Shikhar Gupta

Software Engineer and UI/UX Designer at Upcomming SDE intern at American Express (former SDE @Nasdaq)

I am Shikhar Gupta, a dedicated and innovative Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development. Currently pursuing an Integrated Master's degree in Information Technology at IIIT Gwalior, I have honed my skills in a variety of programming languages, including C/C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Java, achieving a CGPA of 7.02. My technical proficiency encompasses modern tools and frameworks such as React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL, and Docker. I excel in designing and deploying scalable, high-performance web applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like serverless architecture and server-side caching. Additionally, I have a deep understanding of SEO optimization, including the use of generative AI, to enhance system performance and drive user engagement. I am passionate about creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.With a proven ability to build solutions that are both efficient and impactful, my projects reflect my passion for innovation and my commitment to improving functionality and optimizing user experience.

*Note: Seeking for open source project collobrations and internships.

Educations

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior

Integrated Masters, Information Technology · 2020 - 2025

ABV-IIITM Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

I am currently pursuing an Integrated Master's degree in Information Technology at IIIT Gwalior, with a CGPA of 7.02; I completed my Class XII with a 95.6% score and Class X with a 93.6% score from CMS Kanpur Road, Lucknow.

Competitive Programming

UI/UX Lead, GDSC Club, IIITM Gwalior (Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023)

Backend Development Organizer, AASF Club, IIITM Gwalior (Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2022)

Experiences

SWD - Intern

NASDAQ · Internship · June 2022 - Present

Remote

Developed a RAG-based conversational agent MVC backend for large sensitive documents using Spring Boot, Azure OpenAI, and Prompt Advisors, enhancing processing accuracy by 30%. Optimized document indexing time by designing and implementing a parallel processing framework for batch embedding creation, leading to an 80% reduction in indexing time and significantly improving system efficiency. Designed a prototype iOS app with an intuitive UI and integrated the backend using Alamofire, demonstrating potential for a seamless user experience.

Spring Boot

Azure OpenAI

Prompt Advisors

iOS

Alamofire

MVC

Software Engineering Intern - Fullstack

Futurepedia · Internship · Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

Remote

Architected and deployed a highly scalable client-side application using Next.js on Vercel with Sanity as CMS, supporting a user base of 200k and achieving a 19% reduction in operational costs. Optimized page loading time by implementing custom HTML for lazy-loading YouTube videos, increasing the Lighthouse score by 20 points and boosting conversions by 15%. Led the integration of Typesense Vector Search, achieving a 60% increase in search precision and significantly improving user experience.

Next.js

Vercel

Sanity

Firebase

Typesense

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

HTML

JavaScript

Software Engineering Intern - Frontend

Crudcook Labs · Internship · Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Remote

Enhanced website performance by 15% and increased page load speed by 30% by leading responsive site development using React.js, Next.js, and Redux. Integrated Google and Twitter OAuth using Firebase, resulting in a 40% increase in user registrations and streamlined authentication process. Utilized SendGrid for transactional emails, optimizing email deliverability and increasing customer engagement by 25%.

React.js

Next.js

Redux

Firebase

SendGrid

JavaScript

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