Aakash Baidyanathan

Experience

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  Axact Studios

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Python Developer

  - Worked independently in a startup environment, handling everything from planning to execution for a project involving web crawling and data scraping.- Developed Python scripts utilizing Beautiful Soup to crawl and scrape a packers and movers website in the United States.- Successfully scraped about 90,000 nested webpages, requiring creative problem-solving to overcome the server's protection mechanisms.- Utilized AWS to manage and store the scraped data.- Performed data cleaning and wrangling to ensure the quality and consistency of the scraped data.- Worked closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions to meet their requirements.- Documented the project and provided insights to stakeholders based on the data analysis performed.- Contributed to the development of best practices for web crawling and data scraping to be used in future projects. Show less

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  Equations Work

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Software Engineer

  - Worked in a team to develop an AI-enabled OCR, utilizing Python and its libraries extensively.- Built API endpoints for the OCR using Node.js and Express.- Deployed the application using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and EC2.- Created a pipeline for the development, testing, and deployment of the application using CI/CD tools such as Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub.- Managed Linux machines throughout the development process to ensure smooth operation of the OCR.- Collaborated with team members to ensure that the project was completed on time and to the required quality standards.- Documented the development process and created user manuals for the OCR to make it easy for end-users to understand and use the application. Show less

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  Camp K12

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Javascript Instructor

  - Taught AR/VR and AI in JavaScript to students with varying levels of coding experience.- Created engaging and interactive lessons to make the class enjoyable and effective for newbies in coding.- Developed course materials, including lesson plans, presentations, and assignments.- Collaborated with other instructors and faculty members to ensure that the course was integrated with the overall curriculum and aligned with the school's goals and objectives.

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  Techolution

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Cloud Native Developer

  - Maintained cloud based applications and infrastructure with a multi-cloud setup on GCP and Mongo Atlas.- Designed and developed scrapers using Python and Scrapy to extract data based on the ISBN's provided.- Utilised Bash scripting to fix issues when the daily requirements for scraped data were not met.- Leveraged Python scripting to fix issues that arrived in the scraped data, ensuring that the data was accurate and consistent.- Worked closely with experienced Cloud Native Developers and Architects in a fast-paced environment to learn best practices for software development, testing, and deployment in a cloud-native environment.- Participated in knowledge transfer sessions and documented the knowledge gained to help new employee's get started with the project quickly.- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and tools. Show less

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  PhonePe

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  Site Reliability Engineer

  - Gained hands-on experience with Linux operating system, including system administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.- Developed expertise in Linux networking concepts, such as routing, switching, and firewalls.- Learned how to design and implement relational databases using MySQL.- Gained knowledge of non-relational databases, such as Aerospike.- Gained knowledge of the principles of system design, such as scalability, performance, and security.- Worked with configuration management tools to automate the deployment and management of software and infrastructure. Show less

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  FYNDNA TechCorp Pvt. Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Software Developer