Akshat Rastogi
@akshatrastogi4
I build scalable backend microservices, REST APIs, and low-latency systems—turning first principles into production.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a backend engineer focused on designing and shipping scalable, high-performance microservices. I architect robust RESTful APIs, optimize complex database schemas, and drive implementations from first principles through production readiness.
In recent work, I engineered a travel backend microservice with FastAPI and asynchronous pipelines to reduce retrieval latency, and I built testing coverage with unit and integration suites under high-load scenarios. I also develop offline-first storage and secure, cheat-resistant leaderboard services with serverless REST endpoints, while creating CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Backend Developer
Yolk Slam
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 (2 months)
Architected an offline-first Hive local storage database schema and optimized synchronization for zero-latency application startups. Built a cheat-resistant game leaderboard using serverless Firebase Cloud Functions with cryptographic payload validation and automated releases via GitHub Actions CI/CD.
Software Engineer (Virtual Exp)
Skyscanner
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)
Engineered Backpack, a scalable travel backend microservice using FastAPI to expose dynamic REST APIs and optimize complex database queries. Built asynchronous data-fetching pipelines for flight search filters and delivered unit/integration tests with high coverage under simulated high-load scenarios.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Institute of Technology, Delhi
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2023 - 2027
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Delhi from August 2023 to May 2027.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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