Hey Everyone, I'm Saurabh

I am Saurabh Kumar Singh, a Software Development Engineer with over 1+ year of experience building and scaling products in fast-paced, product-driven environments. At District by Zomato, I build and manage two core products — Cashless and Accreditation — end-to-end, owning both their technical and operational aspects. I've done well in competitions, like ranking among the top 100 programmers in India on Codeforces and placing 10th in the ICPC Kanpur Regionals 2021. I'm skilled in various programming languages and technologies like C++, PHP, Go, Python, MySQL, AWS etc. I'm always eager to learn new things and improve my skills.

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What I do

CRAZY COMPETITIVE PROGRAMMER and Backend DEVELOPER WHO WANTS TO EXPLORE EVERY TECH STACK

Backend Development

Creating the backend of Cashless Payment for Events managed by District by Zomato

Created efficient Java-based Search API and Auto Suggestion API using Protocol Buffers, Spanner, and Guice.

Expertise in designing high-performance APIs and backend architecture.

Education

Indian Institute Of Technology, Indore

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

November 2020 - May 2024CPI 8.76

Sunbeam School Lahartara

Senior Seconday School

April 2018 - April 2020Percentage 97.2

Physics, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science & English

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mirzapur

Secondary School

July 2013 - April 2018Percentace 91

Experience

Zomato (District)

Software Development Engineer

Oct 2024 - Present

Owned the end-to-end development and management of two products — Accreditation and Cashless — serving as the go-to expert for both backend and frontend technical aspects. Optimized user notification flows in DynamoDB for the District App, implemented Soft Delete functionality for improved data management in Cashless, and built real-time Grafana dashboards for enhanced monitoring and analytics of cashless transactions.

MoveInSync

Software Engineer

June 2024 - Oct 2024

As a Software Engineer at MoveInSync, I was involved in developing and optimizing backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. I was specialized in designing and implementing efficient routing algorithms that enhance workplace transport solutions. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, I contributed to the scalability and reliability of our enterprise applications, ensuring seamless user experiences for our clients.

Google

Software Engineer Intern

May 2023 - August 2023

Developed a Search API for over 140 million records, integrating type-ahead functionality using Google's technologies, leading to its implementation in production—a rare feat for interns. Engineered a type-ahead feature by architecting APIs to leverage Google's Generic Suggest and internal Retrieval Engine, enhancing data efficiency and user search experience.

Scaler

Problem Setter and Technical Content Reviewer

Sept 2023 - June 2024

During my internship, I ensured the quality of over 100 articles, wrote scripts for 50+ engaging lecture animations, and developed quizzes for 50+ lectures. I also created introduction cards for 20+ lectures and crafted detailed scripts for instructors for more than 10 lectures.

Coding Ninjas

Problem Setter Intern

June 2023 - Sept 2023

During my internship, I created 30+ coding challenges for Coding Ninjas' CodeStudio. I also reviewed and fixed over 100 coding problems by identifying their tricky parts.

GeeksforGeeks

Intern

February 2024 - May 2024

At GFG, I carefully review articles to make sure they're good. I've improved 13 articles.

Remotasks

REMO REVIEWER

September 2023 - October 2023

At Remotasks, my primary responsibility involved thoroughly examining the LLM responses, identifying any errors present, and evaluating the overall quality and accuracy of each response through grading.

WorldQuant Brain

Research Consultant

December 2023 - May 2024

In my role at WorldQuant, I am tasked with crafting unique alpha strategies that leverage proprietary data and advanced quantitative techniques. These strategies are meticulously developed to capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate superior returns for our clients. Through extensive research, analysis, and innovative thinking, I strive to uncover hidden patterns and insights that drive alpha creation in the dynamic landscape of global financial markets.

The Programming Club, IIT Indore

Member

October 2021 - April 2023

As a member of the club, I contribute by creating competitive programming problems for contests organized by the club. I have organized contests such as 'Fool U' and 'Surprize Language', and served as a problem setter for contests including 'Codeforces Contest #841 Div 2', 'Fool U', 'Surprize Language', and 'Codegolf'. Additionally, I actively participate in internal decision-making processes within the club.

Achievements

Candidate Master(2092) at Codeforces

Handle: sksusha8853

6⭐ on CodeChef

Handle: sksusha8853

AIR 10 in ICPC'21 Regional

Team Name: lets_code_it

AIR 8 in ICPC'21 Kanpur Preliminary Round

Team Name: lets_code_it

Guardian at LeetCode

Handle: sksusha8853

AIR 2 in Codeforces Round #800(Div2)

Global rank 32 among 24000+ Participants.

1st rank in CodeDrift

1st rank in CodeDrift November 1.0 by InterviewBit

Global Rank 125 in Google KickStart

Among 10322 participants in Round E'22 with (100/100 points)

Best Python Project Award

For project "Psuedo Code in Latex" in Hackistica'23

1st Rank on Code O' Geeks 2.0

Organized on CodeChef

1st rank in GFG Job-a-thon 10

Among 5746 active participants.

1st rank in GFG Job-a-thon 34

Among 4910 active participants.

1st Rank in Coding Marathon

3 times in Nov'21, June'22 and July'22 on PrepBytes.

100 Percentile in Physics

In Jee Main 2020.

100 out of 100 in Physics

In 12th CBSE Board Exam 2020.

3rd Rank in Weekly Coding Challenge

Organized by Unstop

Projects

Research Paper

Title: A novel chemical property-based, alignment-free scalable feature extraction method for genomic data clustering. Desc: This work utilizes Apache Spark for large-scale genomic data processing and introduces a novel chemical property-based feature extraction technique, significantly enhancing clustering efficiency compared to traditional methods. My contributions focused on coding and implementing the core functionalities of this research paper.

Link

SKSInsights

SKSInsights is a dynamic and innovative blog platform that delivers a fresh perspective on the latest trends in technology, lifestyle, and more. Built using modern web technologies such as Tailwind CSS, MongoDB, React, Node.js, Express, Firebase, and Vite, SKSInsights offers a sleek, fast, and responsive user experience. Unlike traditional blogs, SKSInsights leverages the power of these cutting-edge tools to ensure that content is not only engaging but also beautifully presented and easy to navigate.

Trendflix

TrendFlix is a cutting-edge movie streaming platform that redefines the traditional streaming experience by seamlessly blending entertainment and fashion. Much like popular services such as Amazon Prime, TrendFlix offers a vast library of movies and TV shows for your viewing pleasure. However, what sets TrendFlix apart is its unique and innovative feature: the ability to display shopping links for products similar to the wearable items worn by your favorite movie stars.

HostelHub

I developed a web application tailored for the hostel community, enabling efficient management of hostel activities, student records, and staff information. The application assigns different user roles with specific privileges to ensure smooth administration. It serves as a platform for overseeing and addressing students' complaints and suggestions effectively.

3D-Simulation-Of-Spider

This project presents a 3-D simulation of a spider navigating through a room and across a web. Featuring realistic leg movements, the simulation allows for various interactions including forward movement at different speeds, rotation, zooming, and the application of light and dark effects. The simulation aims to be educational, providing a detailed view of spider anatomy through an interactive medium.

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Hi, I am Saurabh Kumar Singh, a recent graduate from IIT Indore with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering.

Gurugram, India