Ankit Agrawal
Staff Engineer
Experience
Staff Engineer
Shopify Financial Services
- Took charge as a main Tech Lead within a dynamic team of 10 professionals within Shopify Capital
- Played a pivotal role in conceiving and shaping novel product concepts, crafted comprehensive feasibility assessments, devised strategic roadmaps, and meticulously evaluated associated risks
- Innovatively devised a transformative project that streamlined the manual verification process of Capital AU, resulted in a remarkable 25% reduction in manual intervention
- Delivered comprehensive product consultation, intricate technical design, and seamless implementation strategies for Shopify Capital across diverse international markets
- Orchestrated effective collaboration across multifunctional teams, fostered creation of the groundbreaking solutions that empowered enterprises to seamlessly access essential capital, fueled their expansion and advancement
- Demonstrated a history of delivering top-tier solutions that align with business goals & surpass customer expectations
Senior Software Engineer
AWS Monitron
- Assumed a key role as lead technologist for the prominent Germany team of approximately 20 adept professionals
- Oversaw a highly dynamic project spanning Seattle, New York, and Germany with a total team size of 30 professionals
- Orchestrated and supported the launch of an advanced AWS service managing thousands of devices dedicated to predictive maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency
- Revamped the operational framework and best practices, reducing operational overhead from 3-4 to a leaner 1-2 person team
- Functioned as the principal liaison and main point of contact for the VP to effectively represent and advocate the product
- Attained recognition for exceptional performance and dedication, being extended an offer of promotion in the upcoming cycle as testament if stayed in the company
Senior Software Engineer
Amazon
Stepped into the role of tech lead as the team's second member, assuming leadership responsibilities
Directly engaged with manufacturing plant customers to understand their limited familiarity with cloud technology, conceptualized prototypes, and designed architectural blueprints
Orchestrated the expansion of the team to include 10 skilled professionals, guiding the product through development to successful production
Represented AWS in critical discussions with key stakeholders, including AWS, Volkswagen (VW), and Siemens
Played an instrumental role in shaping project architectural direction, securing VP approval to travel during the pandemic and ensuring meaningful participation from Amazon Germany in framing long-term goals and architecture
Acted as point of contact for connectivity matters spanning diverse brands, ensuring smooth interactions between manufacturing plants and the AWS cloud
Led efforts to refine the product's functionality for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) landscape by collaborating closely with AWS IoT Public Services teams, enhancing its suitability and performance
Worked closely with 25 engineers and scientists distributed across Seattle, Boston, and Berlin
Assumed full ownership as the primary lead for a groundbreaking robotics initiative, directing the project from inception to deployment within the Seattle prototype fulfilment centre
Introduced a heuristics-based model, surpassing traditional ML methods
Collaborated with robotics experts to implement speed optimization strategies, yielding a 50% efficiency improvement
Spearheaded project prioritization, risk assessment, and meticulous deployment orchestration with attention to detail
Software Engineer
Samsung Noida Lab
Summary
Performance-driven professional with subject matter expertise in software development and DevOps practices. Proven track record of translating intricate technical challenges into strategic solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence. Skilled in bridging the gap between development and operations, architecting robust systems, and championing a culture of continuous improvement. Acquires success in consultative and technical architecture leadership capacities for sophisticated and complex customers and projects by ensuring best practice, quality and fit for purpose outcomes. Strong analytical skills with the abilities to leverage a unique blend of technical acumen and visionary leadership to shape transformative outcomes in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Champions Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Right from requirement analysis, documentation (functional specifications, technical design), coding and testing (preparation of test cases along with implementation) to maintenance.
- Strategic Code Architecture: Deft at brainstorming solutions and communicating technical ideas to architect code in a way that encourages and allows for flexible, modular, and reusable code while adhering to coding standards.
- Digital Transformation: Actively contributes and facilitates adoption of robust software architecture, innovative development practices and new-gen technologies. Capabilities to align technical innovation with overarching business goals, enabling organizations to capit alize on emerging opportunities and stay ahead in competitive landscapes.
- Global Product Consultation: Adept at providing comprehensive product consultation and technical design across international markets. Empowered enterprises to access vital capital seamlessly, propelling expansion and advancement.
- Continuous Improvement: Comprehensive experience in identifying opportunities to drive adoption of best practices in code health, development productivity, and optimization of software processes for engineering excellence.
- DevOps Culture & Seamless Automation: Enthusiastic about fostering DevOps culture and collaborating across functions to implement automated systems, bridging development and operations. Proficient in transforming conventional workflows into automated pipe lines that fuel efficiency and innovation.
Possess excellent communication skills that enable seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams & stakeholders, facilitating success
Languages
Education
Manipal Institute of Technology
Bachelors · Information and Communication Technology · India
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