Hi, I’m Pavan Pothnis 👋 Principal Software Developer | Informatica | EX - SAP Labs I started my journey as a Technical Support Engineer and, over 12+ years, climbed my way up to become a Principal Software Developer at one of the top data management companies in the world. Along the way, I’ve worked in roles building deep expertise in the following areas : ☁️ Cloud & Data: Specializing in the Azure ecosystem (Fabric, Synapse, ADLS), NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, Mongo), and building large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines. 💻 Backend Development: Crafting resilient applications with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. 🛠️ DevOps & Automation: Driving efficiency with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker) and a strong foundation in QA. 📊 Analytics & BI: Translating complex data into clear insights using Power BI and Tableau. 💡 Leadership: Mentoring engineers and leading high-impact, collaborative projects. I know what it’s like to start at the bottom, navigate doubt, change paths, and push through — and I’m here to help others do the same. Whether you're trying to break into development, grow into a senior engineering role, or master cloud data integration, I offer practical, personalized guidance backed by real-world experience. I’ve navigated the terrain one challenge at a time. Let's accelerate your journey. Let’s talk. Let's build your path forward. Here are my expert service on Offer 1. 🧭 Career Mentoring for Software Engineers (From QA/Support to Developer) Duration: 30–60 mins For: Early-career engineers, testers, support engineers, freshers What You’ll Get: Personalized roadmap to transition from support or QA to development Skill-building strategy based on real industry needs Tips on navigating promotions, performance reviews, and growth conversations Confidence-boosting advice from someone who’s walked the path. 2. ☁️ Cloud Data Engineering Coaching – Azure and Fabric Duration: 60 mins For: Aspiring & Current Engineers, Analysts, and Tech Leads looking to master the Azure & Fabric Data Stack. What You’ll Get: A Personalized Learning Roadmap: Get a clear, step-by-step learning path tailored to your skills and career goals. We’ll cut through the noise and focus on what you need to learn, why it matters, and the best ways to learn it. Guidance on Enterprise-Grade Patterns: Move beyond basic tutorials. Learn the "why" behind battle-tested patterns, understand how to choose the right approach for a given problem, and discover the common pitfalls to avoid as you build your skills. Strategic Skill Development for Key Tech: Demystify complex services like Synapse, Cosmos DB, and Power BI. We’ll focus on their core use cases, how they fit together, and the problem-solving frameworks you need to tackle challenges on your own. Holistic Career & Skill Guidance: Understand the full picture. Receive guidance on how data engineering interacts with backend services (Java, Spring Boot) and DevOps (Docker, CI/CD) to become a more well-rounded and valuable engineer. My role is to guide you on the path to learning Cloud Data Engineering. This session focuses on creating your roadmap, clarifying concepts, and sharing proven strategies based on my hands-on experience. 3. 🛠️ DevOps & Automation – Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD Guidance Duration: 30 mins For: Mid-level engineers or teams looking to adopt or improve DevOps What You’ll Get: Step-by-step setup for Jenkins pipelines, Docker containers How to embed test automation into CI/CD Best practices I’ve learned from managing complex releases across global teams Debugging and optimization support. 4. 🎯 Certification Mentorship – AI, Azure, Fabric, Java, Python and many more Duration: 30 mins For: Anyone preparing for tech certifications What You’ll Get: Study strategies and what to expect from certification exams Guidance on which certifications suit your career path Resources and prep timelines Tips to crack your next technical milestone 5. 🎓 Mock Interviews & Resume Review (Tech Roles – Java, Cloud, Data) Duration: 45 mins For: Anyone prepping for developer or cloud engineering interviews What You’ll Get: One-on-one mock interviews with detailed feedback Common interview patterns and how to approach system design Resume review tailored for tech roles Action plan to improve clarity, confidence, and communication