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Kushagra Saxena

Backend Engineer @ Zoca | Ex-Itmtb, Commvault | Runner Up @ Hackout’23 | NestJS | Django | Node.js | Python | C++

Bengaluru

2+ years of work experience

Zoca
May 20251 yr 5 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led backend development for the Zoca App, driving architectural decisions to improve scalability, reliability, and performance across core services. • Built the Scheduling & Payments system from scratch, integrating Stripe APIs and webhooks to enable seamless appointment booking and payments, completing the end-to-end pipeline from lead generation to payment. • Improved API performance across onboarding, reviews, and approvals, reducing P95 latency by ~18–22% through database optimization and system redesign. • Developed key growth and automation features including L2B & Win Agent enhancements, increasing lead visibility and contributing to a ~12% uplift in paid conversions. • Built integrations and automation workflows for external platforms and internal operations, reducing manual operational effort by ~40%. • Awarded “Force of the Quarter” for outstanding contributions to backend architecture and key product features at Zoca.
itmtb Technologies
Oct 20248 mosMay 2025

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

• Built thecrab.ai, a Generative AI solution for SnuckWorks designed to automate operational workflows and significantly reduce manual workload. • Developed scalable backend services using Python and Node.js, improving system reliability and supporting high-volume AI-driven tasks. • Owned end-to-end development across frontend, backend, and DevOps, deploying production infrastructure on AWS with auto-scaling and CI/CD pipelines. • Enabled weekly production releases with ~99.5% success rate and near-zero downtime, improving delivery speed and product stability.
Commvault
Feb 20247 mosAug 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Improved the log collection process from remote systems for analysis by enhancing the SendLogs feature using C++ and Python. • Optimized the Metrics Server feature to allow customers to upload data to a local server instead of directly to the cloud, using C++. • Managedand optimized various customer reports, including SLA Reports, utilizing SQL and JavaScript. • Gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies like C++, Python, SQL, aligning with the company’s commitment to data protection and management.
Pocket FM
Jun 20232 mosJul 2023

• Developed and optimized backend functionalities using Python Django, improving the overall performance and scalability of the PocketFM audio platform. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust RESTful APIs, enhancing the app’s responsiveness and user experience.
GitHub
@kushagra0426
LeetCode
@kushagra_coder
Personal portfoliokushagra-portfolio-ivory.vercel.app

Kushagra’s AI Stack

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Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Master of Business Administration, FinTech Management and Generative AI

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

20262 yrs2028
GL bajaj institute of technology and management

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

GL bajaj institute of technology and management

20204 yrs2024

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Headline

Backend Engineer @ Zoca | Ex-Itmtb, Commvault | Runner Up @ Hackout’23 | NestJS | Django | Node.js | Python | C++

About

🚀 Software Developer | Backend Engineer | AI Enthusiast I'm a passionate and performance-driven Software Engineer with hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems, AI-driven platforms, and full-stack web applications. With a strong foundation in C++, Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript, I've developed and deployed solutions that solve real-world problems and improve user experience at scale. 💼 Currently, I'm building Generative AI solutions at Itmtb Technologies for SnuckWorks using Python, Node.js, and React — optimizing backend infrastructure for performance and scalability. Previously, I interned at: Commvault Systems, where I enhanced critical infrastructure like the remote log collection system (Sendlogs) and SLA reporting tools using PL/SQL, JavaScript, and Java. PocketFM, where I worked on optimizing backend APIs using Django and contributed to boosting app performance and reliability. HCL Technologies, where I developed a helpdesk management system and delivered a responsive frontend using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 🛠️ I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges. My expertise spans: Backend & API development (Python, Django, Node.js) System design and performance optimization Database management (MongoDB, MySQL, PL/SQL) Cloud and DevOps exposure (AWS, Linux) 💡 Some of my most impactful projects include: Superbook – an award-winning AI-powered book and note generator, built during Hackout'23 Let’s VC – a real-time video chat platform supporting over 100+ users IntruderWatch – a canary token generator with Razorpay integration to track unauthorized access 🏆 Achievements: 2nd Runner-up at Hackout’23 by Headout I'm always eager to collaborate on innovative tech and contribute to projects that make a real difference. If you're working on something exciting — let’s connect!

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

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codex

openai

claudecode

Zed

Work experience

Backend Engineer at Zoca, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led backend development for the Zoca App, driving architectural decisions to improve scalability, reliability, and performance across core services. • Built the Scheduling & Payments system from scratch, integrating Stripe APIs and webhooks to enable seamless appointment booking and payments, completing the end-to-end pipeline from lead generation to payment. • Improved API performance across onboarding, reviews, and approvals, reducing P95 latency by ~18–22% through database optimization and system redesign. • Developed key growth and automation features including L2B & Win Agent enhancements, increasing lead visibility and contributing to a ~12% uplift in paid conversions. • Built integrations and automation workflows for external platforms and internal operations, reducing manual operational effort by ~40%. • Awarded “Force of the Quarter” for outstanding contributions to backend architecture and key product features at Zoca.

Software Engineer at itmtb Technologies, Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, • Built thecrab.ai, a Generative AI solution for SnuckWorks designed to automate operational workflows and significantly reduce manual workload. • Developed scalable backend services using Python and Node.js, improving system reliability and supporting high-volume AI-driven tasks. • Owned end-to-end development across frontend, backend, and DevOps, deploying production infrastructure on AWS with auto-scaling and CI/CD pipelines. • Enabled weekly production releases with ~99.5% success rate and near-zero downtime, improving delivery speed and product stability.

SDE Intern at Commvault, Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Improved the log collection process from remote systems for analysis by enhancing the SendLogs feature using C++ and Python. • Optimized the Metrics Server feature to allow customers to upload data to a local server instead of directly to the cloud, using C++. • Managedand optimized various customer reports, including SLA Reports, utilizing SQL and JavaScript. • Gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies like C++, Python, SQL, aligning with the company’s commitment to data protection and management.

Back End Developer at Pocket FM, Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 · 2 mos, • Developed and optimized backend functionalities using Python Django, improving the overall performance and scalability of the PocketFM audio platform. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust RESTful APIs, enhancing the app’s responsiveness and user experience.

Education

Master of Business Administration, FinTech Management and Generative AI, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), GL bajaj institute of technology and management

Public links

github: https://github.com/kushagra0426

leetcode: https://leetcode.com/kushagra_coder

kushagra-portfolio-ivory.vercel.app: https://kushagra-portfolio-ivory.vercel.app/