Siddhant Shrivastav

Software Engineer

Gurugram, Haryana, India7 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led successful launch of Cohort Ads at Nykaa.
Achieved 90% improvement in dashboard load times.
Increased video ad revenue by 70%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer with expertise in AdTech and Mobile Applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend Web DevelopmentCloud ComputingSystems DesignSystem Architecture

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)PostgreSQLFlaskAWSDocumentDBDynamoDBKafkaRedisDatastoreGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)MongoDBAmazon Web Services (AWS)Software DevelopmentREST APIsWeb Development

About

I'm a results-driven Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products. Currently exploring new opportunities to leverage my expertise in system optimization, team leadership, and 0-to-1 product development. What I bring to the table: 🚀 Product Leadership: Successfully launched Cohort Ads at Nykaa and built IIT Madras Online Degree platform from scratch, managing end-to-end development cycles ⚡ Performance Optimization Expert: Consistently delivered exceptional results - 90% improvement in dashboard load times, 95% reduction in log storage, and 40% network latency reduction 📈 Revenue Impact: Increased video ad revenue by 70% and improved user retention by 35% through strategic feature development and system enhancements 🛠 Technical Versatility: Proficient across the full stack with Python, Flask, AWS, GCP, and modern database technologies, with recent AI/ML certification from IIIT I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can solve complex technical challenges while mentoring teams and driving business outcomes. Whether it's optimizing system performance, reducing operational costs, or launching new products, I focus on delivering measurable impact. Open to opportunities in: Backend Engineering, Technical Leadership, and Product Engineering roles. Let's connect if you're looking for a passionate engineer who can scale systems, lead teams, and turn technical solutions into business success!

Experience

7 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Cognida.ai

Technical Specialist

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Hyderabad · Remote

Python (Programming Language)PostgreSQL

Career break

Health and well-being

Dec 2024 – May 2025 · 5 mos

I made the important decision to take a career break to support my family during a challenging time. This period gave me space to reflect, recharge, and return with greater clarity and resilience. I'm now actively exploring opportunities to contribute meaningfully again.

Nykaa

Software Development Engineer 2

May 2024 – Dec 2024 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Drove the successful launch of Cohort Ads by managing cross-team efforts and minimizing release roadblocks.
Developed personalized banner ads based on user cohorts and behavior, maintaining API response time at 14ms during peak traffic, ensuring high availability and performance.
Developed and deployed the Banner Selection Service as a scalable Python package, achieving an 40% reduction in network latency across the Nykaa AdTech Ecosystem.
Reduced log storage by 95% by removing redundant logs across services, improving system observability and lowering operational costs.
Technologies: Python, Flask, AWS, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, Kafka,
Redis

Python (Programming Language)FlaskAWSDocumentDBDynamoDBKafka+3

Indian institute of technology, madras

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Dec 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Contributed to engineering efforts at IIT Madras Study, from planning and organization to execution and delivery, to solve complex engineering problems in the student workflow process.
Increased new user enrollment by 30% per semester through the development of a diploma program workflow.
Developed a course registration system that efficiently handles 25,000+ student applications per semester.

DatastoreGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Systems DesignSystem Architecture

Software Engineer

Sep 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

Reduced load time for the student dashboard by 85% by implementing caching on frequently used APIs
Reduced operational tasks by 50% by implementing the drop courses and ad-hoc payments features.

DatastoreGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Systems Design

Collegedunia

Software Developer

Oct 2018 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Developed backend systems for the apps Frizza(5M+ downloads) and KickCash(100K+ downloads).
Improved user retention by 35% for 7 days through the development of a daily check-in feature.
Improved earnings from ad videos by 70% by implementing a drop rate system.
Optimized app listing on Frizza by 85% through the implementation of a cache for each user’s personalized list.
Built and launched the backend for KickCash from scratch in 5 months.

MongoDBAmazon Web Services (AWS)Backend Web Development