On Meet Our Team this month, meet Deepika Choubey, Senior Software Engineer at Fiter! Deepika is the epitome of how passion for technology combined with enthusiastic problem-solving yields meaningful solutions to real-world problems.
Read on to learn more about Deepika’s professional journey that has landed her at Fiter, how she sees work at Fiter and within the FinTech industry, and how cooking and listening to music has morphed Deepika into a force to be reckoned with in FinTech.
The Why?
Throughout her career, Deepika has been continuously fascinated by the endless possibilities that software engineering offers in terms of innovation and impact. The fast-paced nature of the industry and the constant evolution of technologies fuels Deepika’s engagement and excitement for ongoing learning and growth.
The Where? Fiter, of course!
When the opportunity arose to join Fiter as a Senior Software Engineer, Deepika was immediately drawn to Fiter’s mission and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects with talented people. The ongoing contribution to impactful initiatives is not only satisfying but provides constant opportunity for skill development and professional growth. The entire process has been a rewarding one, allowing Deepika to apply her expertise toward meaningful projects and to make a positive impact on the world through technology.
The How? Challenges of the Role
The Senior Software Engineer role embodies several key challenges, with specific strategic approaches required to tackle each challenge effectively:
- Complexity of Projects: The work on large-scale systems and the implementation of new technologies includes inherent complexity. Thoroughly understanding the project and its complexity and compiling the required solution through personal analysis and collaboration with other team members leverages everyone’s strengths, expertise, and insights to resolve complex problems more effectively.
- Team Collaboration and Communication: While fostering effective collaboration and communication within teams is always fundamental to the success of any software project, this challenge is compounded when the teams are distributed geographically or cross-functionally. Fostering a culture of transparency, open communication, and knowledge-sharing within the team as well as maintaining regular stand-up meetings, code reviews, and documentation helps ensure everyone is aligned and informed about the project’s progress and objectives.
- Keeping Up with Emerging Technologies: As a Senior Software Engineer, keeping up with advancements is crucial to staying relevant and delivering high-quality solutions. Thus, Deepika puts in the time needed for continuous learning through online courses provided and supported by Fiter. Deepika also encourages experimentation and innovation within her team, allowing team members to explore new technologies and approaches in a controlled environment.
Continuous Learning
To stay technically proficient and aligned with industry advancements, Deepika regularly utilizes online platforms for personal learning. Engaging with tech communities on platforms like Stack Overflow, pursuing professional certifications, participating in hands-on projects, and engaging in internal knowledge-sharing sessions within Fiter further Deepika’s expertise. This multifaceted approach keeps Deepika current with the latest technologies, continuously expands her skillset, and effectively contributes to innovative solutions in the dynamic field of technology.
Impactful Projects
Deepika recalls her two most impactful and rewarding projects since joining Fiter: the development of the Sparkle and Caritas projects:
Sparkle was a rewarding project mainly due to Deepika’s involvement in its Odoo integration. Odoo is a powerful suite of open-source business applications that covers various business needs, including CRM, accounting, inventory management, and more. The Odoo integration had since been accepted by the MIFOS community.
The Caritas project also had substantial impact on Deepika’s growth, as it was during the Caritas project that Deepika mastered the integration of Microsoft Azure API for sending mails, and experienced working with angular 9 and material.
Both projects challenged Deepika to stretch her technical capabilities, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and think strategically about how technology can be used to improve people’s lives. The experience has propelled Deepika’s growth as a Senior Software Engineer at Fiter and equipped her with valuable skills and insights that she continues to apply in her work today.
Hobbies and Inspiration
When Deepika is not hard at work making an impact through technology, you can find her honing her skills and her focus through multiple creative outlets. Deepika enjoys cooking, thriving on the creativity and experimentation cooking offers, which in turn translates to innovative problem-solving in her professional life. When Deepika seeks relaxation and inspiration, she puts on some music, leveraging the fresh perspective the music generates in approaching challenges.
Deepika also loves to venture outdoors, spending time in nature and enjoying time with family members, all of which increase relaxation and satisfaction in her life. This assortment of hobbies offers a balanced outlet for creativity, stress relief, and personal growth.
FinTech Industry Trends
In the next few years, the FinTech industry will see continued growth driven by digital banking, blockchain, AI, and open banking. Software engineers should focus on building scalable, secure platforms, embracing AI and ML for risk assessment and customer experience enhancement. Compliance with evolving regulations and cybersecurity will remain paramount. Additionally, embedded finance and expanding access to underserved markets will drive innovation. Software engineers must adapt to these trends, mastering new technologies, and prioritizing seamless integration and user-centric design to shape the future of finance.
Technological Innovation at Fiter
Fiter’s approach to adopting new technologies involves thorough research, proof-of-concept trials, and collaboration across teams. The company prioritizes technologies that align with its project requirements, scalability needs, and long-term vision. Regular communication in town halls ensures that innovations are aligned with company goals, enhancing product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Fiter maintains a balance between embracing cutting-edge technologies and mitigating risks, focusing on practicality and feasibility. Continuous evaluation and feedback loops ensure that Fiter’s technology stack remains dynamic and relevant in driving the company’s success. Fiter continuously evolves, using ChatGPT, copilot and additional new tools to improve productivity and effective solutions.
Fiter’s customer-centric approach, coupled with continuous monitoring of the direction of the FinTech industry and white space opportunities ensure Fiter’s customers stay relevant and ahead of the curb.
To find out more about how Deepika and Fiter can help your business, reach out to us @ https://fiter.io/contact-us
