Projects

I've worked in the software industry as a full-stack developer for 5-6 years before joining IITB. As such, I don't really have a projects section in my CV like fresh graduates do, but I'll still list some of my experiences company-wise.

• Instahyre [2015 - 2019]

  I spent 4 years here and contributed a lot to what was initially an early-stage startup, enough to see it kick off into a new phase. I worked on multiple important feature releases, such as the candidate-job matching system and its client-side, a search page feature for certain employers who requested it, Elasticsearch integration to support matching and search, internal tool development, devops work, etc. It was fun to see the company go past break-even and actually become profitable, sought after by clients like Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Walmart and other biggies.

  If I had been satisfied with a management position instead of delving further into a technical/research career, I would probably have stayed back here ;-)

• Openlabs Technologies and Consulting [2014 - 2015]

  I started my software career in this company, and became close friends with two senior guys who mentored me here. It was quite the experience - the company dissolved in 10 months due to multiple reasons, but set the stage for my future career at Instahyre. There is also a fun, and maybe a little scary, story behind our last day at the swanky NSEZ office in Noida, but maybe for another time.

  Openlabs was one of two prominent Indian python development shops around back then (atleast in the north, I think?). My experiences here set me on a path of constant self-development. I first used python and javascript in production here, on projects involving an in-house framework built on top of Flask, an ERP platform called Tryton, and multiple javascript libraries and frameworks. Elasticsearch and search auto-complete was my first full-fledged project that made it into production.

Hobbies

• Photography

  If it isn't obvious by now, I love DSLR photography. My stock camera is an old Nikon D40 from the 2000s. I also use a Nikon D3400 from dad's office occasionally. Below are some photos I took during the previous decade - enjoy!

  

  

  

  

  

• Music

  I've delved into a variety of genres over the past few years, ever since I got myself an Apple Music subscription. The last genre that I listened a lot to was progressive rock. I also enjoy instrumentals (piano, Hindustani classical such as sarod).

  

  

  

  

  

• Gaming

  I used to be a hardcore PC gamer before I shifted to playing mostly multiplayer with friends on console. I've played too many games to list here on the PC, and on console I've played games such as the Uncharted series, the Destiny series, the Halo series, and more. I haven't played much in the past few years, but who knows, maybe I will again?

Education

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