Akshat Jain
Principal Engineer @Embody
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Engineer @Embody
San Francisco, CA, US
Backend and Infrastructure
EDUCATION
Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master’s Degree, Robotics Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT AKSHAT JAIN
As a Principal Engineer with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in architecting and scaling backend infrastructure that powers complex systems and drives product success. At Embody, I helped build our infrastructure from the ground up, creating robust systems that enable seamless communication between products and servers.I have extensive experience developing and scaling public-facing services like REST APIs, microservices, and web applications, as well as internal tools for email marketing, order fulfillment via webhooks, analytics, affiliate programs, URL shortening, and customer support. Additionally, I’ve helped improve and re-architect our AI engine pipeline to enhance performance and efficiency over the years. I’m passionate about designing systems that are reliable, scalable, and easy to integrate and maintain.I have hands-on experience with both AWS and GCP, managing services in a multi-cloud environment to ensure flexibility and resilience. This expertise allows me to optimize infrastructure across platforms and implement solutions tailored to business needs.Beyond infrastructure, I excel at optimizing services for high traffic, with a proven ability to scale systems to handle over 100K requests per minute by improving API performance by up to 40 times. I work closely with cross-functional teams to define data flows and ensure our systems meet the evolving needs of the business.Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building systems that empower product teams to innovate while keeping everything aligned with business goals. My goal is to deliver high-impact solutions that solve real-world problems, enabling teams to work faster and smarter.In addition to my technical contributions, I have represented Embody at client meetings, expos, and product demos, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. I’ve played an integral role in enabling Embody to launch with major gaming titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Warzone, Final Fantasy IV, and Cyberpunk. My work extends to supporting leading Pro-Audio studios and renowned headphone brands, ensuring our technology continues to drive innovation in diverse industries.
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