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Dev Mukherjee

Chief Executive Officer

Basic Information


  • Full Name: Dev Mukherjee

  • Position: Chief Executive Officer

  • Company: Anomaly Software

  • Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia



  • Email: dev@anomaly.net.au



Professional Background



Career Overview


Dev Mukherjee is an experienced software engineer, founder, and CEO of Anomaly Software. He has over 20 years of experience in software design and engineering. His career began in the early 2000s after graduating with a Bachelor of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University in NSW, Australia.

Notable Projects and Contributions


  • ELSA F-2 (2023): Developed at the University of Canberra.

  • CourseSpace (2014): Built for Charles Sturt University.

  • Prestans (Late 2000s): A pioneering Python framework for building APIs based on REST principles, demonstrating features such as payload validation and partial content rendering.


Leadership and Open Source Advocacy


As the CEO of Anomaly Software, Mukherjee has led the company in delivering several high-profile projects. He has positioned Anomaly as an advocate for open-source technologies, contributing significantly to the community. Active open source projects include:
  • Gallagher Python Toolkit: An extension toolkit for Gallagher Security's Command Centre.

  • Anomaly Labs: Reference repositories for web application development using Python, Postgres, and React.

  • Wattle: A project aimed at democratizing software for local governments by open-sourcing intellectual property.


Technological Contributions



Technical Skills and Interests


Mukherjee has a refined focus on modern web and iOS design and engineering. His initial programming experience dates back to the early 1990s using FoxPro, and he has since expanded his proficiency to include several modern technologies.

Key Partnerships


  • Linode: Early partner, advocating for alternative cloud solutions.

  • Stripe: Pioneer partner, promoting developer-first approaches to payment processing.


Education and Honors


  • Education: Bachelor of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia (1999-2001)

  • Awards: Dean's Award for Academic Excellence - December 2001

  • Languages: Hindi and Bengali (native or bilingual proficiency)


Professional Activities and Public Presence



Online Presence


Mukherjee is active on LinkedIn where he shares insights on software development and company updates. In addition to his contributions on GitHub, he occasionally writes posts discussing his projects and vision for the future.

Public Speaking and Writing


Dev Mukherjee is recognized as a globally acknowledged podcaster, speaker, and three-time Amazon best-selling author. He speaks frequently on topics related to software engineering and entrepreneurial ventures.


This comprehensive profile of Dev Mukherjee provides valuable insights into his professional journey, leadership at Anomaly Software, and significant contributions to the tech community.