About

Shiddesh Unkalkar is a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer with over 12 years of experience in building distributed, scalable, high availability, and resilient systems. He has a proven track record in developing low to ultra-low latency systems that handle millions of transaction volumes and petabytes of data using various technologies, tools, and techniques. Currently, Shiddesh is working at Expedia as a Senior Software Development Engineer, where he takes end-to-end ownership of projects. He has successfully delivered multiple million-dollar projects, showcasing his ability to lead and deliver complex software projects. Prior to his current role, Shiddesh worked at Citigroup as a Vice President where he was responsible for leading technology architecture. He also worked at Nomura as a Principal Developer, where he was involved in prime brokerage. His experience in these companies has equipped him with a deep understanding of the financial industry and the technology that supports it. Shiddesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Information and Technology. He has a strong technical background and is skilled in software engineering and senior software engineering. Overall, Shiddesh is a highly experienced software development engineer with a strong track record of delivering complex projects. He possesses a deep understanding of distributed systems and has the technical expertise to build scalable and resilient systems.