Akshay Waikar

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Software Engineer | Web Developer | Cloud Specialist

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Education

Master of Science

Computer Science

University of Texas at Arlington

  • Majors: Software Engineering, Database Systems
  • Graduation: 2019

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Anna University

  • 2012 - 2016

Work Experience

Software Engineer III

JP Morgan Chase & Co

Feb 2023 – Present

  • Collaborated in designing and deploying customer payment systems for account treatment workflows
  • Built scalable solutions using AWS Step Functions, Lambda, RDS Aurora PostgreSQL, ECS, Terraform with focus on code reusability
  • Implemented cost-optimization strategies that reduced overall product maintenance expenses
  • Archived data from RDS Aurora DB to S3 using Python script, fetching 700K+ records in 30 seconds
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for blue-green deployment to production
  • Created microservices from ground up and deployed them using AWS ECS
  • Increased productivity by 40% using AI tools like Github Copilot and Codeium
  • Orchestrated and mentored teammates on best practices in production, security, and operations
  • Tech: Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, AWS Services, Terraform, ECS

Senior Software Engineer

Visa Inc.

Oct 2021 – Sept 2022

  • Built highly scalable digital wallet in B2B environment
  • Enabled users to add multiple devices and cards to wallet with tap-to-pay functionality
  • Automated load testing using Python and implemented deployment strategies
  • Ensured high-quality, live product delivery with zero downtime
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on code changes and repository management
  • Tech: Java, Spring, MySQL, Postman, Load Testing Tools

Software Developer II

Paycom Payroll LLC

Nov 2019 – Oct 2021, Oct 2022 – Feb 2023

  • Built new features and enhanced Paycom Web application in Background Check Team
  • Wrote clean, reusable, scalable, bug-free code in MVC architecture
  • Provided technical guidance for new features while understanding production constraints
  • Collaborated with IT and team members to review code and remove roadblocks
  • Emphasized Agile Methodology to create stress-free and productive team environments
  • Hosted recruiting events and team-building activities across departments
  • Tech: PHP, ReactJS, jQuery, MySQL, Postman

Software Developer

Software Development Systems Inc

July 2019 – Nov 2019

  • Designed and developed system-oriented applications
  • Enhanced and added features to embedded systems
  • Performed unit testing and reduced product backlog using sprint schedules
  • Implemented CI/CD practices for continuous delivery
  • Tech: Git, GitLab, JIRA

Certifications

Claude Code in Action

Anthropic

Claude Code 101

Anthropic

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

HashiCorp

Featured Projects

JavaJam Coffee House

Full Stack

A responsive full-stack website with dynamic database integration and cart functionality.

PHP CodeIgniter MySQL
  • Dynamic data retrieval from database
  • Cart functionality using session objects
  • Responsive design
With CodeIgniter Without CodeIgniter

Cloud Computing Platform

Cloud

Remote application deployed across multiple cloud platforms with performance optimization.

Python Flask AWS Redis
  • Deployed on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure
  • Database optimization with Redis caching
  • Load testing with JMeter
  • Auto-scaling implementation

Database Design & Querying

Database

Complex database design with normalization, schema analysis, and advanced querying.

SQL Java PLSQL
  • Designed and normalized databases
  • Java database connectivity
  • Complex SQL/PLSQL queries
  • EER diagram analysis

Group Chat Application

Backend

Multi-threaded Java application enabling real-time communication between clients and server.

Java Socket Programming Threading
  • Seamless server-client communication
  • Multi-threading implementation
  • HTTP formatted messages
  • Interval handling
View Code

Currency Converter Platform

Full Stack

Team-led full stack application with dynamic cart functionality and admin management.

Full Stack AWS Admin Panel
  • Team leader (5 members)
  • Real-time currency rates
  • Buy/sell recommendations
  • Dynamic cart functionality
  • Admin user management
View Code

Three Phase Commit

Distributed Systems

Distributed transaction protocol implementation for database consistency across systems.

Java Distributed Systems SQL
  • Distributed transaction protocol
  • Database consistency management
  • Complex SQL queries
  • System coordination
View Code

Skills & Expertise

Key Competencies

Cloud Computing Database Systems Full Stack Development Software Engineering Web Development Software Testing System Design Microservices DevOps Agile Methodology

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, RDS) 90%
Terraform & Infrastructure as Code 85%
CI/CD Pipelines 85%
Docker & Containers 80%

Backend Development

Java & Spring Boot 90%
Python 85%
SQL & Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora) 90%
PHP & Laravel 80%

Frontend Development

HTML5 & CSS3 90%
JavaScript & ES6+ 85%
ReactJS 80%
Bootstrap & Responsive Design 85%

Tools & Methodologies

Git & Version Control 90%
JIRA & Agile 85%
Load Testing & Performance Optimization 80%
Postman & API Testing 85%

Soft Skills

Team Leadership & Mentoring 90%
Problem Solving 90%
Communication 85%
Quick Learner 90%

Let's Connect

Address

Texas, USA 🇺🇸

Email

akshaywaikar2@gmail.com

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