About Me
Full Stack Developer based in Waterloo, Ontario
I'm a passionate Full Stack Developer with expertise in building modern web and mobile applications. With a strong foundation in both frontend and backend technologies, I create seamless, user-friendly experiences that solve real-world problems.
I graduated with distinction from Conestoga College with a diploma in Mobile Solutions Development and hold a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science with a focus on AI and ML from Sharda University. My professional journey includes working with diverse technologies and frameworks across various industries.
Name:
Akshat Arora
Email:
akshat.arora456@gmail.com
Phone:
(647) 864-9160
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario
Professional Experience
BrickRed Systems
Full Stack Developer - Software Engineer
- Developing and optimizing full-stack applications using React, Next.js, and AWS, improving system performance and scalability.
- Enhancing authentication workflows and implementing secure API integrations for seamless third-party service connectivity.
- Leading frontend and backend enhancements, ensuring responsive UI/UX and efficient database operations.
- Collaborating within an Agile team, leveraging CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and reduce release time.
Ingenico
Android Developer - Android API - Co-op
- Created an Android-compatible API using Kotlin specifically for payment terminals, aiming to integrate the software within the ecosystem seamlessly.
- Advanced the API development from 50% completion to 75% within four months.
- Streamlined project workflows, reducing development cycle times by 25% through adopting Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
- Implemented authentication and secure communication protocols to ensure data security across payment terminal systems.
FOLK Developers
Flutter Developer - Flutter Frontend - Team Lead
- Led the development of a mobile application using Flutter, achieving a 100% completion rate within the projected timeline.
- Utilized Firebase Authentication and Firestore for secure user data storage, adhering to industry standards for cybersecurity best practices.
- Operated within an Agile Development framework, increasing project delivery speed by 40% and enabling quicker adaptation to changing market demands.
- Utilized Firebase and WordPress for backend integration, resulting in a 50% reduction in development time and a 25% improvement in backend scalability and performance.
Medhavardhan
Founding Full Stack Developer - MERN Stack - Team lead
- Initiated creating and deploying a fully functional Learning Management System (LMS) website (SPWA) for a local institute within an Agile Development Framework, ensuring seamless operation across all platforms and taking the project from concept to completion.
- Integrated Firebase Authentication and secure role-based access control (RBAC) to protect sensitive user data.
- Incorporated Firebase to streamline database management, authentication, and communication processes, resulting in a 40% improvement in system reliability.
- Expanded the platform into a mobile application, integrating automation with Cloud Functions, reducing administrative tasks by 30% and increasing user adoption by 60%.
Featured Projects
LooksBeyond
A dual-application system developed as a Mobile Solutions Capstone Project. The system utilizes Flutter for front-end and Firebase for back-end synchronization, with secure financial transactions through Stripe.
Text-to-Speech for Hinglish
An AI-based TTS system for Hinglish using Tacotron 2 and WaveNet models. Led a team of four in developing this system, achieving an 88% accuracy rate. Published a research paper detailing the methodology and findings.
Learning Management System
A fully functional LMS website for a local institute, developed using the MERN stack. Integrated Firebase Authentication and secure role-based access control to protect sensitive user data.