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SoftwareEngineer
Akshay Nanda

Akshay Nanda

Vancouver,BC

Summary

  • I am a seasoned Full Stack Engineer with over 6 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance applications. I specialize in architecting robust backend systems with Ruby on Rails and Node.js, crafting seamless frontend experiences with React, and managing complex AWS infrastructure.
  • My expertise includes Stripe billing and payment systems, designing secure, efficient APIs and microservice architectures, and leveraging Python for data science to uncover valuable business insights. During my internship, I also gained experience implementing and upgrading marketing platforms like Pendo and ActiveCampaign.
  • Committed to writing clean, maintainable code, I collaborate across teams to optimize backend performance, deliver pixel-perfect interfaces, and ensure tax-compliant billing workflows, building products that scale and delight users.
  • Core Competencies: Ruby on Rails · Node.js · React · Python (Data Science) · Stripe Payments & Subscription Billing · AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) · NGINX · Redis · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · SQL optimization · Microservices · REST APIs · CI/CD · Git

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

Jungle Scout
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
02.2022 - Current
  • Led the development and deployment of critical Stripe upgrade flows on the JS API, significantly enhancing customer upgrade and downgrade experiences, and ensuring robust data readiness for global billing operations (ROW and China).
  • Engineered and implemented integrations with key third-party systems, including Growsumo, Marketo, and Sift, to optimize affiliate payments, capture abandoned cart data, and strengthen fraud detection capabilities.
  • Ensured data accuracy and integrity across billing systems by integrating subscription-related Segment events, providing critical analytics for Amplitude and Business Intelligence teams, and guiding marketing on Stripe API usage.
  • Actively contributed to the re-architecture of core Membership and Billing Extraction services, rapidly acquiring proficiency in TypeScript and AWS CDK to support system modernization initiatives.
  • Provided consistent cross-functional support and technical expertise to Product, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and China teams, resolving critical bugs, addressing complex queries, and fostering a collaborative development environment.

Associate Software Engineer

Jungle Scout
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Developed software features using Ruby on Rails and React to enhance the user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and refine project scope.
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Built web services using RESTful APIs to integrate various systems.
  • Developed user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
  • Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.

Software Engineer Intern

Jungle Scout
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with the Marketing department to identify data requirements for automating email campaigns and offers, directly contributing to enhanced marketing efficiency.
  • Successfully integrated key marketing platforms, including Pendo and ActiveCampaign, to streamline data flow and enable targeted customer engagement strategies.
  • Proactively identified and resolved critical bugs within existing marketing integrations, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability for automated processes.
  • Upgraded marketing integration systems to their latest versions, improving performance, security, and leveraging new features for enhanced marketing capabilities.
  • Contributed to data gathering and system automation efforts, playing a key role in enabling the marketing team to optimize their outreach and offer management.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computing Science & MBB

Simon Fraser Univeristy
Burnaby, BC, Canada
09-2019

Master of Business Administration - With Data Science & ML Specialization

Amity University
Noida, UP, India
07-2025

Skills

  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Python (Data Science)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • MongoDB
  • SQL Optimization
  • AWS EC2, S3, Lambda
  • RESTful APIs
  • AWS CDK
  • Agile methodologies
  • System architecture
  • Software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Scrum
  • A/B testing
  • Domain-driven design
  • Technical documentation

Certification

  • Certificate in Genomics, Simon Fraser University, 2019
  • CodeCore Coding BootCamp, Best Project, 2020

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

Volunteered for Team Analytics Member at Stem Fellowship

  • A place where students can collaborate to develop their ideas and discuss them with world-class experts. An opportunity for peer-review and scholarly publications of high school and university research.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Software Engineer

Jungle Scout
02.2022 - Current

Associate Software Engineer

Jungle Scout
11.2020 - 02.2022

Software Engineer Intern

Jungle Scout
08.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computing Science & MBB

Simon Fraser Univeristy

Master of Business Administration - With Data Science & ML Specialization

Amity University

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