Ishita Kushwaha
@ishitakushwaha
Backend software engineer specializing in Java, Python, and scalable backend systems.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a backend software engineer with strong academic foundations and hands-on experience building scalable services using Java, Spring Boot, gRPC, MySQL and Python. I have delivered production features at Myntra that reduced financial risk, developed automation tooling at VMware that saved significant manual effort, and completed applied ML work at NUS focused on audio classification.
I emphasize robust testing, end-to-end ownership, and cross-functional collaboration, with accomplishments including a credit-limit safety feature, an automation tool that recovered 120 hours/month, and experience deploying and monitoring data pipelines and backend services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer - Backend
Myntra
Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)
Designed and delivered backend features for ad ingestion and order control, including a credit limit control safety feature that reduced financial risk and prevented duplicate/unauthorized releases. Performed multi-level testing and post-production monitoring to ensure stability.
VMBuilt a Python automation tool to streamline express patch installation testing, using multithreading and JSON inputs to run esxcli, VUM and Auto Deploy concurrently, increasing team efficiency by ~50% and saving ~120 hours/month.
NSMachine Learning Intern
National University of Singapore
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 month)
Implemented audio classification models (SVM, neural nets, CNNs) on the ESC dataset and completed hands-on Hadoop training, deepening practical ML and distributed systems skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VTVellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering
2016 - 2020
Grade: 9.1/10
Completed B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with a CGPA of 9.1/10; awarded a merit-based scholarship for strong academic performance.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Senior Secondary School
Senior Secondary (XII), Senior Secondary Education
2014 - 2016
Grade: 90.4%
Completed Senior Secondary (XII) education under CBSE-Delhi with a percentage of 90.4%.
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