# Aalok S.

> Software Engineer

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/aalok

Full-stack developer specializing in end-to-end application development across web and mobile platforms. I bring frontend fluency (React, Next.js, Flutter) together with backend proficiency (Node.js, Express, SQL/NoSQL), delivering performant, scalable apps.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ EliseAI
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Full Stack Developer @ Blackthorn Software
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

### Software Engineer @ Miravel
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles

### Software Engineer @ Dockwell (open source)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
• Optimized development processes by prioritizing TypeScript, enhancing code clarity and speeding up feature implementation by 40%.  
• Leveraged Node.js for efficient handling of concurrent connections, enabling seamless real-time data monitoring.  
• Designed Express middleware to reduce data collection time from 15 to 2 seconds, significantly improving application performance.

### Analyst @ David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Los Angeles
I successfully enhanced data management systems at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy.  

• Created a MySQL database schema that optimized data storage and retrieval processes.  
• Established data validation protocols using Python and SQL, decreasing error rates by 30%.  
• Leveraged AWS RDS to build a robust and scalable database infrastructure, ensuring high availability.

### Software Engineer | WUNDER | National Parks Exploration Application @ Open Source
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
• Implemented Next.js to enhance website performance, achieving a 3x improvement in page load times.  
• Utilized Tailwind CSS to streamline UI development, reducing design time while maintaining visual consistency.  
• Developed OAuth-based authentication for social media integration, improving user privacy and engagement.

### Software Engineer | SPOTTR | Mobile-friendly workout tracking app @ Open Source
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
• Engineered a 'Mobile First' design pattern using React Native, achieving a 50% reduction in page load time.  
• Integrated a SQL database, ensuring average query response times under 50ms.  
• Enhanced mobile user retention by 25% through optimized app performance and user experience.


## Education
### Mathematics and Computer Science
Oakton College

### Bachelor of Science - BS
UCLA


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kolashah

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Last updated: 2026-04-13