002 / ABOUT
Engineer first.
Everything else second.
I started coding to solve problems, not to collect frameworks. At Rakuten Ichiba — a platform serving millions — I work on the infrastructure layer: real-time Kafka streams, distributed service consolidation, query optimization. The kind of work that doesn't show in a UI but keeps everything running.
Outside of work, I founded Semesterly.in — a platform that connects students for collaborative learning. I grind LeetCode because sharp fundamentals never go out of style. And I build side projects that push me into uncomfortable territory.
▸Systems thinking over surface-level solutions
▸Fundamentals over framework hype
▸Ship, learn, iterate — in that order
Currently
Building DevPulse · AI-powered PR review system
003 / EXPERIENCE
Where I've shipped.
Software Developer Intern
Rakuten · Bengaluru, India
Nov 2025 – Present
On-site
- ▸Redesigned CouchDB–GCP data sync pipeline using Kafka and Apache Flink — replaced hourly batch polling with real-time streaming architecture.
- ▸Contributed to Rakuten Ichiba backend revamp, consolidating multiple legacy services into a unified managed service.
- ▸Optimized MySQL queries via JPA/Hibernate in Spring Boot services, reducing API response latency measurably.
KafkaApache FlinkSpring BootMySQLGCP
Software Engineering Intern
Xebia IT Architects · Gurugram, India
Mar 2025 – Jul 2025
On-site
- ▸Built X Chat — an internal app store adopted by 6,000+ employees, streamlining access to company-wide tools.
- ▸Created a Virtual Interviewer MVP for the HR team, automating first-round candidate screening entirely.
- ▸Delivered 3–4 new features per week in a Scrum team using Agile, Jira, and Git.
ReactSpring BootAgileJiraREST APIs
004 / PROJECTS
Things I've built.
View all on GitHub →005 / SKILLS
The stack.
Tools I reach for. Not a trophy case — just what I actually use to build things.
600+
LeetCode Problems Solved
Consistent daily practice · Strong in graphs, DP, system design
006 / ACHIEVEMENTS
Milestones.
007 / CONTACT
Let's build
cool stuff.
Open to full-time SWE roles, interesting projects, and conversations about distributed systems. Based in India, open to remote.