Akash Patra
SSE @PayPal | Backend product development and scaling systems from zero to 10^n
- Role
- Senior Software Engineer at PayPal
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akash Patra
Hi, thanks for stopping by!I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems and distributed architectures. I specialize in designing high-performance, cloud-native, and reliable software systems that simplify complexity and drive user value.Customer-Obsessed | Builder at Heart | Tech-Driven Problem SolverI’ve led and contributed to impactful backend engineering efforts across companies like PayPal, Pluralsight, iQuanti, and Siemens, using a rich tech stack that includes Python, Java, Spring, Django, AWS, GCP, and modern database systems.Ownership & AccountabilityAt PayPal, I took end-to-end ownership of a critical MSM platform challenge—decoupling tightly integrated environments and boosting engineering productivity by 30%. My solution improved system resilience while enabling independent development across teams.Think Big & Deliver ResultsAt Pluralsight, I architected and delivered a smart notification platform for Slack and Email services within four months of joining. I also mentored four junior engineers, drove best practices, and elevated engineering quality across the team.Invent and SimplifyAt iQuanti, I focused on streamlining RESTful microservices for SEO analytics, leveraging Django REST Framework, MongoDB, and multiple AWS services to build scalable, maintainable systems that accelerated development cycles.Bias for Action & Dive DeepStarting out at Siemens, I built automation frameworks and internal tools for CNC platforms, improving development workflows and nightly test operations by diving into system bottlenecks and simplifying complexity.Tech Stack & Skills • Languages: Python, Java • Frameworks: Django, Spring, React • Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS), GCP (BigQuery, Compute), Docker, Kubernetes • Databases: PostgreSQL, OracleDB, MongoDB, DynamoDB • Other: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design (HLD/LLD), Microservices, REST APIs
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Saraswati Vidhya Mandir
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology ( Formerly UCE ), Burla
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2012 — 2016
Skills
- Research
- Vhdl
- Leadership
- Linux
- C
- Java
- C++
- Python
- Placement Test
- Mysql
- Matlab
- Powerpoint
- Teamwork
- Management
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