Saurabh Upadhayay — Software Engineer

Hello, I’m Saurabh Upadhayay, a passionate and results-driven Software Development Engineer at LambdaTest. With a strong foundation in backend development, I specialize in crafting innovative solutions that elevate user engagement, streamline system efficiency, and drive impactful results. I thrive on embracing the latest advancements in software development, constantly exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to refine my skill set and stay ahead of the curve. My dedication to continual growth in the tech space is matched only by my drive to deliver high-quality code and impactful solutions. Beyond my technical endeavors, I am deeply committed to giving back to the programming community. As a mentor at Masai, I empower aspiring coders by guiding them through the challenges of competitive programming using Core Java, Python, and JavaScript. My love for mentorship is fueled by the belief that sharing knowledge and nurturing talent is key to building a thriving, collaborative ecosystem. My track record includes not only success in the development world but also achievements in coding competitions, where I continually push myself to solve complex problems and sharpen my skills. If you’re seeking a motivated, skilled, and collaborative engineer ready to make an impact, I’d love to connect with you. Let’s explore ways we can work together to drive innovation, create exceptional solutions, and push the boundaries of software development. Thank you for visiting my profile. Looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators in the tech community. Best regards, Saurabh Upadhayay

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in FinTech and SaaS solutions.

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 5 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Backend Development
Cloud Infrastructure
Fintech Solutions
Mentorship
Data Structures And Algorithms
Competitive Programming

Career Highlights

Architected a virtual device platform reducing costs by 60%.
Mentored aspiring coders in competitive programming.
Improved system performance by 50-70% through optimizations.

Work Experience

LambdaTest

Member of Technical Staff (1 yr 10 mos)

Fi

Software Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)

SDE Intern (8 mos)

Masai

DSA Mentor (10 mos)

Ridecell

SDE Intern (3 mos)

Fractal: The Coding Club, IET Lucknow

Mentor (2 yrs 9 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Institute of Engineering and Technology

Intermediate at Gyan Deep Senior Secondary Public School

High School at Gyan Deep Senior Secondary Public School

Saurabh Upadhayay

Software Engineer

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India5 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Architected a virtual device platform reducing costs by 60%.
Mentored aspiring coders in competitive programming.
Improved system performance by 50-70% through optimizations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in FinTech and SaaS solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureFintech SolutionsMentorshipData Structures And AlgorithmsCompetitive Programming

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAmazon ECSAmazon KinesisAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsApache KafkaArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2B SoftwareBack-End Web DevelopmentBinaryCC++CachingCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cloud Storage

About

Experience

5 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Lambdatest

Member of Technical Staff

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Team: HyperExecute
■ Android Emulator Infrastructure
Architected a virtual device platform to execute web tests on Android emulators, enabling elastic
scaling and removing reliance on physical devices, cutting infrastructure costs by 60%
■ Storage Optimizations
Built cross-cloud data storage aligned with customer data retention policies. Automated lifecycle rules for storage class transitions and clean-up, achieving up to 40% cost reduction.
■ Kane AI and Accessibility Scheduling
Built a whitelabel scheduling engine in HyperExecute, streamlining test execution for products like Kane AI and Accessibility. Improved scheduling efficiency by 20% and boosted test reliability through integrated workflows.
■ macOS Virtualization
Developed core systems for macOS virtualization, reducing bare-metal machine costs by 50% and improving system uptime by 100% through efficient resource utilization.
■ Optimized VM Execution
Improved binary execution inside virtual machines, resulting in a 30% increase in HyperExecute test performance by optimizing resource allocation and code execution.
■ Dynamic OS and Browser Updates
Designed a seamless update system for operating systems and browser platforms, accelerating update speeds by 40% for browsers and 70% for OS versions, which directly improved user test coverage.
■ WebDriver Mode for Selenium
Introduced native WebDriver protocol support in HyperExecute, trimming one-hop latency by 25%
and accelerating Selenium test suite execution.

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Fi

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jul 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hybrid

Team: Cards
■ Credit Card Onboarding Flows
Designed and developed templated Temporal workflows for credit card onboarding, implementing
efficient A/B experimentation strategies.
Achieved a notable increase in user engagement metrics.
Significantly reduced funnel drop-off rates, resulting in higher conversion rates.
■ SSE for Live Updates
Reduced dependency on vendor API calls by over 99% through the integration of Server-Sent Events (SSE).
Provided real-time updates on stock prices, option trades, and order statuses.
Enhanced user experience while reducing operational costs.
■ Communication Orchestration
Engineered a versatile communication orchestrator for scheduling messages with agnostic trigger timings and types.
Optimized resource allocation and runtime task management, leading to a system load reduction, ensured flexible and scalable delivery of critical messages.
■ Server-Driven UI
Architected a scalable server-driven UI framework to streamline frontend development.
Reduced time-to-deployment for new UI content, layouts, texts, and images by up to 70%.
Enhanced flexibility and efficiency for content updates.
■ System Improvements
Optimized high-throughput DAOs and RPCs using Redis for caching.
Reduced database load and improved system performance by 50-70%.
Cut infrastructure costs through these optimizations.
■ Performance Optimization
Overhauled transaction processing by integrating Amazon Kinesis for direct event writing to Amazon S3, bypassing traditional databases.
Increased data retrieval speed by 40% and enabled immediate data analysis in Snowflake.
Improved system efficiency and scalability.

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SDE Intern

Nov 2022 – Jul 2023 · 8 mos · Hybrid

Team: Wealth
■ Deposits, US Stocks, and Mutual Funds
Worked on features related to deposits, US stocks, and mutual funds during my internship at Fi.
■ Mutual Fund Tax Statements
Developed a fully functional feature in the Fi app for generating tax statements related to mutual fund investments in the Tax Saver category.
Implemented a report generator button to automate the generation and emailing of tax statement reports to users.
Simplified proof of income and refund claims for users by providing automated tax documentation.

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Masai

DSA Mentor

Oct 2022 – Aug 2023 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Team: Mentors
■ Teaching Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA):
Teaching DSA for competitive coding using Core Java, JavaScript, and Python, focusing on advanced topics like dynamic programming and graph algorithms.
■ Classroom and Individual Instruction:
Conducting both classroom and individual sessions to ensure personalized learning experiences and addressing specific student needs.
■ Assisting New Students:
Helping new students in competitive programming with daily activities, including problem-solving exercises, coding contests, and algorithmic challenges.
■ Homework and Code Reviews:
Providing comprehensive guidance on homework assignments, code reviews, and optimizing solutions for efficiency and clarity.
■ Technologies Used:
Core Java, JavaScript, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Graph Algorithms

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Ridecell

SDE Intern

May 2022 – Aug 2022 · 3 mos · Pune division, Maharashtra, India

Team: Fleet Automation
■ Fleet Automation Communication:
Developed communication mechanisms to send notifications to fleet owners when events occur, such as when a vehicle exceeds speed limits, subscription expiration, maintenance requirements (battery, engine), and service readiness.
Improved fleet management responsiveness by 50%.
■ Lifecycle Management Features:
Contributed to the lifecycle management of vehicles, implementing features that send alerts about vehicle status (e.g., overdue service, battery maintenance) to enhance fleet uptime and minimize maintenance delays by 40%.
■ Unit Testing:
Added unit tests for fleet automation features, ensuring their reliability and improving test coverage by 30% to catch critical issues early.
■ Skills & Technologies:
Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Databases, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Backend Development, Software Development, Linux, Teamwork

JenkinsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TeamworkApache KafkaDjango REST FrameworkDatabases+19

Fractal: the coding club, iet lucknow

Mentor

Sep 2020 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Team: Fractal Mentors 2020
■ Cultivating Competitive Coding Culture:
Spearheaded initiatives to cultivate a robust competitive coding culture at the college, organising workshops and coding challenges to engage students.
■ Instructing DSA Concepts:
Instructed DSA concepts extensively, employing interactive classroom sessions and personalized coaching to enhance understanding and proficiency in C++.
■ Supporting Beginners:
Provided hands-on support to beginners in competitive programming, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and facilitating their participation in coding competitions.
■ Collaborative Development of Assignments:
Collaborated with club members to develop and refine coding assignments and activities, fostering a dynamic learning environment for aspiring programmers.
■ Technologies Used:
C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, Competitive Programming, Problem-Solving, Coding Competitions