Venkatahari Shankar
Tech Lead | Backend Engineer | Java, .NET | Distributed Systems | Azure Solutions Architect
- Role
- Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Venkatahari Shankar
Passionate Backend Engineer & Cloud Architect with 15+ years of experience building…
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Nov 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Scaled backend services handling 110K+ RPS/QPS, powering features like Find My Device tracking, warranty/license validation, and real-time policy checks across Windows, Xbox, and mobile platforms (iOS/Android).Architected and implemented a Graph-based model representing User–Device–App relationships, enabling seamless cross-device data sharing and collaboration.Redesigned monolithic services into cloud-native microservices, leading a team of 6–7 engineers in building resilient, distributed systems spanning Windows and Xbox ecosystems.Optimized infrastructure and PaaS usage, achieving $70K monthly savings (~30% cost reduction) while maintaining system reliability at massive scale.Re-architected Windows Notification Services (WNS) to support half a trillion monthly notifications, introducing Quota Enforcement for stability and enabling operation in air-gapped environments.Managed and scaled device services across ~2,500 nodes, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and global reach.
Education
College of Engineering, Guindy
B.Tech, Information Technology
2005 — 2009
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