Dhiren Soneji
I’m currently pursuing my MBA at XLRI Jamshedpur after spending 3.3 years as a Software Developer at Deloitte Consulting (USI), where I worked on Java-based applications for a US public sector client. During my time at Deloitte, I contributed to critical citizen-facing modules, handled end-to-end change requests, collaborated closely with functional teams, and ensured timely delivery of impactful solutions. Alongside my professional experience, I hold certifications including RHCSA and AWS Solutions Architect, reflecting my strong interest in technology and problem-solving. Through my academic and professional journey, I have aimed to combine technical expertise with collaboration and ownership to create meaningful impact.
Work experience
39 months in total
- Deloitte Consulting39 months
Career highlights
Analyst, Deloitte Consulting
- Led development and enhancement of high-volume citizen communication systems for a US public sector client, supporting 20K-30K daily notices with strong focus on reliability and operational efficiency.
- Delivered 30+ critical change requests and resolved 300+ production defects with minimal business disruption.
- Delivered multiple cost optimisation and process improvement initiatives, including envelope optimisation and Arabic language support, reducing operational overheads for the client.
- Built a medium-envelope solution impacting 8,000+ daily notices and reducing client mailing costs significantly.
- Spearheaded development of the project's first ADA-compliant notice framework, enabling accessibility compliance across 25+ notices and influencing adoption across other projects.
- Led a parallel project to deliver 70 new notices with a team of junior developers under aggressive timelines while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported database migration by analyzing and resolving 50+ migration-related defects.
Achievements
- Received 4 Deloitte awards for ownership, quality delivery, and resolving critical application issues
- Awarded Deloitte’s Outstanding Award for resolving critical security vulnerabilities and runtime exceptions
- Published patent on monitoring and implementing COVID-appropriate protocol compliance systems
- Published research paper on Gujarati Script Recognition in Elsevier Procedia Computer Science in collaboration with TIFR
Certifications
- Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
