About

Akash Rakheja is a highly skilled software engineer with over 4 years of relevant experience in the industry. Currently, he is working as a Software Engineer at Uplift Inc. in the Toronto office, where he is responsible for working on their service called Uplift Pay Monthly. Akash has a strong academic background, having completed his Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He also has a Senior Secondary degree in PCM with Computer Science from Shri Gulab Rai Montessori Senior Secondary School. Before joining Uplift Inc., Akash worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto and as a Research Associate at the University of Bergen (UIB). At UIB, he worked with Prof. Daniel Lokshtanov on the problem of crossing minimization in the layered graph drawing. He was able to design a subexponential algorithm for the case of p=2 and p=3 when parameterized by the number of edge crossings. Furthermore, he was able to design a polynomial kernel for the case of p=3. Akash has a diverse range of technical skills and is proficient in various programming languages and technologies. His tech stack includes Software Engineering and Research Scientist. He is a quick learner and has a passion for solving complex problems. In summary, Akash Rakheja is a highly motivated and skilled software engineer with a strong academic background and relevant industry experience. He is dedicated to his work and has a passion for solving complex problems.