Akshat Poddar

• Developed POC for RAG based agentic solution to generate actionable insights from company and publicly available data • R&D of available solutions to achieve the desired result by reading credible research papers, conducting experiments with existing RAG + LLM based solutions, and coming up with a final working product

• Developed the B2C mobile and web platforms using React Native, Expo, and Next.js • Assisted in building the B2B product - Gist Intelligence • Implemented frontend UI Screens based on Figma designs • Implemented backend logic, integrated ads, and handled the non-relational database • Participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-up meetings

• Provided in-depth tutorials and guidance on Computer Networking concepts like sockets, TCP, DNS, and SMTP • Designed and conducted lab sessions focusing on practical programming skills to implement networking protocols, fostering a hands-on learning environment • Assisted in the development and grading of assignments, midterms, and finals, providing constructive feedback • Developed strong communication and leadership skills while assisting students in understanding complex networking concepts

• Led the upgrade of Gradle versions, optimizing build processes and reducing overall build times by 20% • Performed automated and manual testing on virtual machines and Docker containers on GCP, managed using Kubernetes • Implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and led the migration of external Java microservices into the main repository, reducing build times by 30% • Took ownership of improving data flow within the Patch Management System and designed a comprehensive functional specification, reducing processing delays, and improving maintainability • Collaborated across AGILE teams to document workflows, deployed microservices, and improved testing coverage

Teaching assistant for COSC 121 where I tutored students in labs and helped them with assignments on Java Object Oriented Programming concepts and other IO features; also assisted in the correction of assignments, midterms, and finals

• Integrated questions into the PrairieLearn platform to create an open-source Physics problem bank • Developed automated testing scripts using PyTest to validate the accuracy and functionality of a new Python package • Migrated extensive questions from multiple sources into a unified format using Python and YAML ensuring data consistency

• Gained experience in Search Engine Optimisation concepts: Content optimization, keyword selection, URL structuring, and backlinks • Introduction to Android App Development which kindled motivation to dive deeper into the subject and self-learn using resources on the web