Mukund Umashankar

About Mukund Umashankar

I’m a backend-focused software engineer currently working at Deloitte, where I spend most of my time designing and building backend services, automation pipelines, and data-driven systems used in real enterprise workflows. I’m now actively transitioning into a product engineering role.My hands-on experience is primarily with Python (FastAPI) and JavaScript (Node.js/Express). I’ve built APIs and backend systems that handle document ingestion, async processing, and secure data handling—systems that are used in high-accountability environments where reliability and correctness actually matter.On the technical side, I work across: • Backend development with REST APIs, async I/O, and background jobs • Python for API design, data processing, and concurrency • Node.js for backend services and integrations • PostgreSQL for schema design and query optimization • Core system design concepts like stateless services, scalability, and fault tolerance • Authentication and RBAC, with an audit-friendly security mindset • OCR and LLM integrations to automate document-heavy workflows • Cloud fundamentals such as object storage, observability, and service reliabilityAlthough my title sits in consulting, the way I work has always been closer to product engineering—owning services end to end, thinking in terms of clean contracts and failure modes, and building systems meant to evolve, not just ship once.Right now, I’m deliberately strengthening my fundamentals: • Data structures and algorithms • Backend system design (APIs, caching, queues, consistency) • Performance tuning, concurrency, and failure handling • Building complete product features with clear trade-offs and measurable impactI’m looking for a Backend / Software Engineer role at a product-based company or a strong startup, where engineering quality, scalability, and problem-solving are valued more than titles or buzzwords.My background in regulated environments has shaped how I think about software: correctness, security, observability, and ownership—paired with a strong bias toward learning by building and shipping meaningful products.Roles: Backend Engineer | Software Engineer | Platform EngineerTech: Python, FastAPI, Node.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQLLocation: India | Open to product companies & startups

Experience

1. Consultant

   Deloitte

   Jul 2024 — Present · IN

Education

• FIITJEE

  High school, Engineering

• SRM IST Chennai

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science