Hi, I'm Akash Kumar

Software Developer @Instaastro | Django | FastAPI | REST Framework | Robust and Scalable APIs | Python

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About Me

Software Developer with 2+ years of experience specializing in Backend Development using Django and FastAPI. Skilled in designing scalable APIs, integrating Payment Gateways (Dodo, XPay, Juspay), and building AI-drive features (ChatGPT, Assembly AI, Lemonfox AI). Experienced in implementing Subscription Models, E-Commerce and Astrology Features (Kundli) to boost engagment and revenue Proficient in Web Scraping for data-driven insight and integrated Shiprocket for seamless logistics and order management. Strong problem-solver and collaborative team player with proven ability to align technical solutions with bussiness objectives.

Experience

Backend Developer - Instaastro Technology Private Limited

Sep 2023 - Present
  • Designed and developed Scalable backend systems using Django and FastAPI, improving system performance and reliability.
  • Integrated multiple Payment Gateways (Dodo, XPay, Juspay), ensuring secure and seamless multi-currency processing.
  • Implemented Subscription Model and Instapoints to boost user enganement and retention.
  • Integrated Shiprocket API for logistics and order management, streamlining the e-commerce delivery process.
  • Built AI-driven features using ChatGPT, Assembly AI and Lemonfox AI, including Voice transription and personalized horoscope recommendations.
  • Developed and deployed Whatsapp login System usinig Cheerio, enabling user authenication.
  • Created and optimized astrology-based features (Kundli), Quizzes System and Store/Remedies.
  • Executed Web scraping to collect and analyze data for competitive insights and product improvements.
  • Collaborated with Frontend, QA, Product and Growth Teams to deliver backend solutions aligned with business objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science

Aug 2020 - Aug 2024

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow

12th - PCM

2020

U.P. Board

Technical Skills

Backend Development

Django FastAPI REST APIs Microservices Node.js

Languages

Python JavaScript Java

AI & Automation

ChatGPT Assembly AI Lemonfox AI Web Scraping

Third-Party Integrations

Shiprocket (Logistics) Cheerio (Whatsapp Login)

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL SQLite MongoDB

Version Control & Deployment

Git Docker GitLab CI/CD

Dev Tools

VS Code Zed Jira