Prashant Thakur

Software Engineer

Chandigarh, India3 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert on Codeforces with six stars on CodeChef
Proficient in C++ and Python programming languages
Passionate about competitive programming and problem solving

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Python in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSoftware DesignAlgorithmsData Structures

Other Skills

Back-End Web DevelopmentBack-end OperationsC++ChangieComputer ScienceEngineeringEnglishGitGitHubJavaScriptJenkinsLeadershipLinuxMySQLNode.js

About

I'm Prashant Thakur, and I graduated from NIT Hamirpur in B. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering). - I am currently a Software Engineer at Google, working in Google One Team. - I have interned as a SWE at Media.net. I also have interned as a software development engineer at Ocrolus. I am passionate about competitive programming and enjoy solving challenging problems that require creative solutions. - As a dedicated learner, I have consistently pursued opportunities to enhance my technical knowledge and skills. - I am proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python. I also know technologies like ReactJs, NodeJs, Git, Github, etc. - I also understand the MERN Stack well and have done numerous projects. - Aside from programming, I enjoy attending tech conferences to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. I am a quick learner, a team player, and always eager to take on new challenges. - I am an Expert on Codeforces and have six stars on CodeChef.

Experience

Google

Software Engineer

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Media.net

Software Engineer

Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate request queuing time by correctly propagating the 'X-Request-Start' header. Led discussions, made code changes, conducted unit tests, and presented the results.
Implemented deployment accountability by integrating co-author details in deployment messages with Changie, which enhanced issue tracking and resolution.
Enhanced the 'Audience Profiler' library to manage user consent for regulatory compliance and expanded its functionality for broader applications.
Resolved traffic issues for staging pods in a specific data center by identifying and fixing a key issue, ensuring reliable traffic flow.
Utilized Java, Protobuf, Python, MySQL, Changie, and Jenkins in various projects.
Acquired knowledge of Kubernetes, Envoy, and Grafana through hands-on experience.

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