Hey there, internet traveller. You'll usually find me by username i-rebel-aj (i_rebel_aj too sigh!) on most platforms. Though my full name is Akshay Jain.
Since I have to be completely "professional" on linkedin, through this site, I want to communicate what I do, what things interest me and some random pictures of my life so far. Glad to know you traveller!
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I am Akshay Jain, from New Delhi, India. I love building software, discussing computer science, finance and engaging with early stage startups. I thrive in the startup hustle, understanding business problem and seeing engineering changes in 0-1 scale. I obtained by Bachelors in Computer Science (2022) from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati.
Although primarily a backend engineer, I have a keen interest in Database Systems, Distributed Systems, Compiler Design, Web Servers and Low Level Hardware. I've been programming since 2012, got motivated by my dad who used to have fun with pretty simple codes himself. (Although, I am not sure writing buch of crappy HTML, with WYSWYG editors or building toy apps using C++ counts).
Besides Computer Science, you'll find me talking a lot about finance, some movies and if you got heart politics. I tend to spend some of my free time exploring Genshin Impact.
Besides Computer Science, you'll find me talking a lot about finance, some movies and if you got heart politics. I tend to spend some of my free time exploring Genshin Impact.
I am not sure how much I should mention here, since I've worked dominantly with startups. I've seen a LOT of companies close, often leaving me with nothing substantial to show off.
Designation: CTO
Timeline: 2024- Present
Work (I still code, don't worry :P): Promoted from lead software engineer to CTO for outstanding contributions. Overseeing technical and product planning, focusing on scaling at lower costs, to drive innovation and growth at Cobalt.
Designation: Lead Software Engineer
Timeline: 2022- 2024
Work: Led technical development at early-stage startup, Cobalt. Designed Low Level Design (LLD) for efficient delivery, reducing frontend-backend dependencies. Managed scale for 1 million API calls daily. Independently owned features like embedded iPaaS, making Cobalt the first entrant in this space.
(Now Closed)
Designation: Software Engineer
Timeline: (2021-2022)
Work: Developed REST APIs for multiple microservices at Breakout. Enhanced API performance by optimizing MongoDB queries and implementing Redis caching. Designed scripts for parallel execution across servers, ensuring data consistency with Redis locks.
(Now Closed)
Designation: Full Stack Web Development Instructor
Timeline: (2021)
Work: Conducted sessions on MERN stack development at Demux Academy. Performed load testing for remote code execution engines like judge0 deployed on AWS EC2 Instances using Apache JMeter. Assisted the team with web application development.
Designation: Backend Intern
Timeline: (2021)
Work: Developed and deployed REST APIs for the enterprise, utilized by Android application developers. Conducted testing and documentation for all APIs in the company's application backend.
I can guarantee you I am missing here tons where the company closed :(
Project: WOMO
Timeline: 2024- Present
Description: A real estate aggregator for co-working space providers.
Project: Colexion NFT Market Place
Timeline: 2022
Description: Created a marketplace containing NFTs of sports icon. The standard used were ERC721 and ERC1155. Also this market place is NFT Rugpull proof, by saving images in Base64 encoded format on IPFS. (Not even trusting pinata lol)
Project: SOWLOW (Now Closed)
Timeline: 2022
Work: An online bidding and staking platform of an ERC20 token. The uses upon maturity will earn interest on the Token
Project: Web3India Jobs (Now Closed)
Timeline: 2023
Description: A Job portal for web3 enthusiasts to find job and earn in crypto.
Well I Write blogs, I have lots in pending stage, hopefully will fix it soon. Meanwhile here have a look with the ones with decent views.
