AKASH GSS

Software Engineer | AI & Blockchain Specialist

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About

Highly accomplished Software Engineer with 2 years of experience in AI and Blockchain, specializing in developing verifiable layers and scalable API solutions. Proven ability to enhance system accuracy, optimize developer efficiency, and build high-impact applications serving over 500,000 users monthly. Adept at leveraging Python, FastAPI, and cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to deliver robust, data-driven insights.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Space and Time Link

Jun 2023 - Present

San Clemente, CA, US

Engineered a verifiable AI and Blockchain layer, empowering creators with data control and developing high-impact conversational AI and API solutions.

  • Developed a low-latency English-to-SQL conversational AI service, serving over 500,000 monthly users and significantly enhancing data accessibility.
  • Reduced OpenAPI documentation efforts by 80% using FastAPI ReDoc, streamlining developer relations and improving efficiency.
  • Boosted SQL query accuracy by 70% through advanced AI-driven error correction and fuzzy string matching techniques.
  • Achieved 80% accuracy in Text-to-SQL/Python conversions by implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) powered by ChromaDB VectorDB.

Software Engineering Intern

Space and Time

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Remote, N/A, Global

Contributed to a verifiable AI and Blockchain layer, developing scalable data integration solutions and SDKs for real-time insights.

  • Integrated Azure CosmosDB and MongoDB, effectively tracking over 10,000 service calls per month to enhance data management and scalability.
  • Developed and maintained robust JavaScript and Python SDKs, achieving over 1,000 downloads per month and expanding developer adoption.
  • Engineered a ChatGPT Plugin capable of querying blockchain data at a 1000 TB scale, delivering real-time insights for complex data analysis.

Education

Computer Science

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

9.0/10

May 2019 - May 2023

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Courses

  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Operating Systems
  • Databases
  • Software Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Networks

Awards

Crypto API Writing Competition

HackerNoon

May 2024

Blog titled 'Bitcoin Ordinals' nominated for Crypto API writing competition, contributing to a prize pool of 1000 USD.

SRM Hackathon 6.0

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Apr 2022

Ranked 1st among 50 inter-university teams, winning 10,000 INR (approx. 200 USD) in a competitive hackathon.

Hack The Mountains Hackathon

MLH

Dec 2021

Achieved a Rank of 55 out of 500 teams in Hack The Mountains 2.0, demonstrating strong problem-solving and coding skills.

Break The Code Programming Competition

BPPIMT Institute

Dec 2021

Attained Rank 9 out of 500 in the 'Break The Code' Programming Competition, showcasing advanced algorithmic and coding proficiency.

City Command Hackathon

NEC and Mitsubishi Corporation

Oct 2021

Achieved a Rank of 4 among 1500 participants on HackerEarth, co-organized by NEC Corp & Mitsubishi, highlighting innovation and technical execution.

HashCode Coding Challenge

Google

May 2021

Garnered All India Rank of 304, World Rank of 1698, and a Rank of 1 amongst 119 university teams, demonstrating top-tier competitive programming skills.

Reply Coding Challenge

Reply

Apr 2021

Secured an All India Rank of 19 and a World Rank of 145 amongst 3124 teams, showcasing exceptional coding and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js

Frameworks

  • FastAPI
  • Flask

Tools

  • Git (VCS)
  • CI/CD
  • Azure

Technologies

  • REST APIs
  • SQL Databases
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • ChromaDB
  • VectorDB
  • Azure CosmosDB
  • MongoDB
  • Blockchain
  • AI

Development Practices

  • TDD (Test-Driven Development)
  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
  • Prompt Engineering
  • API Design
  • Microservices
  • DevOps