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Arnab Datta
Arnab Datta
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Senior Technical Leadership & Consulting

Arnab Datta

Senior Software Developer, Technical Lead & IT Consultant

Senior Software Development & IT Delivery professional with 11+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing and securing web applications, enterprise information systems, and digital workflow solutions. Proven background across the Chief Minister's Office, District Administration, and Kolkata Police, leading operational teams, delivering e-Governance transformations, and engineering custom MIS and workflow automation solutions.

PHP (CodeIgniter & Laravel) Python & Analytics MySQL, PostgreSQL & Oracle e-Governance & MMPs Application Security & Hardening Workflow Automation & MIS
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[email protected] +91-8981534337 LinkedIn Profile Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Arnab Datta - Senior Software Developer & Technical Lead
Arnab Datta
Senior Tech Lead & IT Consultant
11+ Yrs Exp
Available for Strategic IT & Tech Lead Roles WEST BENGAL / HYBRID
11+
Years Experience
Software Development & IT Project Delivery
20+
DEOs Supervised
CMO Grievance Operational Cell Workloads
e-Governance
Public Sector Systems
Statewide & District Administrative Implementations
App Security
Defense-in-Depth
Vulnerability Remediation & WB-CSIRT Coordination
Executive Profile

Engineering Secure, Scalable Digital Transformation

Uniting 11+ years of full-lifecycle software development, mission-critical e-Governance delivery, application security assessments, and inter-departmental leadership across state administration and enterprise sectors.

Software Engineering

End-to-end web engineering in PHP (CodeIgniter 4, Laravel), Python, and JavaScript. Designing robust MVC/HMVC architectures, REST APIs, and optimized relational schemas.

CodeIgniter 4 Laravel Python REST APIs

e-Governance Delivery

Implemented district-wide e-District Mission Mode Project, paperless NIC e-Office workflows, and Anumati Single Window Clearance System under West Bengal Telecom Guidelines.

e-District MMP NIC e-Office Anumati SWCS

Application Security

Delivered web application security assessments, GIGW/STQC compliance checks, OWASP threat mitigation, application hardening, and technical coordination with WB-CSIRT.

OWASP ZAP Burp Suite WB-CSIRT Liaison GIGW / STQC

Workflow & MIS Analytics

Developed custom automated data-processing and grievance monitoring solutions in CodeIgniter, PHP, and Python, generating executive MIS dashboards and policy briefings.

Python Analytics Executive MIS Workflow Automation
Core Competencies

Functional & Domain Expertise

Key professional specializations backed by over a decade of public sector technology delivery, systems architecture, and team supervision.

01

Software Development & ALM

End-to-end web application development covering requirements analysis, solution design, development, database integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting and user support.

02

Requirements & Process Mapping

Understanding business and administrative requirements, translating operational needs into application specifications, mapping existing processes, identifying improvement opportunities and defining functional workflows.

03

Solution Design & Automation

Designing practical technology solutions, application workflows, task-management processes and digital systems to streamline operations, improve process visibility and reduce manual effort.

04

IT Project Implementation

Planning and executing technology implementations, coordinating technical activities, supporting deployment, resolving implementation issues, tracking progress and ensuring delivery aligned with functional requirements.

05

Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinating with Government departments, field offices, technical teams, senior officials and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues, track implementation progress and ensure timely execution of technology-enabled processes.

06

Team Supervision & Monitoring

Supervising operational resources, allocating technical/administrative tasks, monitoring work progress, reviewing outputs, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring timely completion of assigned activities.

Career Journey

Professional Experience Track

11+ years of demonstrated leadership across state executive bodies, district administrative headquarters, cyber intelligence, technology consulting, and technical education.

Junior Consultant & Information Security Technical Officer

Chief Minister's Office, Government of West Bengal
Monitoring of Programme Implementation & Grievance Cell • Nabanna, Howrah
April 2025 – October 2026

Managed and monitored the centralized CMO Grievance Portal, coordinated grievance routing and resolution across government departments and field offices, supervised a 20+ member Data Entry Operator unit, and engineered custom data-processing applications and MIS dashboards in CodeIgniter, PHP, MySQL, and Python.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ CMO Grievance Portal Management: Managed and monitored the CMO Grievance Portal, coordinating with departments and field offices to facilitate timely grievance routing, follow-up and resolution while strengthening operational visibility and accountability.
  • ▹ Team Leadership (20+ DEOs): Supervised 20+ Data Entry Operators by allocating grievance-upload workloads, monitoring daily progress and collecting status reports, ensuring timely and accurate data processing across assigned operations.
  • ▹ Grievance Analysis & Routing: Analyzed incoming grievances and supported departmental mapping and assignment, enabling structured routing, follow-up and disposal of cases across relevant departments and field offices.
  • ▹ Inter-departmental Coordination: Coordinated with government departments, field officials and senior officers to track pending grievances, identify workflow bottlenecks and support timely resolution and service-delivery accountability.
  • ▹ Samannay Portal Administration: Administered and analyzed the Samannay Portal for monitoring implementation progress of Chief Minister-announced projects, validating departmental submissions for accuracy, completeness and timely status updates.
  • ▹ Custom Software Development: Designed and developed custom applications and data-processing solutions for grievance tracking, DEO work monitoring, data analysis and MIS generation using CodeIgniter, PHP, MySQL and Python to automate operational workflows and improve reporting capabilities.
  • ▹ Executive Dashboards & MIS: Prepared MIS reports, analytical dashboards, progress summaries, briefs and management presentations for senior officers and policy-level reviews, converting operational data into structured information for monitoring and decision-making.
  • ▹ Cyber Security & WB-CSIRT Coordination: Coordinated with WB-CSIRT on information-security matters, supporting issue identification, mitigation follow-up and security-related coordination for government IT systems.
Stack: CodeIgniter PHP MySQL Python MIS Dashboards Samannay Portal Grievance Portal WB-CSIRT

District Project Manager (IT & e-Governance) & Information Security Technical Officer

Office of the District Magistrate & Collector, Paschim Bardhaman
IT & e-Governance Section / District e-Governance Society (DeGS) • Asansol
November 2020 – April 2025

Led district-level implementation of the e-District Mission Mode Project, coordinated technical implementation and operational requirements to support delivery of digital government services across the district. Implemented e-Office, Anumati SWCS, and custom web portals while delivering application security assessments and user training.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ e-District Mission Mode Project: Led district-level implementation of the e-District Mission Mode Project, coordinating technical implementation and operational requirements to support delivery of digital government services across the district.
  • ▹ e-Office Digital Workplace Rollout: Implemented the e-Office platform in Paschim Bardhaman, providing user training, technical documentation and implementation support to facilitate adoption of digital office workflows.
  • ▹ Anumati Single Window Clearance: Implemented the Anumati Portal/Single Window Clearance System in accordance with the West Bengal Telecom Infrastructure Guidelines, 2020, translating regulatory and administrative requirements into an operational digital workflow.
  • ▹ Custom Government Web Portals: Designed and developed multiple Government web applications using CodeIgniter and MySQL, including the Complaint Monitoring System, Samannay, Civil Defence Volunteers Management System and e-Family Tree Certificate Portal, converting administrative processes into structured digital applications.
  • ▹ Full Lifecycle Application Engineering: Led application development across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, database implementation, testing, deployment support, maintenance and troubleshooting of government information systems.
  • ▹ InfoSec & Cyber Police Coordination: Provided Information Security awareness and technical support to Government officials, strengthening security practices; coordinated with local Cyber Police on information-security matters, supporting technical coordination, issue escalation and follow-up.
  • ▹ User Training & Operational Continuity: Provided ongoing application implementation, maintenance and technical troubleshooting support, while conducting user training and preparing technical documentation to ensure effective system adoption and continuity of operations.
Stack: PHP CodeIgniter MySQL e-District e-Office Anumati SWCS Cyber Police Coordination

Computer Analyst

Cyber Patrol Cell, Kolkata Police – Lalbazar
Special Task Force, e-Governance Cell & Traffic Computer Cell • Lalbazar, Kolkata
August 2017 – November 2020

Developed, optimized and maintained numerous web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, MySQL and Oracle. Designed responsive web interfaces, performed web application security assessments, GIGW/STQC compliance checks, and supported daily operations of deployed police systems.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ Web Application Engineering: Developed, optimized and maintained numerous web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, MySQL and Oracle, delivering application functionality aligned with operational and user requirements.
  • ▹ Requirements Analysis: Analyzed business and technical requirements and translated them into web-based solutions, managing development activities within defined delivery timelines.
  • ▹ Responsive Interface Development: Designed and developed responsive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap and JavaScript-based technologies, supporting consistent usability across web platforms.
  • ▹ Security Assessments & Hardening: Conducted web application security assessments and supported GIGW/STQC compliance-oriented security checks, identifying potential security concerns and contributing to application hardening.
  • ▹ System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Provided technical guidance, application maintenance and user support, troubleshooting application issues and supporting reliable day-to-day operation of deployed systems.
Stack: PHP CodeIgniter MySQL Oracle HTML5 / Bootstrap GIGW / STQC Compliance Application Hardening
TREASURY & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Data Entry Operator

Office of the District Magistrate & Collector, Purba Bardhaman
Treasury Section, SDO Katwa • Katwa, Purba Bardhaman
August 2015 – August 2017

Processed financial and administrative data using IFMS/HRMS and compiled monthly accounts and supporting records for accurate and timely submission to State and Central Government authorities.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ Financial & Administrative Processing: Processed financial and administrative data using IFMS/HRMS across sub-divisional treasury operations.
  • ▹ Monthly Account Compilation: Compiled monthly accounts and supporting records for accurate and timely submission to State and Central Government authorities.
  • ▹ Digital Ledger Reconciliation: Verified data vouchers, reconciled treasury ledgers, and provided administrative IT support to treasury officers.
Stack: IFMS / HRMS Treasury Accounts Data Reconciliation Government Financial MIS

Founder & Senior Technical Consultant

WebStine
Web Development, Project Management & Consulting • Bardhaman & Remote
October 2018 – Present

Founded and continue to manage WebStine, providing web development, project management and technology consulting services. Manage web development projects from requirement gathering and planning through development, testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ Full-Lifecycle Project Management: Manage web development projects from requirement gathering and planning through development, database design, testing and delivery.
  • ▹ Technical Advisory & Architecture: Consult with clients to understand their business needs and recommend suitable website solutions, application architectures and technical approaches.
  • ▹ Delivery Coordination: Coordinate project activities, manage priorities and monitor progress to support timely, secure and budget-aligned project delivery.
  • ▹ Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements, discuss project progress, and manage technical expectations effectively.
Stack: PHP CodeIgniter Laravel MySQL REST APIs eCommerce Project Management

PHP & WordPress Developer

Stellate Technologies
Software Development Division • Bardhaman
July 2015 – October 2018

Developed, customized, and maintained dynamic websites and web applications using PHP and WordPress. Built and customized WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements and business needs.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ Dynamic Web Development: Developed, customized, and maintained dynamic websites and web applications using PHP and WordPress.
  • ▹ Custom Themes & Plugins: Built and customized WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements and business needs adhering to core coding standards.
  • ▹ CMS Architecture & Configurations: Worked with WordPress CMS to manage website content, layouts, functionality, database queries and site configurations.
Stack: PHP WordPress MySQL JavaScript Theme Development Custom Plugins
ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL PEDAGOGY

Computer Faculty

Burdwan Institute of Advanced Computing (BIAC)
Computer Science & Programming Division • Burdwan
January 2012 – December 2017

Taught computer science, programming, and web development to undergraduate engineering students as well as school students (Classes 6 to 12 across various educational boards). Delivered practical, industry-aligned instruction in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C, C++, Java, PHP, MySQL, and software design principles tailored to academic curricula and engineering project requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Delivery:

  • ▹ Engineering Student Pedagogy: Taught core programming languages (C, C++, Java, PHP) and modern web development to undergraduate engineering students, focusing on algorithmic problem-solving, object-oriented concepts, and relational database systems.
  • ▹ Web Development & Practical Coding Labs: Delivered hands-on lab sessions on web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL), mentoring engineering students through semester software projects, architectural structuring, and code debugging.
  • ▹ School Curriculum Instruction: Taught computer science and programming fundamentals to students from Classes 6 to 12 across CBSE, ICSE, and West Bengal State boards.
  • ▹ Data Structures & Algorithmic Thinking: Guided students through computational theory, data structure implementations, and structured programming methodologies to build strong technical foundations.
Stack: Web Development C / C++ Java PHP & MySQL HTML5 / CSS / JS Data Structures Algorithms
Core Technology Architecture

Technical Skills & Delivery Matrix

Categorized technical capabilities and hands-on toolsets verified across 11+ years of enterprise and government project implementations.

Domain / Category Core Technologies & Competencies Implementation Scope & Context
Software Engineering
Core Backend
PHP (8.x / 7.x) Python JavaScript (ES6+) MVC / HMVC Architecture RESTful Web Services OOP Design Patterns
Server-side architecture, high-concurrency request routing, automated background cron jobs, and enterprise business logic engineering.
Web Frameworks
Application Frameworks
CodeIgniter (4.x / 3.x) Laravel Tailwind CSS Bootstrap Materialize
Rapid prototyping and enterprise deployment of modular MVC web portals, middleware authentication pipelines, and responsive user interfaces.
Web & APIs
Interfaces & Data Exchange
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript jQuery AJAX JSON / XML REST APIs Responsive Web Design
Mobile-first responsive frontend systems, asynchronous client-server data streaming, accessible semantic layouts, and cross-browser resilience.
Database Management
RDBMS & Optimization
MySQL PostgreSQL Oracle Relational Schema Design Indexing Strategies Query Optimization Stored Procedures
Complex data modeling, normalization, indexed performance tuning, transaction safety, and high-volume analytical query execution.
Application Security
InfoSec & Hardening
Web Application Security Vulnerability Assessment OWASP Top 10 Security Auditing Application Hardening OWASP ZAP Burp Suite Nmap Wireshark Netsparker
Pre-audit vulnerability scanning, remediation follow-up with CERT-In empanelled auditors, SQL injection & XSS prevention, and WB-CSIRT advisory alignment.
e-Governance Systems
Public Sector IT Systems
Government IT Systems Digital Service Delivery Process Digitization Workflow Automation Mission Mode Projects Business Process Mapping Inter-departmental Coordination GIGW / STQC Compliance
Rollout and lifecycle coordination for statewide and district-level e-Governance platforms (e-Office, CMO Grievance, Samannay, e-District, Banglarbhumi).
CMS & eCommerce
Content & Commerce
WordPress WooCommerce Odoo ERP Custom Laravel Commerce
Custom theme architecture, plugin development, payment gateway integration, catalog structures, and content publishing workflows.
Development & Deployment
DevOps & Server Admin
Git / GitHub Apache Web Server Linux (Ubuntu) XAMPP / WAMP VS Code PyCharm Sublime Text
Version control governance, virtual host orchestration, Linux server administration, SSL certificate configuration, and automated build pipelines.
AI-Assisted Engineering
Productivity & Prototyping
AI-Assisted Coding Automated Debugging Code Review & Linting Requirements Analysis Technical Documentation Rapid Solution Prototyping
Accelerating engineering turnaround through AI-augmented synthesis, architectural verification, test case generation, and documentation drafting.
Accreditations

Professional Certifications

National and specialized credentials validating database systems, application security, mobile engineering, and advanced computer systems.

Academic Track

Educational Qualifications & Diplomas

Chronological academic foundation from state secondary boards to national advanced computing diplomas and Master of Science in Computer Science.

POSTGRADUATE MASTER'S DEGREE

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science

The University of Burdwan, Burdwan
2016 – 2018

Specialized postgraduate education in Advanced Computer Science, Algorithmic Analysis, Distributed Operating Systems, Computational Theory, Relational Database Systems, and Cybersecurity.

ADVANCED NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

NIELIT 'A' Level (Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications)

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India
2013 – 2014

Advanced national computing diploma equivalent to full Computer Applications degree, validating mastery in Software Engineering, Data Structures, Relational Database Management Systems, and Web Application Engineering.

NATIONAL IT FOUNDATION DIPLOMA

NIELIT 'O' Level (Business Professional Programmer)

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India
2012 – 2013

Government of India recognized qualification certifying core business programming, computer networks, internet technologies, and software engineering foundations.

UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY DEGREE

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Bio-Science

The University of Burdwan, Burdwan
2010 – 2013

Three-year undergraduate general degree in Bio-Science from The University of Burdwan, covering Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, and Environmental Studies. Provided solid foundational training in biological systems, laboratory experimentation, environmental science, and analytical research inquiry.

HIGHER SECONDARY (10+2)

Higher Secondary Examination (10+2)

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE)
2007 – 2009

Higher secondary science education under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) with coursework in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (elective), Environmental Education, Bengali (A), and English (B).

SECONDARY EDUCATION (10TH)

Madhyamik Pariksha (10th Standard)

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)
2006

Comprehensive secondary schooling covering mathematics, physical science, life science, history, geography, and languages.

Communication

Languages & Global Delivery

Bengali Native / Bilingual
English Professional Working
Hindi Professional Working
Spanish Elementary
Strong communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder presentation abilities across multilingual administrative and technical environments.
Knowledge Transfer

Lectures, User Training & Public Advocacy

Demonstrated commitment to capacity building through government workplace user training, citizen cybersecurity lectures, and environmental conservation advocacy.

User Training & e-Governance

STATE & DISTRICT PUBLIC SECTOR WORKPLACES

Conducted specialized user training programs and technical capacity building for administrative officers, section heads, and clerical staff to ensure effective adoption of e-Office, e-District, Anumati SWCS, and custom government portals.

  • ✔ Preparation of Technical Documentation & User Manuals
  • ✔ Paperless e-Office Workflow & Digital Signatures (DSC)
  • ✔ Operational Continuity & Technical Troubleshooting

Cyber Security Awareness Lectures

DEFENSIVE CYBER HYGIENE & CITIZEN SAFETY

Delivered structured cybersecurity awareness lectures, public campaigns (including National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Jangalmahal Utsab cyber safety kiosks with Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate), educating government personnel and citizens on cyber hygiene.

  • ✔ Phishing, Spear-Phishing & Online Fraud Prevention
  • ✔ DPDP Act 2023, GDPR & Digital Data Privacy Rights
  • ✔ WB-CSIRT Incident Readiness & Escalation Protocols

Environmental Conservation Lectures

ECOLOGICAL PRESERVATION & GREEN COMPUTING

Authored monographs and delivered educational lectures on sustainable living, the ecological impacts of light pollution on nocturnal avian sleep cycles, natural pollinator preservation (butterflies and bees), and sustainable green computing.

  • ✔ Artificial Light Pollution Impacts on Biodiversity
  • ✔ Protection of Pollinators & Agricultural Ecosystems
  • ✔ Green Computing & Energy-Efficient IT Architectures
Scholarly & Technical Work

Published Research & Technical Documentation

Peer-reviewed computer science research, cybersecurity treatises, law enforcement awareness drives, and ecological conservation monographs.

Get in Touch

Initiate Direct Collaboration

Open to senior software development roles, technical leadership positions, e-Governance implementations, application security consulting, and enterprise architecture advisory.

DIRECT EMAIL
[email protected]
TELEPHONE
+91-8981534337
LINKEDIN
LinkedIn Profile
PORTFOLIO
arnab.webstine.in