy Commissioner Vishnu Mahajan
  • Innovated a switch-over strategy that prevented a purchase worth Rs. 1 crore
Key Projects
Chennai Smart City ICCCKPI Power BI DashboardIoT Monitoring Integration
Power BIPostgreSQLReact JSApache NiFiHadoop
Business Development Manager
Feb 2019 – Dec 2019

Australian Foods India Pvt. Ltd. (CookieMan) · India

Full-time
  • Visited HNI leads, Mall Landlords, and Airport Officials to acquire new CookieMan store locations
  • Acquired 4 new stores and processed 7 renewals across malls and Indian airports
Business Development Executive → Manager
Nov 2017 – Feb 2019

Swaaadle Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Startup) · India

Full-time · Startup
  • End-to-end lead management: cold calling, social media campaigns, negotiations, pricing, deal closing
  • Managed Zoho CRM/Books, Slack, and lead generation from open-source platforms
  • Products: Website development, Digital Marketing, eCommerce (thinkgizmo.in)
  • Track Record: 45 Clients · 212 eCommerce sales · 450 deals closed · Total value Rs. 16,89,831
  • Promoted from Executive to Manager
Zoho CRMZoho BooksSlack
Senior Process Associate → Shift Lead
May 2015 – Feb 2016

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · India

Full-time
  • Pilot batch for Morgan Stanley project in QAPM; later transferred to Wealth Management team as Shift Lead
  • Process Trainer, technical document (SOP) writing, led team of 6 System Engineers
  • IT Infrastructure monitoring for Morgan Stanley: Network, Server, Mainframe, DB batch scheduling
CitrixPuTTYMainframe Monitoring
NOC Engineer → Shift Lead
Oct 2012 – Apr 2014

iOPEX Technologies · India

Full-time
  • Pilot batch for network & server monitoring using Zabbix
  • ITIL process compliance with stringent SLA requirements
  • Clients: noHold, Blackboard, Tesla, iOPEX IT Infrastructure
  • Received Extra Miler Award Dec 2012; promoted to Shift Lead
ZabbixLinuxNetwork MonitoringITIL

Personal & Professional

Projects

Web App

Data Analytics App

Analyzing Dota2 game data with detailed insights and near real-time analysis with interactive visualizations.

React.jsPostgreSQLRESTful API
da.craftman.io
Power BI

RankX – Power BI Custom Visual

Custom Power BI visual displaying top and bottom ratings combined in a single visual. Built with TypeScript and the Power BI Dev Kit.

TypeScriptPower BI Dev Kit
https://github.com/Ivaanajo/Power-BI-RankX
Analytics

Dashboard Portfolio

Collection of business intelligence dashboards: Chennai Rainfall analysis, Revenue tracking, Finance, Supply Chain & Retail metrics.

Power BIDAXPostgreSQLMSSQL
Web App

craftman.io

Personal website and client project hub — home to multiple freelance and personal development projects.

ReactNode JS
craftman.io

Freelance Clients

AhobilamHotels.comCraftman.ioAhobilamGuide.comauroindustries.orgAhobilamGowthamiRooms.comFireSafeGuardSystems.comShirlySudarshan.PhD

Milestones & Recognition

Achievements

🏆

Won 2nd place for Business Planning event @ St. Peter's University (2011)

🎮

Conducted online DotA 2 friendly tournaments (2011) — Organizer

Received Extra Miler Award at iOpex (Dec 2012) and United Techno (Dec 2022)

🚀

Achieved Shift Lead role at both iOpex and TCS within a short span of time

💡

Innovated a switch-over strategy that prevented a Rs. 1 crore purchase at AceTech (2020)

📈

Part-time trader — Intraday/Delivery (Equity & Commodity); currently analyzing Cryptocurrency

Background

Education & Details

Education

DegreeB.E – Electronics & Communication Engineering
InstitutionSt. Peter's University
Year2012

Personal

Date of Birth5th April 1990
NationalityIndian (Chennai)
StatusFather (2 Kids)
Mother TongueTelugu