AAKASH
Software Engineer II
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in algorithm design, scalable data pipelines and LLM-driven optimizations. Proven track record of delivering Revenue and Engagement gains through global product rollouts and efficient algorithms, using Scope (SQL), C++, Python, Machine Learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Bengaluru
08.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end development of new Edge Price Comparison data sources using SCOPE/SQP, C++, and Python, increasing offer coverage by 7.5% and contributing to up to 9% RPM uplift.
- Designed and deployed a scalable LLM-driven attribute extraction system over billions of offers with 85%+ precision; scaled Bing Shopping filters by 60x, improving CTR by 6.6% and reducing QBR by 2%.
- Spearheaded system migrations and shopping stack modernization, partnering cross-functionally to unlock multi-million-dollar revenue growth and improve long-term scalability.
Software Engineer
Microsoft
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Enhanced ad relevance using deep embeddings, optimized retrieval pipelines, and latency tuning — delivering 31.5% RPM uplift, 20% increase in click yield, and over 4% CTR gains across global markets.
- Developed scalable graph clustering algorithms (SCOPE/SQL, C++) processing 55M+ entities and billions of edges, reducing singleton clusters by 9% and improving targeting granularity.
- Built production-grade LLM labeling pipelines to automate manual annotations, boosting precision by 12%, reducing latency, and improving reliability through reduced live-site incidents.
Software Engineer Intern
Microsoft
Bengaluru
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Improved Edge Price Comparison coverage by 10% in European markets by enhancing data pipelines and resolving compliance issues to ensure accurate conversions.
- Built reusable C++ APIs and international dashboards to enhance monitoring; analyzed embedding clusters and query–offer relationships to improve targeting strategies.
- Gained practical experience in distributed systems, large-scale data processing (Scope/SQL, C++), and collaborative feature development across multi-disciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi05.2022
Skills
Data Structures & Algorithm
C
Algorithms & System Design
SQL/Scope
Machine learning
Python
undefinedAccomplishments
- Received most innovative Solution Awards by Microsoft Ads team for "Enabling 1000+ new filters".
- Received most inclusive & Customer Centric Award by Microsoft for "Expanding EPC to worldwide".
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
08.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Microsoft
07.2022 - 07.2024
Software Engineer Intern
Microsoft
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
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