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Hey, I'm Rishabh Kushwaha - Software Engineer

I build products at the intersection of software engineering and AI. Information Technology student at IIIT Lucknow. Interested in backend systems, machine learning, and developer tools.

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Experience

Uber Technologies

Uber Technologies

SWE Intern

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Worked with Uber’s engineering team on Kubernetes control-plane infrastructure, building a high-throughput gRPC compression proxy in Go using Kubernetes, etcd, Docker, Zstd, and Grafana.

Highlights

◦ Built a high-throughput gRPC compression proxy in Go between the Kubernetes API Server and etcd.

◦ Implemented Zstandard (Zstd) compression for persisted Protocol Buffer objects while preserving Kubernetes API behavior.

◦ Worked with Kubernetes, Docker, etcd, gRPC, Zstd, and Grafana on production-scale infrastructure.

◦ Validated system performance under 70 RPS workloads, focusing on storage efficiency and low latency overhead.

Av Galche

Av Galche

Web Development Intern

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025

Delhi, India (Remote)

• Owned the end-to-end migration of a Next.js application to Shopify, managing the complete development lifecycle from architecture and theme development to API integration, performance optimization, and content management.

Highlights

◦ Owned and executed the complete migration of a Next.js application to Shopify.

◦ Designed and developed the Shopify architecture using Liquid, Themes, Metafields, and reusable components.

◦ Managed Shopify Storefront API integrations and dynamic e-commerce functionality end-to-end.

◦ Handled performance optimization, debugging, deployment, and content management across the entire Shopify implementation.

Academic

Education

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (CGPA: 8.44/10)

Aug 2023 - Jul 2027 (ongoing)Lucknow, India

At IIIT Lucknow, I’ve explored software engineering, backend development, and distributed systems through coursework, internships, and hands-on learning. I enjoy solving complex problems, understanding how systems work under the hood, and turning ideas into reliable solutions. Beyond engineering, I’m actively involved in GDG, Axios, Goonj, and Afterdark, contributing to technical and creative communities across campus.

S.M.P.K.D. Senior Secondary High School, Firozabad

Intermediate (CBSE) - Class XII • Percentage: 94.6%

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); achieved 94.6% in Senior Secondary examinations with focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

S.M.P.K.D. Senior Secondary High School, Firozabad

High School (CBSE) - Class X • Percentage: 94.4%

Apr 2019 - Mar 2020Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); secured 94.4% aggregate in Secondary School Board examinations.

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Projects

CodeMate - Real-time Collaborative Editor

CodeMate is a collaborative code-editing platform built with React and Next.js using the Monaco Editor for an IDE-like experience. It leverages Firebase for real-time presence and synchronization and Google OAuth for authentication. Features include cursor synchronization, shared editing sessions, syntax highlighting, and a fast, responsive UI powered by Tailwind CSS. Engineering highlights: sub-100ms real-time synchronization with conflict resolution and a 40% page load reduction through SSR and static optimization.

Technologies

All Systems Operational
CarPool - Smart Ride-Sharing Platform

CarPool is a ridesharing platform that connects drivers and passengers, optimizing matches and routes using Google Maps API to reduce travel time and cost. The system includes real-time chat, ratings, and secure payments (Razorpay) for a seamless user experience. The backend is built with Express and MongoDB while real-time events use Socket.IO to provide low-latency updates and live tracking.

Technologies

All Systems Operational

My

Journey Timeline

Began my coding journey at IIIT Lucknow

Education
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow
Aug 2023 - Jul 2027Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology with a strong academic record (CGPA: 8.44/10).
Discovered a deep interest in problem-solving, backend engineering, low-latency systems, and distributed architectures.
Positions of Responsibility (POR): Actively involved across campus bodies including GDG (Google Developer Groups), Axios, Goonj, and Afterdark, driving technical events, peer mentorship, and developer community initiatives.
C++Data StructuresAlgorithmsOperating SystemsDBMSComputer Networks

Competitive Programming Enthusiast & Milestones

Competitive Programming
Codeforces • LeetCode • CodeChef
Maintained consistent daily competitive programming practice, cultivating rigorous algorithmic problem-solving and optimization skills.
Achieved a top rating of 1643 on Codeforces earning the title of Expert.
Reached a maximum rating of 1814 on LeetCode with the rank of Knight.
Attained a 4-star rating on CodeChef, reaching a contest rating of 1816.
Secured 1073th rank globally out of 47,000+ participants in Codeforces Round 1003.
Secured 36th rank globally out of 3,000+ participants in CodeChef Contest START164C.
Solved 1200+ questions across LeetCode, CodeChef, GeeksforGeeks, and Codeforces.
C++ (STL)Data Structures (Arrays, Trees, Graphs, Heaps)Algorithms (DP, Greedy, Graph Algorithms)Number TheoryBit ManipulationBinary SearchTwo Pointers

Software Engineering Intern

Work Experience
Uber
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025Bengaluru, Karnataka (Uber Engineering)
Architected and implemented a transparent, high-throughput gRPC compression proxy in Go between the Kubernetes API Server and etcd, optimizing data flow and enabling seamless compression of persisted Protocol Buffer objects without requiring changes to Kubernetes clients, API behavior, or the etcd infrastructure.
Engineered a Zstandard (Zstd) compression pipeline and validated it under 70 RPS workloads using Grafana, preserving Kubernetes API semantics while minimizing control-plane storage and latency overhead.
GolangKubernetesDockerGrafanaetcdZstdgRPCDistributed Systems

Web Development Intern

Work Experience
Weularity
Nov 2025 - Dec 2025Remote (India)
Led the migration of a Next.js application to Shopify, utilizing Liquid, Shopify Themes, Metafields, and Shopify capabilities to build reusable components, optimize performance, and streamline content management.
Implemented custom storefront interactions and optimized assets for snappy load times and responsive multi-device experience.
HTMLCSSJavaScriptLiquidShopifyShopify Storefront APINext.js

Flipkart GRiD Semi-Finalist & Amazon ML Summer School

National Programs & Awards
Flipkart GRiD • Amazon ML Summer School
2025 - 2026National Level (India)
Flipkart GRiD 2025 & 2026: Selected as Semi-Finalist in both Flipkart GRiD 2025 and Flipkart GRiD 2026, competing in India’s premier national engineering and innovation challenge.
Amazon ML Summer School 2026: Selected among the Top 3,000 from 134,421+ applicants for Amazon ML Summer School, gaining comprehensive exposure to advanced machine learning and deep learning methodologies.
Machine LearningSystem DesignProblem SolvingCompetitive EngineeringOptimization

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