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# Yash Srivastava on Tal

## Headline

Building Pokus

## About

As a software engineer intern at Cisco, I develop and deploy high\-performance real\-time applications using Python, C\+\+, AWS, and ML\. I work with a team of engineers and product managers to deliver scalable and reliable solutions for complex problems\. I also contribute to the OpenStreetMap project as a Google Summer of Code 2021 participant, where I improve its geocoding and routing services by implementing new algorithms and features\. I am passionate about geospatial technologies and data, and I have applied my skills and knowledge in various projects, such as FastText CNN Model, Apache Airflow, GraphQL, Discord OAuth, and ZOOM Marketplace App\. I am pursuing my degree in geological/geophysical engineering at IIT Roorkee, where I am actively involved in various student groups and activities, such as MDG Space, E\-Cell, ASME, and Thomso\. I have won several awards and honors, such as the InterIIT Silver Medal, for my academic and extracurricular achievements\. I aspire to learn new technologies and skills, and to create impactful solutions for real\-world problems\. I value collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and I seek opportunities to grow as a software engineer and a leader\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## Work experience

Co\-Founder at Pokus, Jul 2025 \- Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer II at Mercor, Feb 2025 \- Aug 2025 · 7 mos, Remote

Software Engineer II at Cisco, Aug 2024 \- Feb 2025 · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer Intern at Cisco, May 2023 \- Jul 2023 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Head of Technology at MDG Space, IITR, May 2022 \- Apr 2023 · 1 yr

Developer at MDG Space, IITR, May 2021 \- Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

## Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

## Public links

- github: https://github\.com/darkshredder

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