Journey
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Software Engineer II @ Hearst Autos
Feb '25 - Present Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Led the transition of the MotorTrend frontend onto Hearst Autos infrastructure following the acquisition, owning migration, integration, and stabilization end to end
Own frontend engineering and web architecture for large, user-facing platforms within Hearst Autos
Set frontend patterns, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers through reviews and design discussions
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Software Engineer II @ MotorTrend Group
Jul '24 - Feb '25 Chicago
Took ownership of frontend engineering for key MotorTrend web surfaces, driving technical decisions around performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability
Spearheaded an AI-powered chatbot in the automotive domain, introducing new discovery and engagement patterns for users
Led a re-architecture of core frontend systems, reducing infrastructure costs from ~$7,000 to ~$2,000 per month
This work laid the groundwork for the subsequent transition of the MotorTrend frontend onto Hearst Autos infrastructure following the acquisition
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Senior Software Engineer @ Truework
Aug '22 - Jun '24 Chicago
Led frontend development for core initiatives, owning execution from early design through launch and iteration
Helped build and scale Truework Direct, improving verification completion and coverage
Led a major overhaul to the request submission flow, increasing submissions (~40%) and revenue (~30%)
Promoted to Senior within six months; mentored engineers and helped align frontend patterns across teams
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Software Engineer @ Truework
Feb '22 - Aug '22 Chicago
Contributed across core product surfaces with a focus on usability, performance, and maintainability
Quickly ramped into ownership of key components
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Learning Assistant @ Trilogy Education Services
Oct '20 - Sep '22 Naperville
Supported students through technical guidance, reviews, and mentorship
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Software Engineer @ Egen
Sep '20 - Jan '22 Naperville
Full-stack engineering on a high-throughput COVID testing platform and other production systems
Built and maintained TypeScript-based services and web surfaces with an emphasis on reliability and performance
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Software Engineer Intern @ Solstice
May '19 - Aug '19 Cambridge, MA
Owned CI/CD and deployment improvements for a production web application
Contributed across frontend and backend deliverables in a product environment
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Software Engineer Intern @ Retail Business Services
Jan '19 - May '19 Mooresville, NC
Built and shipped frontend features for retail innovation initiatives used in production store workflows
Contributed to an item-finder experience used across Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast US
Worked in a cross-functional environment focused on usability, reliability, and iteration speed
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Graduate Research Assistant @ Department of Computer Science, RIT
May '18 - Aug '18 Rochester, NY
Worked on compiler optimization (MLton / Standard ML) and performance-focused research
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Software Engineer Intern @ Department of Public Safety, RIT
Mar '18 - Jun '20 Rochester, NY
Built internal web applications that improved operational workflows for campus public safety
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MS in Computer Science @ Rochester Institute of Technology
Aug '17 - Aug '20 Rochester, NY
Graduated with a Master's degree in Computer Science
Completed rigorous courses in Computer Graphics and Compiler Design, achieving a solid foundation in these specialized areas of computer science.
Nominated for the Outstanding International Student of the Year award in 2020, highlighting dedication and excellence within the RIT community.
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Android Developer @ Independent Project
May '16 - Jul '17 Ahmedabad, India
Built and shipped an end-to-end Android app to digitize ordering + back-office workflows for a small business
Owned development, deployment, and supporting services; improved order volume and reduced turnaround time
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Software Engineer Intern @ Tata Consultancy Services
Jan '16 - May '16 Gandhinagar, India
Contributed to an Android application for a government service; worked across frontend, backend, and API integrations
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B.Tech in Computer Engineering @ Ganpat University
Jul '12 - May '16 Mehsana, Gujarat, India
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering