Oct 2020 – Dec 2020 · 2 mos · Sunnyvale, California, United States

• As a Senior Software Engineer on the Alexa Growth Team, I've contributed to developing new features and enhancements to drive user acquisition and engagement. My technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams have led to improvements in the platform's growth and user experience.

Dec 2018 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · San Jose

• As a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal, I worked within the Identity team, focusing on making logins more secure and frictionless for users. My technical expertise and innovative approach contributed to the development and implementation of key features that enhanced the overall user experience and security.
• Some key accomplishments include:
• Long-Lived Sessions for Web: Designed and implemented a password-less way for users to checkout using a new type of token known as User Device Token (UDT). These tokens hold multiple capabilities, eliminating the need for separate tokens for each capability. This innovation streamlined the login process and improved user experience.
• Skip 2nd Factor: Developed a solution for skipping the second factor on trusted devices using User Device Tokens, providing a more seamless and frictionless login experience for users on their trusted devices without compromising security.
• Hackathon and Spot Awards: Demonstrated outstanding technical skills and innovation, securing the first prize in the Hackathon and receiving three Spot Awards for exceptional contributions to the team and the company.
• Tech Stack: Java Spring Boot (Raptor), Spring Batch (Yam and Kafka), and TestNG.
• In my role as a Senior Software Engineer on the Identity team at PayPal, I focused on driving innovation and enhancing security and user experience through the development of cutting-edge features. My technical expertise, dedication, and passion for problem-solving contributed to the success of the team and the overall PayPal platform.

Jan 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• I began my journey at Planful in 2013 as a foundational infrastructure engineer in the India office, where I focused on building and optimizing crucial infrastructure components. In 2016, I transitioned to the modeling team in the US office as a full-stack engineer, broadening my skillset and contributing to end-to-end product development.
• My key accomplishments include:
• Product Development: Worked on end-to-end product development in the modeling and planning team, delivering critical functionalities such as Breakback, External Source Model, Web Grid (an online Excel-like grid), and Qlik-View Integration.
• Infrastructure Contributions: Designed and contributed to essential infrastructure components, including password hashing, token authentication, and authorization mechanisms for APIs. I also developed a paging mechanism for optimizing in-memory live objects and HTTP modules for securing data connections (DAL layer enhancements).
• Transition to Full-Stack Engineer: Successfully transitioned from a foundational infrastructure engineer to a full-stack engineer, demonstrating adaptability and a strong drive for continuous learning and growth.
• Awards and Recognition: Received the Key Contributor Award thrice during my tenure at Planful, recognizing my dedication and significant contributions to the company's success.
• Through my diverse experiences as both an infrastructure and full-stack engineer at Planful, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to technical excellence and innovation, contributing to the company's growth and success while continually expanding my skillset.

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 11 mos

Oct 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

Jun 2013 – Sep 2013 · 3 mos · SoftBank HQ Tokyo, Japan

• During my internship at Softbank Corp., I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, applying my knowledge of software development and gaining valuable hands-on experience. I contributed to the improvement of existing applications and the development of new solutions, which allowed me to expand my skillset and make a meaningful impact on the company's projects.
• Some of my key accomplishments include:
• Wifi-Spot Android Application: Improved and added new functionalities to Softbank's wifi-spot Android application, enhancing user experience and providing additional value to customers.
• DataSync Android Application: Developed the concept for a DataSync Android application, which synchronized databases between SQLite on Android devices and PostgreSQL on backend servers. This project allowed me to gain experience in mobile app development and database management, while working towards a solution that streamlined data synchronization processes.
• Assistphone Server Redesign: Redesigned and implemented the Assistphone Server, an internal tool used to track phones within the company. Utilized JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, and PostgreSQL to create a more efficient and user-friendly system, improving overall functionality and effectiveness.
• Throughout my internship at Softbank Corp., I was able to apply my technical knowledge to real-world projects and contribute to the company's success. This experience laid the groundwork for my future endeavors in the software engineering field and provided me with a strong foundation in software development and problem-solving skills.

Apr 2012 – Aug 2012 · 4 mos · Remote

• Proposed an idea and successfully completed an open-source project as part of the GSoC for the organization JRuby.
• Idea: The project aims on improving ruboto performance (particularly start-up time). Other objectives are to shrink the app and building better tooling for AOT compilation. Ruboto IRB app at Google play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ruboto.irb
• Ref: https://www.google-melange.com/archive/gsoc/2012/orgs/jruby/projects/akshay2047.html

Dec 2011 – May 2012 · 5 mos · EERC, IIIT-H

• Worked in developing Virtual Labs(projects by MHRD)