Akeeb Khandakar

Experience

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  CodePath

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Fellow at CodePath's Mobile App Design

  • Collaborated with other Software Engineers to work on group projects. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and receive feedback from mentors and peers. Gained mentorship experience with industry professionals. Achieved honors in the program.• Worked alone and in teams to solve technical problems and prepare for interviews.• Learned and built fully functional Mobile Applications such as a user-friendly app that stores user’s data and creates custom animations and styles.

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  CVS Health

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Retail Associate
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  Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC)

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  Software Engineer Intern

  • Spearheaded Python backend development for E-commerce startup, Active World, automating API fetches & database updates in real-time, enhancing website data reliability & result in revenue growth.• Designed & built scalable algorithms for diverse data formats, enhancing ETL pipeline efficiency by 30% & operational efficiency by 15%, while integrating seamlessly with 30+ web services.• Managed QA, unit testing, code coverage, & integration with supplier APIs alongside 2 interns, reducing data inconsistencies across 5+ relations & improving data integrity.• Produced comprehensive documentation & delivered technical solutions, ensuring knowledge transfer & project clarity through presentations to company heads. Show less

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  K Level 1

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Software Engineer Intern

  • Implemented Agile MVP development, integrating Gen AI & GPT models for an 85%+ accuracy rate in Python chatbot (LLM chatbot), increasing productivity in the company & enhancing user experience.• Developed PHP text parser for in-depth analysis, managing 10,000+ word texts with MySQL integration,prioritizing scalability & documentation.

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  Google

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Google Software Engineering Program (G-SWEP)

  Selected for intensive 10-week SWE coaching program at Google, focusing on mastering Data Structures & Algorithms for advanced problem-solving and interview skills.

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  BASTA

  Dec 2023 - now

  BASTA Fellow

  Selected to participate in a rigorous career prep fellowship for first-gen college students in which 81% obtain entry-level employment within a year of graduation.Engage in weekly professional development calls and curated employer partner events for an average of 4-6 months to increase career exposure and alignment.

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  Bloomberg

  Mar 2024 - now

  Mentee