Akshat Gupta

Backend Developer

"The best backend is the one you never

notice, silently powering everything. "

AboutAs a backend developer with a strong focus on building efficient and scalable systems, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of applications across my internships. These experiences, combined with my work in technologies like Go, Node.js, and Python, have helped me build a solid and adaptable foundation in software development.

I enjoy solving complex problems, learning new tools and frameworks, and collaborating with others to ship meaningful products. I am always looking for opportunities that challenge me, help me grow my skill set, and allow me to contribute to impactful projects.

GoLang
JavaScript
Python
Mongo DB
PostgreSQL
Redis
MySQL
GraphQL
SQLite
C++
C
R
Java
NodeJS
HTML
CSS
ExpressJS
Django
Flask
ReactJS
gRPC
Git
AWS
Docker
Digital Ocean
JWT
OAuth 2.0
NGINX

Experience

JAN - MAY 2024

Backend Developer Intern

GovGPT

Developed the backend of an a law enforcement application with Flask and GoLang, using Timescale DB as the database and OAuth2.0 for user authentication. Converted GraphQL database logic from NodeJS to GoLang for improved performance. Developed a program which filters PDFs containing multiple emails along with hyperlinks into separate entities. Maintained and upgraded the legacy codebase written in NodeJS, implementing better spam and profanity filters

GoNodeJSPythonTimescaleDBGraphQL
JUN - AUG 2024

Backend Developer

VoxVertex

Developed the backend of a mobile application using GoLang (Gin framework), PostgreSQL and Docker, Implemented functionalities such as Payments, Google Calendar integration, OAuth2.0 and instant messaging.

GoPostgreSQL

Projects

YouTube to MP3/MP4 Converter Chrome Extension

Paste a link or grab the current YouTube tab, convert it to MP3 or MP4 and download instantly.

GoJavascript

File Sharing System

A web-based file sharing system that allows users to upload and manage various types of files (e.g., JPG, PNG, PDF, etc.) and share them easily and securely with other users.

GoPostgreSQLNextJSDockerAWS S3sqlcOAuth2.0

gRPC-game

Multiplayer quiz game which utilizes gRPC to stream responses from users and updates the leaderboard with their points.

GogRPCsqlcPostgreSQL

MPL Backend

Backend for SIAM-VIT's flagship event, Math Premier League, which hosted over 100 concurrent users. Contains functionalities to authenticate users, update team scores, display and verify questions, and monitor the leaderboard in real time.

GosqlxPostgreSQLRedisNGINXDockerJWT

CookOff Backend

`Backend for CodeChef-VIT's flagship event, CookOff 7.0. Developed questions handler and real time code evaluation using Judge0 API.`

ExpressJSMongoDBDockerJWT

MPL Admin Portal

Frontend of portal used by the admin to create teams, monitor the leaderboard in real time, update team scores and monitor the progress of the teams for SIAM-VIT's flagship event, MPL, hosting over 100 concurrent users.

ReactJSTailwindCSS

Golang File Setup Extension

VSCode Extension that initializes basic files and folder structure for Go frameworks (Gin/Echo/Fiber/Chi), including main.go, Docker files, and optional SQLx setup.

GoJavascript

VTOP to Google Calendar Extension

Google Extension which automatically syncs the due dates of all Digital Assignments from VTOP to your Google Calendar.

JavascriptHTMLCSS

Briefly

Online tool for generating video summaries and transcripts. Backend in Python/Django, with a frontend by a team member. Hosted on Replit.

PythonDjangoReplit

Word Setup Script

A powershell script to setup all basic parts of a MS Word file for a digital assignment, including name, headings, subheadings and margins.

Powershell
 

Organisations

SEPT 2023 - PRESENT

Technical Chairperson

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), VIT

Led key technical operations, including code reviews and training sessions on GitHub workflows, web development, and competitive coding. Organized the 'Bug Hunt' event featuring coding challenges in Python, C, and C++ with varied difficulty levels. Coordinated events for over 200 participants during VIT's cultural fest, Riviera.

MAR 2023 - SEPT 2024

Senior Core Committee Member

CodeChef-VIT Student Chapter

Developed the backend for India's largest student-run hackathon, DevSoC 24', utilizing GoLang, Redis, and PostgreSQL. Conducted backend development workshops on ExpressJS and MongoDB. Designed the backend for an e-commerce platform with NSFW filtering, using GoLang (Fiber) and OAuth 2.0. Built the backend for 'CookOff 8.0', an online coding competition, using ExpressJS and Judge0 API, engaging over 200 participants.

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

August 2024

Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

DeepLearning.AI and Standford University, Coursera

April 2025

The Complete Full-Stack Web Development BootCamp

Angela Yu, Udemy

March 2024

Guitar Grade 7

London College of Music Examinations

April 2022

Game Development using PyGame

GUVI Geek Network, IITM Research Park

September 2022