Ankit Agrawal

Co-Founder/CTO @ Ganddee | Charity Shop App

About

I am the co-founder of Ganddee, a platform for discovering thrifting shops all over the UK. With a vision to make thrifting easy, Ganddee is your go-to choice to discovering all secondhand hand shops, events, car boots across the UK. Beyond my role at Ganddee, I remain actively involved in the tech community through freelancing and consulting, offering strategic insights and technical expertise to tech companies poised for growth or transformation. This hands-on involvement keeps me connected to the pulse of technological innovation and market needs. Leveraging my extensive 10+ years of experience in technology and innovation, including impactful roles at Amazon and Shopify, I now channel my expertise into building Ganddee's robust, user-centric platform. Our mission is to integrate sustainability into everyday life, making it a seamless choice for everyone. My background encompasses a broad range of technological domains, from developing advanced eCommerce technology and digital platform development to pioneering sustainable tech solutions. With a deep-seated passion for Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (IIoT), and voice-enabled technologies like Alexa, I've led initiatives that bridge the gap between human interaction and machine intelligence, enhancing user experiences and operational efficiencies. I'm eager to connect with like-minded professionals and organizations driving change in the sustainability and tech sectors. If you're passionate about leveraging technology for a positive environmental impact, I'd be thrilled to explore potential collaborations.

Country

City

Germany

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Python (Programming Language), Kubernetes, Containerization, Terraform, Confluence, Infrastructure as code (IaC), Jira, DevOps, Software Consulting, Internet of Things (IoT), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Design Patterns, Systems Management, Communication, Software Architecture, Middleware, Architecture, CTO, Technical Leadership, Programming

Experience

Co-Founder/CTO

Ganddee | Charity Shop App

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

One stop platform to discover thrift stores, events, carboot sales and more. Checkout the App now!

Fractional CTO/Technology Advisor

Self Employed

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Berlin, Germany

I provided strategic guidance to startup founders as a Fractional CTO/Technology Advisor, emphasizing user-centric solutions over flashy software. • Collaborated remotely with clients to identify and address technology challenges. • Implemented innovative strategies to prioritize user needs and drive successful outcomes.

Entrepreneur at Unrest (London)

Unrest

2024-1 - 2024-5 · 5 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

Staff Engineer

Shopify

2022-3 - 2023-6 · 1 yr 4 mos

Berlin, Germany

Accomplished staff engineer with extensive experience in financial products on Shopify. Responsible for providing product consultation, technical design, and implementation of Shopify Capital for different countries. Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, enabling businesses to access the capital they need to grow and scale. A proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions that meet business objectives and exceed customer expectations.

Senior Software Engineer

Amazon

2019-7 - 2021-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Berlin, Germany

• Designed and implemented connectivity solutions between manufacturing plants and AWS cloud for real-time monitoring and optimization. • Developed a highly secure platform for transmitting IoT protocol data to the cloud, enhancing production processes. • Led teams and partnerships to deliver solutions, improving efficiency and quality control.

Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon

2018-9 - 2021-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Berlin Area, Germany

I served as the technical lead for an Amazon Robotics team consisting of engineers and scientists spread across the globe. We tackled the challenging task of identifying and selecting individual objects from a basket of items. By spearheading our collaborative efforts, we successfully developed and implemented a solution that resulted in more efficient and effective operations.

Software Development Engineer 2

Amazon

2018-2 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 6 mos

Berlin Area, Germany

Software Development Engineer-2

Amazon

2015-9 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Cambridge, United Kingdom

I was working in a team which develops and runs the semantic query engine and query API for the knowledge graph of facts, entities, and relations that underpins Amazon's Alexa digital assistant.

Software Development Engineer

Amazon

2013-8 - 2015-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Bangalore

Previously I was the sole responsible for Amazon Associate Advertising Products Team. Currently I am developing new Amazon Associate Ads in Java and maintaining all our legacy code in C++. Presently,I am the sole owner of all our Advertising Legacy Products and working it out quite well.