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SE-II @ Uber | Ex-Flipkart | Building Scalable Data Platforms & Distributed Backend Systems

About

Seasoned backend engineer with expertise in scalable, low-latency distributed systems and clean, modular architectures. I’ve contributed to high-impact platforms across search, data infrastructure, and enterprise systems—driving reliability, performance, and scalability at internet scale. With a strong foundation in computer science and deep experience in system design and large-scale engineering, I combine technical depth with product thinking to deliver solutions that serve millions of users. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, optimizing performance at scale, and building resilient systems that last.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Software Engineer II at Uber, Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Contributions: Contributing to large-scale Storage Search Data (SSD) and Disaster Recovery Orchestration (DFO) systems powering mission-critical data platforms. • Designed and enhanced PHX ↔ DCA partial failover automation, improving cluster resiliency and reducing manual recovery effort. • Built and optimized Spark-based large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high reliability, performance, and SLA adherence. • Implemented workflow orchestration using Cadence, improving automation, observability, and recovery consistency. • Improved big data storage workflows involving Iceberg/Hudi-style lakehouse systems for scalable and fault-tolerant analytics. • Drove performance tuning across distributed systems (executor configs, memory tuning, job parallelism).

Software Development Engineer II at Flipkart, Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Contributions: Search Ranking Infrastructure Development: – Designed and implemented a hybrid ranking pipeline combining collapse sort and popularity-based re-ranking to optimize listing quality at the FSN level. – Developed modular weight vector fetchers using Mustang for store, cohort, and view-specific personalization. Performance Engineering & Observability: – Built low-latency microservices with sub-50ms response time, efficiently handling 130k+ RPS traffic. – Integrated real-time observability using Codahale metrics and Sherlock dashboards to monitor latency, feature skew, and ranking stability. Collaboration & Experimentation: – Partnered with ML, Product, and Infra teams to drive cohort-based ranking strategies and A/B experiments aimed at improving CTR and CVR. – Enhanced the personalization pipeline by integrating signal fetchers and ranking evaluation layers with Dropwizard-based services.

Software Engineer - Backend at BlackNGreen, Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Key Contributions: Game Subscription Platform Development: - Spearheaded the design and development of an innovative platform enabling users to play games with real opponents or sophisticated bot players when human contenders were unavailable. Delivered a user-centric, intuitive interface that simplified game selection and subscription processes, enhancing user engagement. Tournament Module Integration: - Designed and integrated a seamless tournament module, allowing users to compete in high-stakes competitive arenas with prize opportunities. Collaborated with the design team to craft an immersive user journey, including effortless registration and engaging gameplay experiences. Engineered a scalable infrastructure capable of supporting a surge in simultaneous users and diverse game sessions. Quiz Gaming Engine Development: - Developed a cutting-edge gaming engine for quiz enthusiasts, featuring a competitive twist with dynamic leaderboards that ranked users based on their performance. Introduced a subscription model granting exclusive access to challenging questions, enhancing user engagement and retention. Enabled subscribers to earn prizes through consistent gameplay, fostering competition and a sense of achievement. Performance-Optimized Architecture: - Collaborated with the design team to ensure a fluid user experience from subscription to active quiz participation. Built a robust backend architecture capable of maintaining performance during periods of high user traffic and activity.

Associate Engineer - Product and Platform Engineer at Altimetrik, Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Contributions: • Website Automation Platform Development: - Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to design and develop a website automation platform aimed at improving internal efficiency and streamlining workflow sequences. - Automated various tasks, including form submissions and intricate workflow processes, reducing manual effort and improving productivity. • Corporate Data Lake Integration: - Integrated the platform seamlessly with the Corporate Data Lake, enabling fluid data interchange and empowering informed decision-making across teams. - Designed the system with scalability in mind, ensuring effortless deployment across multiple departments and business sectors. • In-House Project Management Tool Development: - Architected and developed a custom project management tool akin to Jira, providing detailed insights into project requirements, timelines, budgets, and profitability. - Enhanced project tracking and financial management by offering a holistic view of expenditures and revenue streams.

Summer Intern at Cojag, Jun 2019 - Jun 2019 · 1 mo, Nagpur Area, India, Key Contributions: Designed and delivered innovative solutions using Java and Spring Boot, addressing real-world challenges with a focus on scalability and efficiency. Leveraged expertise in C++ and Data Structures & Algorithms to develop robust systems. Collaborated with professionals to refine coding practices, ensuring clean and optimized code.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, nagpur university