Akash Agrawal — Software Engineer

👋 Hey there! I’m a Full-Stack & Backend Developer passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications that solve real-world challenges. I specialize in the MERN stack, microservices, and DevOps, leveraging modern development practices to create impactful solutions. 🎯 Creator of The Engineering Playbook – 1,000+ Subscribers in 2 Days I run The Engineering Playbook, a highly engaging LinkedIn newsletter where I share insights on scalable backend systems, microservices, system design, and DevOps best practices. 🚀 What I Do Best: ✅ Scalable Backend Development – Designing efficient APIs & microservices with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ ✅ Frontend Engineering – Crafting dynamic React.js & Redux applications for seamless user experiences ✅ DevOps & Automation – Implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker for automated deployments ✅ Real-Time Systems – Integrating Redis, RabbitMQ, and event-driven architectures for real-time notifications & messaging ✅ Payment Integration – Implementing Stripe API & payment gateways for secure transactions 💡 Problem-Solving & DSA: 🔹 600+ DSA Problems Solved (LeetCode & Code360) 🔹 Maintained a 200-day coding streak, mastering algorithms & data structures 🔹 Passionate about system design, performance optimization, and distributed systems 🎯 Why Connect with Me? I love discussing scalability, backend engineering, and system design with like-minded professionals. Whether you're working on high-performance applications or looking to collaborate on exciting projects, let’s connect and build together! 📢 Follow my newsletter The Engineering Playbook for insights on backend scaling, system design, and DevOps best practices! 📩 Let’s Chat! Always open to networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring new opportunities. Drop me a message—I’d love to connect! 👉 Subscribe to The Engineering Playbook: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7312772573631545344 👉 Check out my GitHub: https://github.com/marcos-para-garud

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Fullstack Developer with expertise in Fintech and scalable web applications.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 2 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Backend Development
Microservices
Payment Integration
Frontend Development
Full-stack Development

Career Highlights

Created a newsletter with 1,000+ subscribers in 2 days.
Engineered a payment microservice improving transaction reliability by 100%.
Solved over 600 DSA problems, mastering algorithms and data structures.

Work Experience

Indpro AB

Software Engineer (6 mos)

Self-employed

Creator & Author – The Engineering Playbook (1K+ Subscribers) (11 mos)

BODEX

Programming Analyst (1 yr)

Clickit Tech Solutions

Full-stack Developer (11 mos)

Coding Ninjas

Student Trainee (1 yr 4 mos)

Education

Diploma at Coding Ninjas

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus Bhilai

Akash Agrawal

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India2 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Created a newsletter with 1,000+ subscribers in 2 days.
Engineered a payment microservice improving transaction reliability by 100%.
Solved over 600 DSA problems, mastering algorithms and data structures.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Fullstack Developer with expertise in Fintech and scalable web applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentMicroservicesPayment IntegrationFrontend DevelopmentFull-stack Development

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Back-End Web DevelopmentBootstrap (Framework)CachingCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Continuous Delivery (CD)Continuous Integration (CI)Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Data StructuresDatabasesDebuggingDockerExpressExpress.jsGitHub

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Experience

Indpro ab

Software Engineer

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

As a Software Engineer at Indpro, I build and scale modern web applications using Node.js, React.js, and microservices architecture. I contribute to both frontend and backend systems, ensuring clean, efficient, and production-ready solutions that align with business and user goals.
💡 Core Responsibilities:
Develop high-performance RESTful APIs with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, focusing on scalability, security, and maintainability.
Implement asynchronous microservice communication via RabbitMQ, enhancing reliability and system decoupling.
Design and integrate Stripe-based payment microservices, ensuring secure transactions and compliance with financial standards.
Build responsive, modular UIs using React.js, emphasizing component reusability and optimized state management.
Set up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Nginx to automate builds, testing, and deployments for faster release cycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile and Scrum, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
Apply SOLID principles, system design patterns, and clean code practices for long-term scalability and maintainability.
🚀 Key Achievements:
Engineered a payment microservice integrated with a monolithic app using RabbitMQ, improving transaction reliability by 100%.
Improved API response times by 35% via query optimization and caching strategies.
Deployed containerized services with Docker and Nginx, streamlining CI/CD across environments.
Contributed to architecture discussions on scalability, fault tolerance, and service decoupling.
Mentored peers on microservices design, React optimization, and clean architecture principles.
🧠 Tech Stack:
JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, React.js, Express, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Nginx, Tailwind CSS, Jenkins, Docker, GitHub, Render | Concepts: Microservices, CI/CD, System Design, SOLID Principles, Clean Architecture

Node.jsReact.jsMongoDBRabbitMQJenkinsDocker+2

Self-employed

Creator & Author – The Engineering Playbook (1K+ Subscribers)

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos

🚀 Founder & Author of The Engineering Playbook – a rapidly growing newsletter on System Design, Backend Development, DevOps & Scalability.
📈 1,000+ subscribers in just 2 days – Growing at 500+ subscribers per day, on track to 10,000+ subscribers!
🔥 What We Cover:
I publish deep-dive articles, hands-on projects & real-world case studies on:
🔹 Microservices & Distributed Systems – Handling millions of requests per second with event-driven architectures
🔹 High-Performance Caching & Databases – Scaling databases for low-latency & high-throughput applications
🔹 CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps – Automating deployments for zero-downtime releases
🔹 Cloud Architecture & Scalability – Designing systems to handle millions of users efficiently
💡 Who Reads This?
✅ Engineers & developers learning practical system design & backend concepts
✅ Tech leaders & recruiters staying updated on scalability & performance optimization
✅ Startups & teams looking to improve system reliability & efficiency
🎯 Engaging with Engineers & Tech Leaders Worldwide
🔹 Publishing in-depth technical breakdowns & real-world strategies
🔹 Actively discussing backend engineering, system design & DevOps
👉 Subscribe to The Engineering Playbook & stay ahead in tech: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7312772573631545344

Bodex

Programming Analyst

Oct 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr · Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India · On-site

🌐 Live Project: UtahData.org
💼 Key Contributions:
✔ Developed high-performance front-end applications using React.js & Redux Toolkit, boosting user engagement by 30%.
✔Built interactive GeoJSON maps with boundary overlays and table integration; added multi-field filtering (zip, city, etc.), improving data navigation by 40%.
✔Engineered an event-driven Node.js service to auto-sync external data sources for real-time updates.
✔Implemented secure payment flows using Express.js and resolved backend issues including data inconsistency, broken API responses, and latency bottlenecks, boosting system reliability by 30%
✔ Built a fully responsive UI/UX, enhancing cross-device experience and increasing mobile retention by 20%.
✔ Implemented SEO best practices, driving a 120% increase in organic traffic.
✔ Optimized app load times by 40% through improved state management, lazy loading, and caching strategies.
✔ Enhanced Lighthouse performance scores from 70 to 95+, improving accessibility & speed.
✔ Developed a real-time analytics dashboard, empowering teams with data-driven insights.
✔ Owned key features, driving strategic improvements and streamlining development workflows.
✔ Collaborated closely with backend & design teams to ensure smooth API integrations and scalable architectures.
✔ Integrated modern tools & best practices, staying ahead of industry trends to future-proof applications.
🛠 Tech Stack:
React.js, Redux Toolkit, JavaScript, TailwindCSS, SEO Optimization (+120% traffic boost), Performance Tuning, Jest, Cypress, Lighthouse, Responsive Design

React.jsRedux ToolkitNode.jsExpress.jsFrontend DevelopmentBackend Development

Clickit tech solutions

Full-stack Developer

Nov 2023 – Oct 2024 · 11 mos

✅ Designed and implemented core HR modules including employee onboarding and attendance tracking in the ClickHR product, integrating them with the payroll service using secure REST APIs and JWT-based authentication for streamlined and secure operations.
✅ Created a payment microservice for handling salary disbursements and reimbursements, ensuring transactional integrity and secure payment flows within the ERP ecosystem.
✅ Integrated third-party email and notification services (e.g., SendGrid) to trigger alerts for key HR events like approvals, absences, and onboarding milestones—improving internal communication and workflow transparency.
✅ Developed microservices architecture using Node.js, enabling modular, scalable deployment of independent features across the platform.
✅ Containerized services using Docker and implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment—reducing release time and increasing system reliability.
✅ Collaborated in Agile sprints, working closely with QA to identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs in ERP modules, contributing to improved system stability and user experience.

Node.jsREST APIsDockerFull-Stack DevelopmentMicroservices