Aakash Shanker

About Aakash Shanker

I’m an avid learner and a risk-taker with a deep passion for algorithmic problem-solving, research, and innovation. My skill set spans competitive programming and full-stack development, and I constantly seek opportunities to apply my knowledge to build meaningful, high-impact systems.Recently, I interned at 26 Miles Capital, a medium-frequency trading firm, where I developed low-latency applications in C++ using the GoogleTest framework for Testing. This experience strengthened my understanding of Low Latency Systems and their intricacies, Linux environments, AWS, and performance-driven system design.I take pride in being part of multiple research-based projects, including the implementation of a linear-time hardware sorting engine capable of sorting arrays in O(n) complexity—an idea inspired by academic research. My fascination with creating efficient and innovative solutions continues to drive my technical journey.Beyond technology, I’ve served as the Sponsorship Coordinator for Anwesha, IIT Patna’s annual cultural fest, where I honed my communication and leadership skills over three years. I also actively participate in Asian Parliamentary Debates as a member of HOOT (House of Oratory Talents), ensuring every discussion is thoughtful and impactful.I believe in continuous learning, taking calculated risks, and turning ideas into reality through curiosity, logic, and creativity.

Experience

1. Site Reliability Engineer Intern

   Eternal

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I have currently been working as an intern in the SRE team at Eternal ( Zomato ). I have worked with Alerting systems and Infrastructure mapping tools that increase observability of the entire system

Education

• Delhi Public School Patna

  High School Diploma

• Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2022 — 2026