Srigandhrav Gaikwad

About Srigandhrav Gaikwad

I came to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue my Master’s at USC, with a vision of building technology that solves real-world problems. The journey hasn’t always been easy. Relocating, adapting, and proving myself in a new environment came with its share of setbacks. But every challenge shaped me into a stronger engineer.From working at a bootstrap startup where I helped save $13K+ annually through smarter engineering decisions, to leading scalable backend transformations and deploying ML-powered features that doubled conversion rates, I’ve learned how to create impact where it matters most: improving products, cutting costs, and delivering results.What drives me is growth, both personal and professional. I’ve grown from writing simple scripts to designing full microservices architectures, from testing APIs to optimizing end-to-end product experiences. Along the way, I’ve added value by combining technical depth with startup agility.I’m excited to continue this path, building systems that scale, applying data-driven thinking, and contributing to teams that thrive on innovation.Top Skills-> Backend Development (Python, NodeJS, Go)-> Cloud & DevOps (AWS, GCP, CI/CD)-> Data Science & Machine Learning-> Microservices Architecture & API Design-> Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib)

Experience

1. Software Development Engineer

   Amazon

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• St. Aloysius Convent High School, Bhusawal

  10th-SSC, Secondary School Administration/Principalship

• University of Southern California

  Master of Science - MS, Analytics

• Pune Institute of Computer Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunication