Akanksha Choudhary
@akankshachoudhary
Experienced backend engineer with a passion for scalable systems.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
With over 7 years of experience as a Backend Engineer, I have honed my skills in building high-performance, scalable systems that drive business success. Currently, I serve as a Senior Software Engineer at Gojek, where I orchestrated the end-to-end analysis, design, and development of a comprehensive payment management system. My efforts have led to seamless integration across multiple providers, ensuring scalability and security in payment flows.
Previously, I led the NLP team at Coviam Technologies, where I advanced Conversational AI initiatives and improved bot responses significantly. My technical expertise spans various programming languages and frameworks, including Java, Python, and Go, and I have a proven track record of optimizing costs and enhancing system capabilities. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Gojek
May 2022 - Present (3 years)
Orchestrated end-to-end analysis, design, and development of a comprehensive system for managing payment option linking across multiple providers, ensuring seamless integration and scalability. Led integration efforts for secure payment flows, implemented cost optimization strategies supporting 1k RPS, and expanded payment capabilities to include QR codes and Buy Now Pay Later methods.
Senior Software Engineer
Engati
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Led the NLP team in advancing Conversational AI and Analytics initiatives, developing a solution to query data sources using natural language. Improved bot responses using pre-trained models, reducing unanswered queries by ~60%, and integrated chatbots with Shopify for real-time e-commerce queries.
Software Engineer
Engati
Jul 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Contributed to the backend of a global SaaS chatbot platform supporting 45k+ bots and 2M+ monthly interactions, leading a team to develop a ticket management system. Developed a real-time notification system using web sockets with features like authentication and data capture, and integrated email as a conversation channel processing 5k+ emails per second.
Intern
Coviam Technologies
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 (5 months)
Worked on core product microservices for a unicorn e-commerce platform, contributing to key backend functionalities. Developed an algorithm to assign rankings to sellers based on performance, pricing, and various other factors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSRM University
B. Tech, Computer Science and Engineering
2014 - 2018
Grade: 8.8 GPA
Completed a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Focused on core subjects such as programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Achieved a grade of 8.8 GPA.
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Location
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