Palak Awasthi

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Top 100 most Influential Voice In AI on LinkedIn Worldwide
  • Top 100 Influential Women of India by FOX STORY INDIA
  • Creator of an educational YouTube channel focused on tech
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS professional with strong technical and mentorship capabilities.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

JavaApi DevelopmentTechnology EvangelismCommunity DevelopmentPublic SpeakingContent CreationJob CoachingMentorshipSoftware As A Service (saas)Programming

Other Skills

Agile Project ManagementAlgorithmsAnalystArtificial Intelligence (AI)Audio ProcessingBig DataBrandingC (Programming Language)C#C++Career CounselingCareer DevelopmentCareer Development CoachingCareer coachCascading Style Sheets (CSS)

About

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, and Empowering Through Tech Hi there! I’m Palak Awasthi, a Software Developer 2 at PayPal, Women Techmakers Ambassador by Google, and a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges. With 1,00,000+ LinkedIn followers and 90,000+ Instagram followers, I’ve built a thriving community of tech enthusiasts, simplifying complex concepts and mentoring aspiring developers. In my journey from building audio calibration tools at Qualcomm to innovating merchant engineering solutions at PayPal, I’ve embraced every opportunity to grow, contribute, and inspire. Whether it’s implementing cutting-edge ML models, creating impactful developer tools, or mentoring students for their dream careers, I believe in driving change through innovation and collaboration. A Few Highlights of My Journey: - Recognised as the Top 100 most Influential Voice In AI on LinkedIn Worldwide by Fevikon. - Recognised as Top 100 Influential Women of India by FOX STORY INDIA(India Outfront). - Awarded the YUVA Future of Bharat Award for my contributions to tech and mentorship. - Served as a judge at national hackathons and delivered over 50 sessions at GDG, IEEE, and top-tier colleges. - Creator of an educational YouTube channel focused on tech, career guidance, and podcasts. - When I’m not coding or speaking, you’ll find me exploring creative outlets through poetry, painting, and street plays. My holistic approach to life fuels my ability to think outside the box and tackle challenges with a fresh perspective. Let’s connect if you want to collaborate on tech innovations, community-building initiatives, or simply share ideas to create something extraordinary. 📩 Feel free to DM me or drop an email at awasthipalak15@gmail.com

Experience

4 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 10 mos
Current Experience

Salesforce

Software Engineering MTS

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Working in the Tableau team with a focus on Tableau Bridge, a key component that connects on-premise data with the Tableau Cloud.
  • Contributing to core development using Java, C++, and working on building and optimizing client-server communication via WebSocket APIs.
  • Designed and enhanced features to improve data connectivity, performance, and reliability for enterprise customers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to debug, optimize, and scale mission-critical components.
  • Hands-on experience with API development, system design, and distributed systems in a fast-paced product environment.
JavaC++WebSocketHttpAPI DevelopmentClient-Server Model

Coding ninjas

Career Mentor

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

ProgrammingTechnology EvangelismTechnologyJob CoachingResume WritingCareer coach+4

Google

Women Techmakers Ambassador

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Technology EvangelismProduct EvangelismDeveloper RelationsCommunity Development

Linkedin

Tech Content Creator & Speaker

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Built an audience of 200K+ across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Delivered 50+ sessions on DSA, Career Growth, Personal Branding, and AI/ML at GDG, IEEE, and top colleges and Corporate.
  • Featured on PayPal Newsletter, LinkedIn News, India Outfront(FoxStoryIndia), Humans of Hyderabad, The Women Now, Deccan Vision and many other.
  • Featured guest on GeeksforGeeks and Ravindrababu Ravula podcasts.
Public SpeakingBrandingTechnology EvangelismContent CreationTechnical WritingMentorship+4

Paypal

Software Engineer 2 (Java)

Sep 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • 1. Working in Merchant Engineering Excellence Team on various domains like Braintree, Checkout, Onboarding, PPCP, Reporting:
  • Leading the development of a Detection tool, Transformer API, and AutoTriage, Partner Portal.
  • Providing crucial support for Checkout and Braintree reporting.
  • 2. Responsibilities:
  • Worked on backend and frontend development of AutoTriage tool, Transformer API, Partner Portal.
  • Introduced code coverage reporting to identify and address potential code quality issues.
  • Optimized database interactions and data management for enhanced system performance.
  • 3. Skills:
  • Programming Languages: Java, Python
  • Testing Frameworks: pytest, Cypress
  • Automation Tools: CI/CD, UNO, GenAI, AI
  • Databases: SQL, BigQuery
  • Incident Management & Monitoring Tools: ServiceNow
  • 4. Gave Career Sessions at various colleges on behalf of PayPal as Community Impact Team and Organised various events at PayPal.
  • 5. Won PayPal Hackathon for TPV Impact Predictor
  • 6. My Name was published in PayPal Newsletter.
AlgorithmsMLProgrammingTechnology EvangelismSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Big Data+7

Topmate.io

Career Coach

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Technology EvangelismProduct EvangelismJob CoachingCareer DevelopmentDeveloper RelationsMentorship+3

Qualcomm

Software Engineer (Windows)

Jan 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Contributed to the development of Qualcomm’s Audio Calibration Tool using C# and WPF for Android devices. Key achievements:
  • Implemented interfaces for audio playback/recording, including file transfer services.
  • Developed Fade In/Out effect for volume changes using finite impulse response.
  • Worked on Fluence, AfCoeff, rtm, and sound focus.
  • Conducted analysis and implemented automation test cases.
  • Skills:
  • C#, WPF, Winforms, LINQ, QACT
ProgrammingTechnology EvangelismSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Systems Design

Nokia

2 roles

Applied R&D Engineer 1

Aug 2021 – Jan 2022 · 5 mos

  • Worked on development of 5G usecases for subscriber data management as part of Shared Data Layer in 5G core network Project.
  • Skills – HTTP2, LDAP, RTDB, Build Server, testvnf, NUDR, Triggers, EXPs, C++, Unit Testing, networking.
Programming

Software Engineer Intern

Feb 2021 – Jul 2021 · 5 mos

Programming

Appin technology lab, ratlam

Big Data and Machine Learning Training

Jun 2018 – Aug 2018 · 2 mos

  • Completed comprehensive training in big data technologies and machine learning algorithms.
  • Covered fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and practical applications.
  • Engaged in hands-on workshops to enhance proficiency.
  • Evaluated performance and received positive feedback.

Vedisoft software and education services pvt. ltd.

Core Java Training

Jun 2017 – Aug 2017 · 2 mos

  • Completed intensive training in Core Java programming.
  • Mastered fundamental concepts and object-oriented principles.
  • Proficient in Java development tools and frameworks.
  • Demonstrated skills through hands-on projects.
  • Received positive feedback for dedication and problem-solving abilities.

Education

Indian School of Business

Professional Certificate in Product Management — Product Management

Jun 2024 – Dec 2024

Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology

Master of Technology - MTech — Cse (Information Security)

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Samrat Ashok Technological Institute

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Computer Science

Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

Central Board of Secondary Education

12th — Mathematics

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

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