Yash Pandey

About Yash Pandey

I don’t just build features; I architect systems that scale.Currently balancing a dual-track career as an SDE-1 at Nucleus Software and a final-year CSE student at MAIT, I operate at the intersection of high-performance backend engineering and Generative AI. My focus is on moving beyond \"tutorial-grade\" code to build production-ready, distributed architectures that handle real-world complexity. Core ExpertiseBackend & System Design: Expert in Node.js, Redis (Valkey), and PostgreSQL. Specialized in real-time communication via WebSockets and implementing horizontal scaling patterns.Distributed Systems: Architected SocketScaler, solving multi-instance synchronization challenges using Redis pub-sub and caching strategies.DevOps & Reliability: Focused on the \"Ship or Sink\" mentality. Proficient in AWS (EC2), CI/CD via GitHub Actions, and automated testing frameworks (Jest/Supertest).AI Engineering: Implementing agentic workflows and memory-enabled LLM integrations to solve practical business logic problems, not just chat interfaces. Key Technical Milestones700+ DSA Problems Solved: I treat algorithmic thinking as a fundamental tool for writing optimized, edge-case-proof production code.SDE-1 @ Nucleus Software: Secured through a project-based evaluation, demonstrating immediate professional-grade competence.Production-Ready Projects: Built TaskNexus (Full-stack Kanban with RBAC) and advanced synchronization tools that prioritize data integrity and low latency.Academic Excellence: Maintaining a 8.91 CGPA (Till 7th Sem) while working professionally, proving high-level execution and time management. The Discipline FactorEngineering is a discipline of the mind. My personal transition from 104kg to 86kg wasn\'t just about health; it was about building the relentless consistency and \"calm growth\" mindset that I bring to my code every day. I don’t chase hype, I build depth.Currently deep-diving into: Advanced Distributed Patterns, Redis Internal Architectures, and Agentic AI Systems.Let’s connect if you’re building the next generation of scalable backends or AI-integrated platforms.

Experience

1. Associate Software Engineer

   Nucleus Software

   Feb 2026 — Present · Noida, IN

   Currently undergoing structured training focused on core banking systems, financial technology fundamentals, and enterprise backend development. Building strong foundations in scalable system design, code quality, and production-ready engineering practices, with the goal of contributing effectively to high impact FinTech projects.

Education

• Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology, Delhi

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Secondary Education Till Class-X

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Class - XI & XII, Science Stream