Saket | Computer Science Engineer

About me

I am a dedicated software development professional with approximately eight years of experience. My passion for technology drives my commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology.

My technical expertise includes advanced knowledge of web development technologies such as JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS, Python, MongoDB, Postgres, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes along with hands on expertise on AWS cloud. I am proficient in Data Structures, Algorithms, and System Design, which enhances my ability to develop complex, modular, and high-performance systems.

As a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual, I thrive in deadline-intensive environments, handling multiple tasks effectively while focusing on delivering one successful outcome at a time. I write clean and robust code that is easy to maintain, significantly reducing engineering costs and minimizing the risk of project failure.

In leadership, I am known for my ability to inspire and uplift teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. I am always eager to learn new technologies and improve existing skills, consistently pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with technology.

My objective is to make a positive impact through technology, creating solutions that empower individuals and future generations. I am passionate about my work and committed to excellence, believing that technology can be a powerful tool for a better tomorrow.

What i'm doing

Programming and Web development

High-quality development of backend apps at the scale.
Software Design

Robust, Modular and Maintainable software designs.
Team Management

Demonstrated leadership in guiding development teams
Infrastructure Management

Running system at scale with reduced cloud costs.

Testimonials

Bhawesh Chandola | SDE @ Amazon

Saket is a very hardworking and talented individual with a very deep understanding of programming/software technologies.
Ishita Gupta | Product @ Paypal

I worked with Saket on most of the key pieces on Web at ET Money. He demonstrated deep problem solving skills and focuses on providing scalable solutions rather than fast/hacky fixes. He has a good system understanding and grasps things pretty quickly. He'll be a great asset to any team that he works for. Wishing him the best of luck in all future endeavours! I am sure he'll do wonders going forward.
Harshit Kargeti | SDE @ AWS

Saket anand being my senior has guided me towards deep understanding of micro service architecture and front end development. His sound knowledge of Frontend as well as Backend has enabled me to choose the right path.
Surbhi Lohia | Product @ ETMoney

I have worked with Saket across multiple product initiatives and highly recommend him as a diligent, hard working developer who also cares about user experience besides good code. He takes ownership of his work and ensure on-time delivery while ensuring quality. All the best to him for now and future

Resume

Experience

Lead Engineer - Backend | GroMo
January ’23 — 2024
- Built a centralized identity management system capable of supporting over 4 million users. This multi-tenant system facilitates robust user authentication and authorization across various applications, includes hierarchical user structures, and offers both OTP and password-based login options.

- Engineered an automated reconciliation system that processes insurance policy PDFs daily from major partners, significantly reducing manual processing time from 15 days to a streamlined daily operation.

- Developed a in-house task scheduler using SQS, now available on npm, designed to efficiently handle diverse tasks across multiple queue

- Implemented advanced application performance monitoring tools along with systems for log and server health monitoring, significantly enhancing system reliability and uptime.

- Created a comprehensive B2B portal that manages millions of leads monthly. The portal includes extensive functionalities for employee management, lead tracking, and reporting, and offers API integration for seamless application connectivity.

- Led code reviews and architectural decisions, mentoring junior developers to elevate their technical skills and improve overall project delivery.

- Tech Stack: NestJs, Python, NodeJS, MySQL, MongoDb, AWS Cloud
Software Engineer 2 | Times Internet Limited
Sep ’2020 — Dec ’2022
- Reduced page load time of various mutual funds page by approximately 70% by removing unnecessary code, minifying html, css and js, optimizing images and implementing a cache.

- Developed historic scheme returns data, all mutual fund and stock pages and utility calculators like AMC SIP, CAGR, Sukanya Samriddhi, Income Tax.

- Received Exceeds Expectations remark in last performance appraisal cycle.

- Tech Stack: JAVA, JSP, JavaScript, jQuery and React JS.
Software Engineer 1 | Biz2Credit Infoservices
June ’2018 — July ’2020
- Served as Software Engineer with accountability of developing highly secured, robust & efficient micro service for multinational Banks like ICICI, HSBC-US, HSBC-IN & Standard Chartered.

- Develop Loan Management System with feature like generating Repayment Schedule of loan application, realizing Accrual at bank’s end, Ledger management and Accounting

- Lead a team of 8 Software Engineers

- Tech Stack: NodeJS, Python, Flask, Django, Postgres, MongoDB, React – Redux, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Elastic Stack
PHP Developer | ITH Destination Pvt. Ltd.
June ’2017 — March ’2018
- Developed a travel Itinerary builder which reduced man-hours of sales-person by 16 hours each week.

- Developed a CRM from scratch for Sales which increased the tracking of sales and operations. It also helped sales Executive to monitor their tasks and carry out follow-ups with customers.

- Served as Senior PHP developer with accountability of technically leading 6 PHP Developers. Ensuring their competencies are in line with the needs of the company.

- Tech Stack: PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel, NodeJS & MySQL

Education

B.Tech. (Dropout) in Computer Science | AKTU
2012 — 2016
Pursued advanced studies in Computer Science before choosing to focus on practical applications and professional development in the technology sector.
Bihar State Board
2010 — 2012
Higher Senior Secondary, Bihar State Board — Achieved 57.6%, focusing on foundational academic subjects that provided a basis for further studies in technology.
Gyan Niketan | CBSE
2003 — 2008
Senior Secondary, CBSE — Secured 77.6%, excelling in a comprehensive curriculum that laid the groundwork for my advanced education in Computer Science.