ASAbout Akshay
I Build High-Performance Backend Systems That Scale With Your Business
Need a Python backend engineer who can architect secure, scalable APIs and deliver measurable results? I specialize in transforming complex business requirements into robust technical solutions that drive growth.
How I Help Your Business:
I develop production-ready RESTful APIs with enterprise-grade security, optimize database performance for high-traffic applications, and build real-time data pipelines that process millions of records efficiently. My solutions reduce development costs by up to 40% through modular architecture and strategic planning.
What Makes Me Different:
With 5+ years delivering 110+ production APIs, I bring proven expertise in FastAPI, Django, and cloud architecture. I don't just write code—I design systems that minimize future rework and integration effort by 30%. My security implementations (OAuth2, JWT, MFA, RBAC) protect sensitive data while maintaining seamless user experience. I've led projects at companies managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines.
Projects I Excel At:
- API Development & Integration: RESTful APIs with versioning, pagination, authentication.
- Cloud-Native Solutions: AWS (SQS, S3, KMS), Docker, CI/CD pipeline
- Data Engineering: ETL workflows with Airflow, real-time streaming with Kafka, distributed processing with PySpark
- Performance Optimization: Async processing with Celery/Redis, database query optimization, caching strategies
Tech Stack:Python • FastAPI • Django • Flask • PostgreSQL • MySQL • AWS • Docker • Kafka • Airflow • Celery • Redis • SQLAlchemy • WebSocket
I communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and work in agile environments. Whether you need to build a new platform, scale existing infrastructure, or optimize system performance, I deliver solutions that align with your business objectives.
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English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- AuthBridge Research Services Private LimitedTech LeadSeptember 2022 - Today (3 years and 11 months)At AuthBridge, I worked on multiple backend systems simultaneously, led a major project end-to-end, and designed scalable architectures that reduced rework and improved integration efficiency.What I Did✔️ I managed and supported three projects at the same time, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.✔️ I designed scalable and modular database schemas that reduced future rework.✔️ I developed 75+ RESTful APIs using FastAPI with authentication, authorization, and performance optimizations.✔️ I implemented OAuth2, JWT, MFA, RBAC, and ABAC to strengthen security and access control.✔️ I integrated AWS services (S3, SQS, KMS) for secure storage, encryption, and asynchronous processing.✔️ I optimized background processing using Celery + Redis, improving system responsiveness.✔️ I built real-time WebSocket features to provide instant status updates and notifications.✔️ I containerized applications using Docker and collaborated with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.✔️ I worked closely with product teams to evaluate feature impact, scalability, and integration strategy.✔️ I followed Agile methodologies and contributed to planning, refinement, and sprint execution.What I Achieved✔️ I reduced developer rework by 40% through modular design and reusable architecture.✔️ I cut integration efforts by 30% by introducing a microservices-friendly schema structure.✔️ I improved system reliability with secure, asynchronous AWS-based workflows.✔️ I accelerated deployment cycles through effective CI/CD collaboration.✔️ I improved overall system scalability and performance with optimized API design.Tech I Worked With✔️ FastAPI, Django, Flask✔️ Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Alembic✔️ OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, ABAC✔️ AWS S3, SQS, KMS✔️ Celery, Redis✔️ WebSockets✔️ Docker, CI/CD✔️ MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Cognizant Technology SolutionsSoftware EngineerJanuary 2021 - September 2022 (1 year and 8 months)During my time at Cognizant, I worked as a Python Backend Engineer and contributed to the development, maintenance, and support of backend applications.What I Did✔️ I worked on Python-based backend applications using Django, Flask, and FastAPI.✔️ I built and maintained RESTful APIs and improved backend modules.✔️ I supported production systems by debugging issues and ensuring stability.✔️ I wrote automation scripts to reduce repetitive operational tasks.✔️ I collaborated with senior engineers, QA, and DevOps in Agile/Scrum teams.✔️ I worked extensively with MySQL and PostgreSQL for queries and optimizations.✔️ I assisted in integrating internal tools and third-party APIs.What I Achieved✔️ I improved application stability by proactively fixing backend issues.✔️ I optimized backend processes, reducing execution time and improving performance.✔️ I developed reusable Python utilities that accelerated development for my team.✔️ I contributed to smooth deployments through proper coordination with DevOps teams.Tech I Worked With✔️ Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI✔️ MySQL, PostgreSQL✔️ REST APIs✔️ Git, Linux✔️ Agile/Scrum
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Education
- Bachelor of TechnologyAmity University2020Bachelor of Technology
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