About

Samrat D. is a proficient Software Developer with a focus on Backend Engineering. He has over 5 years of relevant experience working with various technologies such as Java, Python, MySQL, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka. Samrat enjoys designing and developing distributed systems to meet product-specific scaling needs. He believes that Backend Developers have software as their tool and enjoys using it to create innovative solutions. Currently, Samrat is working as a Software Development Engineer II at Flipkart, where he is responsible for developing and maintaining scalable systems. In his previous role, he worked at DemandFarm as a Growth Manager, where he was responsible for driving the growth of the company. Samrat also founded Soberooz - a digital brand auditions marketplace, where he built the MVP and team after two pivots. He onboarded influencers with a 25% revenue sharing contract and reached out to clients, but the platform received a resounding response of "Too Early" for the market. Despite almost securing one paying client, Samrat ran out of runway and shut down the platform due to increasing server costs. Samrat has a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, and a degree in Software Engineering from Scaler Academy. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Delhi Public School. Samrat's technical skills include Software Engineering, Backend Development, MySQL, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Java, GCP, NodeJS, Python, UI, Frontend, and Javascript. He is a self-motivated and dedicated individual who enjoys working in a team environment. Samrat is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.