Akash Gupta
@akashgupta4
Software engineer specializing in AI and backend development.
What I'm looking for
I'm a dedicated software engineer with a strong foundation in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Currently, I am enhancing my skills at PureSoftware, where I have developed innovative solutions such as an HRD system utilizing LLMs and a Natural Language to SQL Query Generator that significantly reduces ad-hoc queries. My work emphasizes performance optimization and content safety, evidenced by the Responsible AI pipeline I designed, which improved content safety by 70%.
Previously, I contributed to Wisteli Informatics by implementing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation document intelligence system that improved internal search efficiency by 60%. My experience also includes developing automation scripts and backend APIs during my tenure at Cognizant, where I honed my skills in Python and SQL. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
PureSoftware
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Developed an HRD system using LLMs to intelligently route HR-related queries using Python, FastAPI, and OpenAI. Built a Natural Language to SQL Query Generator using GPT-4 and SQLAlchemy, enabling SQL-free access to enterprise data and reducing ad-hoc queries by 45%.
Software Engineer
Wisteli Informatics
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) document intelligence system using LangChain, OpenAI, and FAISS, improving internal search efficiency by 60%. Automated parsing pipelines for PDFs and Excel files with 95% accuracy using Python and Pandas.
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Cognizant
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Developed Python automation scripts and SQL queries for web scraping and transformation workflows. Created normalized database schemas and built scalable backend APIs using Flask and Postman.
Analyst Intern
Cognizant
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Completed hands-on training in Selenium automation, Java, and Python fundamentals. This foundational experience provided a strong understanding of programming concepts and automated testing.
Data Science Intern
NeuralSift
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Worked on machine learning experimentation with scikit-learn. Applied OpenCV for basic image processing and visual analysis, contributing to initial data science projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
B.Tech, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in electronics, communication systems, and relevant engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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