Sambhavi Apurva K

Software Development Engineer II
Bangalore, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Software Development Engineer II with a proven track record in optimizing backend systems, enhancing product scalability, and driving significant cost savings. Expert in microservices architecture, performance optimization, and developing robust solutions across e-commerce and creator platforms. Recognized for academic excellence and a strong aptitude for tackling complex technical challenges.

Work

ZEPTO
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SDE-II

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Leads the development and optimization of core backend services, including search and recommendations, for Zepto's platform, focusing on performance, scalability, and user engagement.

Highlights

Implemented and launched an innovative emotion-based query redirection page, significantly enhancing user experience through customized search results.

Engineered dynamic GOMAXPROCS configurations, reducing system throttling from 5% to under 0.05% and significantly boosting resource utilization and application stability.

Owned and maintained a portfolio of over 6 critical microservices, including the core Search service, ensuring high availability and robust scalability for Zepto’s platform.

Optimized backend performance by implementing advanced compression algorithms, reducing P99 latency from 700 ms to 380 ms.

Drove the deprecation of catalog Redis, optimizing system performance and realizing substantial monthly cost savings of $33.6K.

Redesigned the search system to scale from 200 to over 500 products using pagination, substantially improving product visibility and overall system performance.

Integrated cross-sell recommendations across multiple touchpoints (pre-search, search results, add-to-cart) to enhance user engagement and increase conversion opportunities.

GOOD CREATOR CO.
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SDE-I

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Contributed to backend development and system reliability for a creator platform, focusing on error monitoring, user search, and content verification.

Highlights

Incorporated Sentry into the core codebase, significantly improving error monitoring capabilities and streamlining issue resolution processes.

Engineered the Campaign Profile module, enabling users to efficiently search for influencers and link their YouTube and Instagram accounts.

Built a robust Content Verification module to accurately distinguish and filter original content from fraudulent or fake submissions.

AMAZON
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SDE-I

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Developed critical APIs for the Multi-Channel Fulfillment Custom Fees project, enhancing fee calculation and customer visibility for enterprise clients.

Highlights

Developed critical APIs for the Multi-Channel Fulfillment Custom Fees project, enabling accurate discount calculations for the Amazon Seller Central portal.

Enhanced the Amazon Order Service to significantly improve customer visibility on fees charged to enterprise customers.

Education

IIIT BANGALORE
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

M.Tech

Computer Science and Engineering

Grade: 3.85/4.0 CGPA

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, India

B.Tech

Computer Science and Engineering

Grade: 8.3/10.0 CGPA

Awards

Mrs. Uma and Prof H N Mahabala Gold Medal & Sir M Visversvaraya Scholarship Award

Awarded By

IIIT Bangalore

Awarded as the first and only female to secure 2 gold medals in the history of IIIT Bangalore, recognizing excellence as the best outgoing student and for outstanding scholarship in the 2020-2022 batch.

Dean's Merit List

Awarded By

IIIT Bangalore

Recognized on the Dean's Merit list in June 2021 and June 2022 for demonstrating exceptional academic excellence during Masters studies.

GATE 2020 - All India Rank (AIR) 805, 99.17 Percentile

Awarded By

ISRO, BARC, CIL

Achieved an All India Rank (AIR) of 805 with 99.17 percentile in GATE 2020, successfully clearing examinations for ISRO, BARC, and CIL in the Computer Science division.

Certificates

Introduction to Modern App Development (IMAD)

Issued By

IIT M, NPTEL

Web Design for Web Developers

Issued By

Udemy

Python, Zero to Mastery

Issued By

Udemy

Skills

Programming Languages

Java, C++, C, Python.

Backend Frameworks

Golang, Spring Boot, Hibernate.

DevOps & Tools

Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, ELK Stack, Git, GitHub.

Databases

PostgreSQL (RDBMS), MySQL (RDBMS), MongoDB (NoSQL), ClickHouse (Data Warehouse).

Messaging & Workflow

Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Apache Airflow.