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Rishyanth Kondra

@rishyanthkondra

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI-driven career pathing solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that leverages my expertise in AI-driven systems and recommendation algorithms, with opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and career growth.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for building innovative solutions. I graduated with honors in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where I also served as a teaching assistant for Calculus I. My professional journey began as a Software Engineer at Eightfold, where I quickly rose through the ranks to become a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of Career Navigator, an AI-driven tool for personalized career path recommendations.

In my current role, I have spearheaded the development of a quantitative evaluation framework that improved recommendation diversity by 3x and relevance by 28%. I also conceptualized the Connect and Grow copilot, an AI tool for networking and mentor matching, which earned the TM-Polish award for innovation. My technical expertise spans software design, recommender systems, AWS, Python, and React, with a strong focus on optimizing system performance and user experience.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation and excellence, earning multiple awards for impactful ideas and exceptional performance. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and am dedicated to mentoring junior developers to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Eightfold Software

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

As the primary engineering owner for Career Navigator, I led the development of a personalized career path recommendation system, improving recommendation quality and reducing latency significantly. I also mentored junior developers and was recognized for exceptional performance.

AWS Python React Software Development Mentorship Agile Methodologies Performance Optimization

Software Engineer

Eightfold Software

Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led the creation of an AI-driven tool for personalized career paths, established data quality rules, and transitioned a web application to mobile, enhancing user experience and reducing implementation time.

Python React React Native Data Quality Mobile Development User Experience AI Software Engineering Project Management

Engineering Intern

Eightfold

Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 (3 months)

Optimized dashboard load times and developed a framework for digital assistants, earning recognition for impactful ideas during a Hackathon.

Python JavaScript React AWS Natural Language Processing Asynchronous Programming

Project Intern

Oracle

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Engineered intents and dialog flows for the Oracle Journeys chatbot, enhancing its functionalities and improving NLP model accuracy.

OBotML JavaScript Natural Language Processing Chatbot Development Model Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering

2018 - 2022

Grade: 8.95/10

Graduated with Honors in Computer Science and Engineering. Served as a Teaching Assistant for Calculus I in 2020, conducting tutorials, mentoring, and evaluating 40 freshmen.