Sataakshi Bhangelwal — Software Engineer

Software Engineer with 2+ years of industry experience at Expedia. I specialize in designing and building scalable, high-performance software systems, driving impact across payment, insurance, and traveler platforms. At Expedia, I: Developed and maintained Java/Spring Boot microservices powering high-traffic insurance and payment workflows, improving reliability and maintainability. Re-architected the domain-agnostic checkout platform on Kubernetes, simplifying architecture and generating $5M/month impact. Engineered a global notification pipeline migration from Apache Kafka to Expedia Streaming Platform, eliminating legacy dependencies and saving $17M annually. Built responsive React interfaces and integrated REST APIs for Vrbo, enhancing engagement for 70M+ travelers and $2M+ in weekly revenue. Implemented CI/CD pipelines for 200+ microservices with GitHub Actions and Spinnaker, reducing deployment frequency by 40%, and migrated credentials to AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault, improving security. My tech stack includes: Backend & Cloud: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, OAuth 2.0 Frontend & APIs: ReactJS, REST APIs, GraphQL Development Practices: Unit, Integration & E2E Testing, Observability (Datadog, CloudWatch, Splunk), Agile, SDLC Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, C++, Python, JavaScript As a strong problem solver and collaborator, I’ve worked across cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready systems under tight deadlines. I’m known for taking ownership, simplifying complex workflows, and translating technical solutions into business impact. 📩 Open to Full-time opportunities in Software Engineering. Let’s connect if you’re building innovative and scalable systems!

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

Experience: 2 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Java
Kubernetes
Apache Kafka
Spring Boot
Reactjs
Ci/cd
Aws

Career Highlights

Re-architected checkout platform generating $5M/month impact.
Engineered migration saving $17M annually.
Built responsive interfaces for 70M+ travelers.

Work Experience

University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Research Assistant (3 mos)

Engineering For Kids

AI Engineer Intern (3 mos)

Expedia Group

Software Engineer 2 (10 mos)

Software Engineer 1 (1 yr 1 mo)

SDE Intern (2 mos)

Raahee

Development Intern (1 mo)

Education

Master's degree at University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

B.Tech at INDIRA GANDHI DELHI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

Sataakshi Bhangelwal

Software Engineer

United States2 yrs 5 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Re-architected checkout platform generating $5M/month impact.
Engineered migration saving $17M annually.
Built responsive interfaces for 70M+ travelers.

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

Contact

sataaksh@buffalo.edu LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

JavaKubernetesApache KafkaSpring BootReactjsCi/cdAws

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)Generative AIAmazon Web Services (AWS)REST APIsMicroservicesExpedia Streaming PlatformKotlinDockerGitHub ActionsSpinnakerAWS Secrets ManagerHashiCorp VaultMavenAlgorithm AnalysisNetwork Security

About

Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 1 mo

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

University at buffalo school of engineering and applied sciences

Research Assistant

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos · New York, United States · On-site

Engineering for kids

AI Engineer Intern

May 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos · New York, United States · On-site

Delivered engaging AI/ML and GenAI workshops in Python, focusing on secure coding practices.
Developed GenAI-driven agent simulations to enhance hands-on learning for over 50 students.
Authored comprehensive documentation and troubleshooting guides to facilitate internal knowledge sharing.

Python (Programming Language)Generative AI

Expedia group

3 roles

Software Engineer 2

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Aug 2024 · 10 mos

I led end-to-end SDLC efforts for distributed systems, including service design, Java/Kotlin development, automated testing, CI/CD releases, and on-call support.
One key project was re-architecting the domain-agnostic checkout platform on Kubernetes, simplifying its structure while improving scalability and reliability, delivering $5M/month impact.
I also engineered a global notification pipeline migration from Apache Kafka to the Expedia Streaming Platform, removing a legacy dependency and realizing $17M in annual savings.
Additionally, I redesigned the U.S. insurance module for OneKey, enabling unified payment and insurance experiences across multiple customer touchpoints.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)REST APIsJavaKubernetes

Software Engineer 1

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

At Vrbo, I contributed to the development of Java/Spring Boot microservices that supported high-traffic insurance and payment workflows, ensuring both data integrity and maintainability.
I built responsive React interfaces and integrated REST APIs, improving engagement for over 70M travelers and generating $2M+ in weekly revenue.
Additionally, I optimized data queries by integrating an Apollo GraphQL server, enhancing API performance and responsiveness.
My work included unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as observability with Datadog, Splunk, and CloudWatch, which strengthened system reliability and maintainability.

JavaKotlinSpring Boot

SDE Intern

May 2021 – Jul 2021 · 2 mos · Hybrid

At Expedia, I contributed to code and design reviews, applying internal engineering standards, security best practices, and established conventions to deliver maintainable, high-quality code. I automated CI/CD pipelines for 200+ microservices using GitHub Actions and Spinnaker, reducing deployment frequency by 40%.
I led the migration of credentials for 200+ microservices to AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault, eliminating hardcoded secrets and enhancing system security. Additionally, I built a Spring Boot API gateway with OAuth 2.0 and deployed microservices via Docker, improving system reliability and strengthening customer trust.
During integration testing, I supported incident response by leveraging Jira, debugging workflows, and ensuring smooth production integration for critical systems.

JavaDockerCI/CD