Akhil Soni

Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India5 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-powered search systems and knowledge graphs.
Proven track record in real-time computer vision features.
Strong background in data science and cloud migrations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Software Engineer with expertise in AI and cloud technologies.

Contact

akhilsoni0102@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Azure Ai SearchLarge Language Models (llm)Android DevelopmentAzure CloudData Analysis

Other Skills

Graph DatabasesPythonLLMsRAGSemantic SearchKotlinAndroidCamera APIsReal-time StreamingAI IntegrationC#Azure Cognitive SearchEntity FrameworkMediatRSQL

About

I am a Software Engineer at Microsoft with a background in Chemical Science and Technology from IIT Guwahati. My passion lies in programming and data science, where I enjoy uncovering insights from data to solve complex, challenging problems. Over the past few years, I have worked on cutting-edge projects involving AI-powered search systems that combine knowledge graphs with advanced language models, real-time computer vision features for mobile apps, large-scale cloud migrations of critical business tools, and backend performance optimizations that significantly improve efficiency. What drives me is the opportunity to tackle difficult or seemingly impossible problems by combining strong technical skills with mathematical thinking. I’m excited about building intelligent systems that make a real impact and continuously learning new technologies to push the boundaries of what software can achieve.

Experience

5 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Microsoft

Software Engineer

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

LinkedIn Search:
Built a knowledge graph of people, jobs, and companies using graph databases, and developed a smart search system based on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) that uses semantic search combined with large language models (LLMs) for more relevant and context-aware results.
Technologies: Graph Databases, Python, LLMs, RAG, Semantic Search
Copilot Vision Feature:
Developed a powerful real-time Vision feature in the Copilot Android app that lets users interact with AI using live video input from the camera.
Technologies: Kotlin, Android, Camera APIs, Real-time Streaming, AI Integration
Enterprise Commerce:
Led migration from legacy C# tools to Azure Cognitive Search, speeding up data processing from days to hours and enabling near real-time updates.
Sole backend developer for migrating a critical compliance tool from IaaS to PaaS, improving processing speed and ensuring Microsoft’s business partnerships remain compliant.
Optimized backend APIs by reducing database calls by 90% and modernizing the codebase with Entity Framework and MediatR for better performance and maintainability.
Technologies: C#, Azure Cognitive Search, Entity Framework, MediatR, SQL, PaaS

Graph DatabasesPythonLLMsRAGSemantic SearchKotlin+12

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Provided a Dead Stock Analysis for Maruti.

Data Analysispython

Techniche, iit guwahati

2 roles

Core Team Lead - Workshops Head

Promoted

Aug 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Guwahati, Assam

Managed to bring trending technical diversified fields and deployed them in a 2-day workshop by contacting 30+ companies, colleges, and 5000+ participants, while managing a team of organizers.
Collaborated with the company’s instructor and participants and ensured the smooth conduction of the Workshops.