Kashi Sethia

Software Engineer

Delhi, India3 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in database cost optimization and machine learning.
Proven track record in backend service design and cloud data management.
Strong collaborative skills with a focus on performance improvement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Cloud Computing specialist with a strong emphasis on Data Analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Database OptimizationMachine LearningData Analysis

Other Skills

Data WarehousingBack-End Web DevelopmentDatabase AdministrationSnowflakeKubernetesRESTful WebServicesFastAPIGoogle BigQueryGrafanaData ModelingDjangoSeleniumBootstrapPandas (Software)NumPy

About

I'm a quick learner who embraces rapid iteration and believe in failing fast. I dive into challenges head-on, solving problems proactively without hesitation, and actively seek and incorporate feedback along the way. My expertise lies in solving complex database cost optimization problems, kube scaling challenges, and platform management issues through creative and effective use of machine learning. I thrive in collaborative environments and excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation. I am always eager to discuss startups, anime, and politics and can talk about these topics for hours.

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Apple

4 roles

ICT 3 - Apple Ads

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Designing and maintaining backend services for App Store Search Ads, ensuring ultra-low latency (<60 ms) for ad delivery and targeting.
Scaling distributed systems to handle massive traffic with high reliability, while collaborating with infra and product teams to optimize performance.

ICT3 - Cloud Data Platform

Promoted

Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 · 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Managed a 30+ PB data platform handling 5M+ queries/day and implemented near real-time query abortion using a custom rule engine to optimize performance and control costs.

ICT2 - Cloud Data Platform

Jul 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Built automation to enhance operational efficiency and reduce platform costs by developing an in-house query optimization tool, implementing performance-based CI/CD approvals for SQL pipelines, and driving multiple POCs on cost optimization, workload analytics, and index recommendations.

Data WarehousingBack-End Web DevelopmentDatabase OptimizationDatabase AdministrationMachine LearningSnowflake+1

Software Engineer Intern

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Developed impactful POCs focused on cost optimization, performance tuning, and workload analytics for cloud data platforms, driving efficient database operations and streamlined provisioning.

SnowflakeRESTful WebServicesFastAPIMachine LearningDatabase Optimization

Probo

Data Science Intern

Aug 2021 – Nov 2021 · 3 mos · Remote

Contributed to the Data Analytics team while focusing on utilizing tools such as Google Big Query and Grafana.
Fostered collaboration with various teams, including Founder Growth and Content, to ensure seamless day-to-day analytics operations.

Data AnalysisGoogle BigQueryGrafanaData Modeling

Wipro

Summer Intern

May 2021 – Jul 2021 · 2 mos

Full Stack Developer Intern at Wipro, creating a website using React and Node.js with CRUD operations.
Proficient in front-end and back-end development, ensuring optimal user experience and employing agile method-
ologies.

Indira gandhi delhi technical university for women

Machine Learning Intern

Jun 2020 – Sep 2020 · 3 mos

Developed Covid-19 Chatbot from scratch using Machine Learning and Word Embeddings. Develop UI using bootstrap and backend using flask and Covid Stat Tracker under the assistance of IGDTU Academic Dean Dr Devendra K Tayal.

Arbunize

Machine Learning Intern

Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 · 4 mos · Ghāziābād Area, India

Worked on projects like Resume Information Extraction, Cricket Win-Loss Prediction (70% accuracy on real-time data) and Dream 11 Team Prediction. Tech stack - Selenium, Flask, Django.