Akash Hegde

Software Developer
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly skilled Full Stack Developer with 2+ years of experience in building and optimizing scalable web applications for large enterprises, including cloud migration from AWS to GCP. Proven ability to drive efficiency through automation, enhance code quality, and lead critical projects like the Content Management System for high-traffic OTT platforms, impacting millions of users. Adept at leveraging diverse tech stacks to deliver robust and user-centric solutions.

Work

Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (Jiocinema)
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Software Developer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Led full-stack development for Viacom18's flagship OTT platforms, driving cloud migration, optimizing code quality, and automating critical processes to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Highlights

Spearheaded development for Viacom18's flagship OTT products (Voot OTT, JioCinema OTT), playing a key role in the Content Management System (CMS) team responsible for managing content metadata for high-profile events like the IPL.

Directed end-to-end cloud infrastructure migration from AWS to GCP, achieving a smooth transition and improved performance for critical applications serving millions of users.

Engineered and refactored core code repositories, significantly enhancing code quality, maintainability, and efficiency, while implementing automation scripts and cron jobs that streamlined operational workflows.

Collaborated cross-functionally across diverse teams, utilizing a robust tech stack including Node.js, Golang, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Nginx to deliver scalable solutions.

Tyson Foods
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Full Stack Development Intern

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Designed and implemented the 'HLP App,' a full-stack automation tool for Tyson Foods' IT organization, enhancing workflow efficiency and communication for a workforce of over 40,000 employees.

Highlights

Developed the 'HLP App,' a fully automated tool that streamlined weekly 2X2 (HLP) update management for IT teams, significantly improving operational efficiency across the organization.

Engineered user-friendly and interactive UI components using ReactJS, enhancing user experience and adoption for a large corporate workforce.

Leveraged NodeJS for robust backend development, facilitating seamless data processing and bi-directional communication of updates across the management chain.

Integrated Okta authentication, Postgres, NestJS, and Tailwind CSS, delivering a scalable and secure full-stack solution utilized by over 40,000 employees.

Education

Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

B.E

Information Science and Engineering

Grade: 8.7/10

Awards

MAD (Made a Difference) Award

Awarded By

Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd

Recognized twice for making a significant impact and exceptional contributions to the organization.

Skills

Programming Languages

Node.js, Golang, Python, Java, JavaScript.

Frontend Technologies

React, HTML/CSS, CanvasJS, Tailwind CSS.

Backend Technologies

Node.js, Golang, NestJS, Postgres, Redis.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Developer Tools & DevOps

Git, Docker, VS Code, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Nginx.

Methodologies & Concepts

NLP, System Design, Cloud Migration, Automation.

Projects

Result Analyser

Summary

Developed a JavaScript-based Result Analyzer application using React and CanvasJS to facilitate faculty in visualizing and comparing student performance data.

AV-Translator

Summary

Created a Python-based language translator application leveraging NLP to provide visual translation for the hearing impaired.