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Aakanshu Gupta

@aakanshugupta

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Accomplished Engineering Manager with expertise in software development lifecycle.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing me to lead teams in developing impactful software solutions while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

I am an accomplished Engineering Manager and Architect with extensive expertise across the entire software development life cycle. My hands-on approach spans requirement gathering, user-centric software design, development, quality assurance, DevOps, and engineering operations. I specialize in creating user-centric software from conceptualization to scaling them effectively for business growth.

In my current role at Cargill, I manage a team of 16, providing technical support and strategic direction to ensure alignment with company goals. I have successfully led engineering teams, enhancing processes to reduce bugs and increase developer velocity, achieving a 30% increase in development speed. My collaborative spirit and results-driven mindset make me a valuable asset in achieving business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineering Senior Supervisor

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Digital Foundry – Cargill

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years)

Managed a team of 16, enhancing software architecture and engineering processes, leading to a 30% increase in development speed and a 20% reduction in bugs. Worked on multiple projects, including a pricing platform and a farmer application, while coaching teams and standardizing practices.

Team Management Software Architecture Python DevOps Agile Methodologies Performance Optimization Stakeholder Management Microservices AWS Engineering

Senior Lead Product Engineer

Goodera

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Built and led a platform team responsible for core components and services, achieving ISO 27001 certification. Developed data platforms and automated deployment pipelines, enhancing security and efficiency across products.

Team Leadership Information Security Data Engineering AWS DevOps Microservices REST APIs Security Compliance Automation Cloud Infrastructure

Software Engineer I

Chronus Corporation

Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Developed a web application to automate the invention review process and integrated it with ERP tools. Upgraded existing applications and optimized workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.

Web Development Ruby on Rails AngularJS ERP Integration BDD Capybara Cucumber Workflow Management Automation

Programmer Analyst

Athenahealth

Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Built performance monitoring tools and optimized internal systems, achieving a 60% performance improvement in static code analysis. Guided interns in project development and system optimization.

Performance Monitoring Static Code Analysis Elasticsearch Optimization Software Development BDD

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Institute of Technology, Patna

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering

2011 - 2015

Grade: CGPA: 8.45/10

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, focusing on various aspects of computer science including programming, algorithms, and software development.