Akhil Parmar

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years of software development experience.
Expertise in cloud computing and automation.
Led multiple high-impact projects at Walmart.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Fullstack developer with strong expertise in Retail Tech and Fintech.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ComputingSystems DesignMicroservicesAutomationApplication Development

Other Skills

API DevelopmentAWSAgile MethodologiesAlgorithmsAmazon DynamodbAzure Cosmos DBBack-End Web DevelopmentCamunda BPMCloud Application DevelopmentCloud DevelopmentCloud-Native ArchitectureCosmos DBDevOpsDockerDocker Products

About

Hi!, I'm Akhil. I am a software developer, automation and cloud enthusiast, growth driver and innovative programmer. I have more than 8 years of experience and I am currently working with Walmart Global Tech as Senior Software Engineer. I am an Amazon Web Services (AWS) certified developer & solutions architect My expertise lies in DSA, problem solving, LLD & HLD system design. On a personal note, I am a huge fan of automation and automobiles. The whole idea of creating something based on imagination and working with different technologies interests me. My key interest lies in the field of automation, probably because I am a strong believer of "The theory of evolution". My skill-set comprises of java, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, cosmos db, kafka, rest, python, angular, html, spring, spring boot, postgresql, mysql, camunda BPM, tomcat, Azure service bus, cassandra, redis. Apart from writing code, I also provide financial consultation, plan the financies and be financially independent. In my personal time I like to work and maintain machines at my home, travel, go for a track and do adventure sports. I welcome discussions on technologies and their future. You can also check out my profiles on different tech communities link of which can be found in feature section. I am developing my website. I am open for opportunities. Meanwhile if you want to discuss anything feel free to hit me on my mail or for mentorship, mock interview, DSA, resume review do reach me out on https://parmarakhil.github.io/#/

Experience

Walmart global tech

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Lead a team of 6 members and developed a next-generation calling
capability application for Walmart customers and Associates for providing a
better in-store shopping experience.
Architected the application to scale upto 2500 Calls per Minute (2000 TPS for end to end transaction)
Integrated Webex and IVR systems to streamline calls across multiple
channels
Channelised multiple key tech initiatives such as migration from Cosmos Mongo DB to Cosmos Core SQL database, integrated a distributed cache, developing kafka and database access frameworks with point latency.
Integrated multiple HR, attendance and clock hour systems to create a one stop user availability and store associate skill capability channel for multiple customer facing use cases critical in providing exclusive customer support and better shopping experience

JavaAWSKafkaCosmos DBSystems DesignCloud Computing

Software development engineer 3

Jul 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs

building a next-generation Fulfilment Management system for Walmart with multi tenancy for US, Mexico, Canada, Chile.
Improved the system resiliency and observability by adding key metrics, alerts and re-architecturing using cloud native principles
Optimised the application database layer resulting to ~85% cost reduction and ~ 7 million dollar savings.
Migrated ELK stack from public to private cloud.
Reduced the CI pipeline runtime by 25%
Added features to allow customer to accept/reject an item substition untill they or a shopper checkin to the store.
SME for Cosmos DB for post purchase pillar of Walmart and POC for infra or system related queries.
Provided customer the flexibility to cancel any order on adhoc needs
Added A/B testing capability
Provided customers to amend the order after it is placed
Technologies used: Java, docker, kubernetes, kafka, ELK, splunk, cosmos, azure cloud

JavaDockerKubernetesKafkaAzure Cosmos DBCloud Computing+1

Epam systems

Software Engineer

Jun 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Worked on backend integration & orchestration layer application for a fintech client
Lead the migration of previous architecture which was using Alfresco to Camunda BPM for orchestration engine
Developed a loosely coupled microservice architecture capable of processing 1 million requests in 10 min
Implemented auto deployment of project artifacts to the bpm engine, removed manual intervention
Implemented error and transaction management of api's using SAGA pattern for distributed transactions.
Technologies used: Java, Spring, AWS EKS, EC2, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL DB, Kafka, Docker, Kuberenetes, Camunda

JavaSpringAWSKafkaCamunda BPMCloud Computing+1

Infosys

2 roles

Senior System Engineer

Promoted

Feb 2021 – Jun 2021 · 4 mos

Designed the SDK framework for different technologies.
Created SDK for client in java and python languages.
Designed the metadata framework to standardised program development for the community
Created learning course for community developers to help contribute to the program library.

System Engineer

Oct 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Worked on creating a next gen automation platform
My work mainly included data relation management, designing components of the application , testing the platform, managing infra and maintain an agile approach.
Technologies I worked includes java, spring, hibernate, rest, python, HTML 5, angular, JavaScript, PostgreSQL and Camunda bpm.

JavaSpringHibernateRESTPythonAutomation+1

Oyo

Business Development Intern

Mar 2018 – Jun 2018 · 3 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Worked as an intern OYO as business development as a part of their campus crew project
Generate 1.5lakh+ of business creating a funnel to engage people with the brand
Won award for generating maximum business for consecutive 2 months