Hey! I'm Ashwin.
A Software Engineer
with around 3 years of experience in
Go, AWS & Microservices Stack.
About
Hey, I’m Ashwin – a growth-stage engineer who understands the business behind the code. With a passion for building resilient and scalable software systems, I specialize in designing, architecting, and developing cloud-native solutions that drive impact. Whether it’s fintech products handling millions of daily transactions or microservices architecture powering internet-scale platforms, I thrive in dynamic environments, working closely with engineers, product owners, and guilds to bring ideas to life.
What I Do
I’m not just about writing code – I’m about solving problems and delivering value. My approach goes beyond the technical, focusing on the business goals behind every project. I bring my expertise in distributed systems, cloud engineering, and back-end development to craft solutions that are as effective as they are efficient.
I know that great software doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s about collaboration, ownership, and understanding how to communicate across teams. Fluent in English and German, I bridge cultural and geographical divides, ensuring that cross-functional teams stay aligned and on track.
Beyond the Code
I’m a strong believer in taking ownership, not just of my projects but of my growth as well. Self-sufficiency and continuous learning are at the core of my work ethic. When I’m not coding, I’m often busy with other meaningful pursuits like event moderation, crafting robust documentation, or delivering presentations that make complex topics clear and engaging.
Wellness is a daily commitment for me, and I’ve found that a balanced approach keeps me grounded. Workouts, mindfulness, walking, and staying hydrated are part of my routine. I stay connected to my roots, drawing strength from my Tamil heritage, and music is always there – whether it’s lofi beats for focus or Tamil tracks for soulful connection.
Skills
- Go (Programming Language)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microservices
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- PostgreSQL
- DynamoDB
- Snowflake
- Athena
- Linux
- Data Structures
- Algorithm
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Cloud Native Architecture
- Event Sourcing & CQRS
- API Development
- Product Development
Experience
Engineering, Core.
Solaris SE
- Architecting, designing & implementing robust and scalable cloud-native products on an event-sourced, microservices architecture in our Core-Banking system's Accounts Product Unit.
- Building and owning milestone products like 'Savings Account' & 'Credit Card Interest Component' that cater financial services to Europe and across the globe
Associate Software Engineer
Hexaware Technologies
- Worked on the development of enterprise-level distributed applications on the cloud, specifically for an internal ground-up Cloud HRMS Project and catering to an $115 million Automotive Manufacturing organization.
- This is where it all started, to go beyond my limits to become the person who I'm now and I'm proud of it.
Bootcamp Trainee
Swiggy
- One of 30 Member Trainees chosen by Swiggy for an exclusive bootcamp on cutting-edge technologies like Go, AWS, Microservices, gRPC, Kafka and Databases.
- Nevertheless to say, this training bootcamp played the pivotal role in transforming me into the world of building modern internet-scale software systems.
Intern
Microsoft
- Learnt & engaged in the development of an open-source project over a 4-month span, utilizing Microsoft Azure Cloud and GitHub, as a key participant in Microsoft's 'FutureReadyTalent' Internship Program.
- Built an open-source project Bud.ai - 'The Student Twin' on JavaScript, Microsoft Azure Cloud - AI Tools and hosted it in GitHub and Azure
B.Tech Information Technology
Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology
- Ranked as #1 Coder in Skillrack Coding Competition continuously for 10 weeks. (Language: C++, Java, Python).
- Revitalized Google Developer Student Club & HiCET Developer Club and handled multiple roles with enthusiasm and co-ordination within teams.
Projects
Swiggy Qwik
E-Commerce platform built with cutting-edge tech as a team of 5 devs from Swiggy's i++ Training Bootcamp.
- Go
- AWS
- DynamoDB
- gRPC
- Microservices
- Docker
- Jenkins
Design Thinking - WhatsApp
Reimagining WhatsApp to improve user-experience with helpful new features.
- Case Study
- User Experience
- Figma
- UI
Intelligent Traffic Management System
A research project on analyzing the traffic scenario and perform signal switching intelligently.
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Graduation Project
- Google Colab
VSCode - MacOS Dark Color Scheme
An absolute dark theme for developers who love pitch-black. Currently used by more than 1500 Developers.
- JavaScript
- VSCode
- Productivity
- Color Scheme
Tweety - Create beautiful & gradient Tweets
Create custom editable tweet-like images as you like. Forked 2000+ times.
- Figma
- UI/UX
- Mockup
- Experimentation
Contact
Feel free to contact me directly at ashwin2125@gmail.com or via LinkedIn