Archit Maheshwari

Co-Founder

Delhi, India7 yrs 1 mo experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Led development of a robust API lending platform.
Co-founded a successful book rental startup.
Implemented real-time data solutions for major clients.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS specialist with strong expertise in API development and cloud-native architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

KubernetesMicroservicesApi DevelopmentNatural Language Processing (nlp)Real-time Data SolutionsBusiness Model DevelopmentOnline Platform Development

Other Skills

KEDASoftware OptimizationTeam ManagementDjangoInfluxDBMarket Value CreationSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)FastAPIStrategic PlanningForecastingEngineering ConsultingTelemetryAngularJSRedisApache Kafka

About

Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a background in cloud-native application architecture and a strong foundation in electronics and computers. Led a team in developing a robust API lending platform for PayU, optimizing processes to enhance user experience and reduce operational costs. Skilled in a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and development tools, with certifications in Cisco CCNA and DevNets. Collaborated with major clients like Bank of America and Rakuten during tenure at Cisco Systems, delivering real-time data solutions and implementing sentiment analysis models. Co-founded EasyBooks, a successful book rental company, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. Adept at academic and extracurricular pursuits, with a track record of innovation and excellence. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

Experience

7 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

The d. e. shaw group

Senior Member of Technical Staff

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Payu

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 3 mos

● Implemented KEDA with Kubernetes to enable dynamic scaling of microservices based on throughput and average response time, improving resource efficiency and system responsiveness.
● Developed a feature rollout framework that facilitated seamless production deployments, allowing quick bug identification and minimizing blocked cases by reverting to previous flows, enhancing overall system stability and agility.

KEDAKubernetesMicroservicesSoftware Optimization

Software Engineer

Feb 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

● Headed a team of three software engineers in the creation of a robust API Lending Platform, servicing over 60 loan providers.
● Successfully managed the migration of substantial monolithic services from EC2 to K8s without any downtime.
● Enhanced user experience and operational efficiency by optimizing APIs, reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) from 2.5 minutes to a mere 38 seconds, consequently alleviating server load and operational costs.
● Augmented partner onboarding processes, leading to a 60% increase in daily disbursals while maintaining operational efficiency.
● Initiated platformization efforts by disaggregating heavy monoliths into multiple microservices such as KYC Management, Document Store, PII Details Repository, and Disbursal service, thus enhancing responsibility separation.
● Implemented a bespoke Rate-limiting solution to curtail API calls exceeding the allocated quota.
● Elevated unit test case coverage from 65% to 94% across four microservices.
● Spearheaded a cost optimization drive, involving the archival of non-transactional data, removal of redundant logs and S3 buckets, and optimization of worker and thread configuration for gunicorn, as well as effective pod scheduling.

API DevelopmentMicroservicesKubernetesSoftware OptimizationTeam Management

Cisco

2 roles

Consulting Engineer

Aug 2021 – Feb 2022 · 6 mos

● Collaborated with the Bank of America and Rakuten teams to deliver a robust real-time data pipeline for a use case monitoring Django application using InfluxDB for analysis of critical business metrics
● Developed a powerful sentiment model using NLP techniques, enabling accurate categorization of customers' feedback on NPS (Net Promoter Score) which was successfully integrated into 320+ products

Real-time Data SolutionsNatural Language Processing (NLP)DjangoInfluxDB

Technical Undergraduate Intern

Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 · 6 mos

Fiks.in

Co-Founder

Aug 2019 – Dec 2019 · 4 mos · Patiala · On-site

● Leading the team to build a viable online platform for the startup to increase the reach.
● Contacted different vendors to connect with the startup.

Theeasybooks

Co-Founder

Mar 2018 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Delhi, India

● Developed an online platform for the startup.
● Curated the book rental company for college students by developing the business model.
● Registered 350+ students in 2 years in Thapar University.
● Created market value of 10 lakhs within 2 months of installation of efficient rental cycle

Business Model DevelopmentOnline Platform DevelopmentMarket Value Creation