Maanas Talwar

Software Engineer

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland2 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in cloud infrastructure and software development.
Proven track record in open-source contributions and mentorship.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and Software Development expert with a focus on automation and open-source contributions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentProblem SolvingCloud InfrastructureOpen-source Contribution

Other Skills

Software DesignCollaborative Problem SolvingAzure DevOpsMicroservicesSecurityAutomationCollaborationCI/CDContainerizationOpen-Source SoftwareDistributed SystemsTroubleshootingDecision-MakingSoftware InfrastructureEngineering

About

Software Engineer at Google, contributing to the Search team. My primary focus is to keep Search and AI Mode running smoothly, while continuously engineering improvements to enhance their reliability. I'm a problem solver at heart, utilising my expertise in software design as the means to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact. My open-source contributions, including my work and mentorship in Google Summer of Code, highlight my commitment to collaboration and nurturing talent within tech communities. Excited to connect with like-minded professionals to explore opportunities at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact!

Experience

Google

Software Engineer

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Contributing to the Search team

Software DesignProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentCollaborative Problem Solving

Microsoft

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jun 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Contributed to the Azure Networking Team by advancing a distributed and asynchronous orchestration platform, empowering cross-functional teams to author, execute, and automate script workflows.
Improved feature integration by introducing a plugin-based microservice capable of supporting 15M calls a day.
Developed robust safety mechanisms to dynamically block specific workflows during emergencies.
Proposed a sophisticated architectural design to enhance system availability and reliability with minimal manual intervention.
Strengthened platform security by implementing advanced features and leading comprehensive threat model reviews.
Facilitated efficient issue resolution by developing hotfix workflows for faster bug patching.
Automated redundant processes thereby significantly reducing manual effort.
Represented the team before leadership in discussions and collaborated with stakeholders.

Azure DevOpsMicroservicesSecurityAutomationCollaborationSoftware Development+1

Software Engineer Intern

May 2022 – Jul 2022 · 2 mos

Designed a scalable and reliable solution for migrating a distributed Azure cloud infrastructure service to an automatically managed containerized workflow.
Implemented an automated CI/CD workflow for its graceful updates.
Engineered a self-sufficient, secure and agnostic template facilitating reduced service downtime.

CI/CDContainerizationAutomationCloud InfrastructureSoftware Development

Google summer of code

Open Source Developer

May 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos

Contributed to SCoRe Lab by working on the Scan8 project
Developed a distributed scanning system for detecting malicious threats embedded in files leveraging open-source software.
Formulated a test suite to automate application validation workflows.

Open-Source SoftwareDistributed SystemsAutomationSoftware DevelopmentOpen-Source Contribution