Akhil Pratap

Results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering high-impact technical solutions that enhance performance, reduce costs, and strengthen security. Demonstrated track record of success includes: reducing API latency by 35% through JDK modernization, generating $14,400 annual infrastructure savings via Graviton migration, automating processes that save 20+ weeks of manual effort annually, and implementing security enhancements that reduced patch failures by 90%. Consistently recognized for operational excellence in managing critical incidents and leading cross-team initiatives. Expert in Java, Python, and Ruby on Rails development with proven ability to mentor teams and rapidly master new technologies.

Skilled professional with robust background in infrastructure automation, continuous integration, and cloud services. Expertise in scripting, system administration, and container orchestration, ensuring seamless deployments and efficient system operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable and effective solutions. Passionate about leveraging technical skills to drive operational excellence and support organizational goals.

• Infrastructure Modernization: Led JDK and host infrastructure upgrades resulting in 35% lower latency, 38% reduced CPU utilization, and $14,400 annual cost savings
• Security Enhancement: Spearheaded implementation of Mechanics tool across Amazon Pay services, eliminating unauthorized production access and protecting sensitive information
• Enhanced Automated Provisioning (EAP): Led Amazon Pay-wide initiative to automate scaling/descaling processes, eliminating 20 weeks of manual effort annually
• Checkout Flow Metric Optimization: Restructured widget-show latency metrics, improving issue identification and reducing debugging time by 50%
• EU Compliance Initiative: Successfully migrated authentication services to CloudAuth, ensuring adherence to stringent EU regulations
• Security Patch Management: Analyzed and resolved multiple security patch failure patterns, achieving 90% reduction in patch-related incidents

• Infosys Certified Python Associate
• Infosys Certified Database and SQL Professional
• Infosys Certified Legacy Modernization Developer
• Infosys Certified JAVA SE8 Developer

• Monthly Award (2023-12): Recognized for automating scaling processes and saving 20 weeks of annual effort.
• Accolade from Japan Team: Acknowledged for critical support in resolving gift card selection issue impacting campaign deadline.
• Accolade from SWP Team: Recognized for urgent fix deployment and debugging that kept Beta testing on track.
• Monthly Award (2022-10): Recognized for operational excellence as primary OnCall, handling 4+ Sev-2s and resolving 13+ tickets