Daksh Dave — Software Engineer
Greetings, Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! If you're reaching out for the first time, kindly include a brief message sharing your connection purpose. It helps establish a more meaningful connection. At my core, I'm an entrepreneurial developer and researcher passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. My journey has spanned 5+ years, from developing recommender systems at Samsung then building large-scale trading analytics at Wells Fargo to architecting AI-driven security solutions at Booz Allen, along-with pursuing ventures to deepen my expertise in machine learning, networking, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing. I thrive at the intersection of software engineering and research, where I design scalable, intelligent systems that power cutting-edge AI applications and real-time data processing. Whether it's developing AI-powered security frameworks for 5G networks, optimizing cloud-native architectures, or leading the evolution of autonomous computing, I embrace challenges with a research-driven mindset and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. From writing mission-critical trading algorithms to building high-performance AI pipelines, my work has spanned financial markets, enterprise AI, recommendation systems, cybersecurity, and SaaS. At Virginia Tech, I continue to push the boundaries of innovation, blending applied research with real-world software solutions. Above all, I am driven by curiosity always learning, always experimenting, and always seeking the next big breakthrough. Whether it’s leading high-impact projects, mentoring teams, or tackling cutting-edge research, my passion lies in solving complex problems that shape the future of technology. You can view more about me: https://dakshdave.site/ TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES: Core Models: LLMs, Transformers, Deep Learning DL Frameworks: PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow GenAI Stack: LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG, Hugging Face Core Stack: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn Vector Databases: Pinecone, ChromaDB, Milvus, Weaviate Graph Databases: Neo4j Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB Streaming/Processing: Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Flink Programming Frameworks Languages: Python, Go (Golang), C++, Rust, Java, Scala Backend Frameworks: FastAPI, gRPC, Django, Spring Boot Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript DevOps & Messaging Orchestration: Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Terraform Messaging: RabbitMQ, Kafka CI/CD & MLOps: Weights & Biases (W&B), MLflow, Git, Jenkins, DVC HPC: CUDA, Slurm Cloud Platforms: AWS (esp. SageMaker), GCP (esp. Vertex AI), Azure Operating Systems: Linux, Unix
Stackforce AI infers this person is a multifaceted professional in Fintech and Cybersecurity with a strong focus on AI and data engineering.
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Experience: 5 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Data Engineering
- Python (programming Language)
- Network Security
- Large Language Models (llm)
- Knowledge Graphs
- Machine Learning
- React.js
- Recommender Systems
- Natural Language Processing (nlp)
- Back-end Web Development
- Business Development
- Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Web Development
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI-driven security solutions and machine learning.
- Proven track record in developing scalable trading analytics.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with startup leadership experience.
Work Experience
Snowflake
Software Engineer: AI Infra (10 mos)
Strategy
AI Engineer (2 mos)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Graduate Research Assistant-Virginia Tech (5 mos)
The Bulls Run Group, LLC
Research Scientist (3 mos)
Wells Fargo
Assistant Vice President: Quant-WATS eTrading Desk (2 yrs 1 mo)
Graduate Researcher (2 mos)
Eltropy
Research And Development Engineer (0 mo)
Samsung R&D Institute India - Bangalore
Data Scientist-Data Intelligence Lab, Services PF and Big Data (6 mos)
PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani
Startup Incubator (8 mos)
Expound Technivo Pvt Ltd
SDE (1 yr 1 mo)
Larsen & Toubro
Summer Intern (2 mos)
simplecrm.com
Data Scientist (3 mos)
SERVOFAST
Founder (1 yr)
STEK IT EDUCATION
Frontend Web Developer (0 mo)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
12th at Shiv Jyoti Public School
High School Diploma at Vibrant Academy
10th at Narayana CO Sch