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Akash Shikare

Software Engineer
Dublin

Summary

Software Engineer with strong experience in developing Restful APIs using Java Springboot and C# .NET Framework, with a focus on serverless architecture using AWS. Proficient in C++, C#, Java and python and continuously expanding knowledge of DevOps. Enthusiastic learner with a strong passion for technology, consistently seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skill set. Actively engaged in various online courses and training programs to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created CloudFormation scripts using YAML scripting language to spin up CI/CD pipelines, ECS tasks, Lambda Functions, SNS and SQS Queues and API gateways reducing deployment time from 3 hours to 15 mins.
  • Contributed to microservice-based cloud applications using AWS, with deployment using CloudFormation scripts and docker containers using ECS. Contributing 30% of total automation code.
  • Played a key role in creating server-less lambda functions for Export to CSV feature with removing the restriction of number of Exported data from 30,000 to 1 million using ECS task and ElasticSearch Querying.
  • Implemented REST API's using C# and .Net 6 on a MVC Web-application to accommodate new features from the Client.
  • Implemented Web-sockets to create file download functionality for the Export feature using S3 pre-signed URL to post-to-connection. Used SQS and Dynamo-Db to queue multiple requests and manage request meta-data.
  • Configuration management using AWS Parameter store and implementing structured logging for CloudWatch.
  • Collaborated across distributed teams to deliver enhancements in serverless and event-driven components using SQS, Lambda, and ECS.
  • Followed TDD and BDD practices for implementing and testing backend services. Developed automated test cases using Xunit and Moq for C# and integrated them into CI/CD pipelines.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
04.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Modern College Of Engineering
Pune, India
04.2017 - 01.2021

Skills

AWS Cloud

CI/CD pipelines

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

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Interests And Achievements

Cloud computing, DevOps, High Five Award, Top Talent 2023 awarded for outstanding performance throughout the year by Persistent Systems, Organized and actively participated in blood donation camps, Executed community-led cleanliness drives, Influenced tree plantation initiatives

Accomplishments

Awarded as Top Talent 2023 for exceptional performance throughout the Year.

Awarded with High Five title for achieving 10/10 CSAT score

Timeline

Master of Science - Computer Science

Trinity College Dublin
04.2023 - 01.2024

Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
09.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Modern College Of Engineering
04.2017 - 01.2021
Akash ShikareSoftware Engineer