Software Engineer
Akash Patel
Building scalable systems and leading engineering teams to deliver exceptional products
Experience
Head of Engineering
Skillful.ly
Apr 2023 - Present
- Led a team of 15 engineers, translating business requirements into technical specifications and project roadmaps
- Architected serverless workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions for async communication and task orchestration
- Implemented AWS Amplify and API Gateway for cloud-managed CI/CD and secure networking protocols
- Employed TypeScript for static typing to reduce interpretation errors and improve code readability
- Optimized data delivery with React-Window + React-Query for lazy loading, caching, and revalidation on Next.js
- Defined NestJS/Node.js server with PostgreSQL models for scalable relational database architecture
AWS LambdaStep FunctionsTypeScriptNext.jsPostgreSQLNestJS
Software Engineer
Stitchology
Dec 2021 - Apr 2023
- Created utility functions with modern syntax for SQL database queries, optimizing performance and scalability
- Implemented TDD with Jest and SuperTest for database queries and Express middleware
- Configured Docker for Windows and Linux OS to create lightweight containers for improved deployment
- Conducted onboarding sessions for junior engineers through code reviews and mentorship
SQLJestDockerExpressTDD
Open Source Contributions
Ghost
AWS Lambda Metrics Tool
Cross-platform desktop application for monitoring AWS Lambda functions and cloud services.
- Utilized AWS SDK and CLI to configure permissions and request data from multiple cloud services
- Leveraged Electron JS to build seamless cross-platform apps for Windows, MacOS, and Linux
AWS SDKElectron JSNode.jsCross-platform
Decentral LA
Cryptocurrency for Brands
Web3 platform enabling brands to create and manage their own cryptocurrency tokens.
- Integrated MetaMask API for secure authentication and decentralized transactions
- Developed Python script with PIL library for generating randomized NFT art with weighted traits
- Deployed custom smart contracts with Solidity on Ethereum, tested with Goerli Testnet
MetaMaskSolidityPythonEthereumWeb3
Technical Skills
Languages
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonHTML/CSSSQLSolidityGoBash
Frameworks & Libraries
ReactReduxExpress.jsNode.jsSASSTailwindCSSJestNext.jsDjango
Tools & Platforms
Git/GitHubDockerAWS EC2AWS S3AWS LambdaAWS RDSCI/CDLinux
Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a great conversation about technology.