# Aditya Chavan > Software Engineer III at Walmart Global Tech | Research at NYU | Ex-SDE @ TCS | Ex-SDE @ Aleria | MS Computer Science New York University | Artificial Intelligence | Cloud Computing | Machine Learning Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/adityachavan As a software engineer, I have gained extensive experience developing and maintaining high-quality software. I have a natural aptitude for hands-on learning and a strong passion for technology. My background in computer science has given me a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, information security, and other foundational concepts. This knowledge has enabled me to develop software that is both efficient and secure. Over time, I have gained valuable insights by participating in various competitions, developing multiple projects, and working as a software engineer. Additionally, I enjoy reading and gathering new information from various tech magazines, books, podcasts, and blogs such as The Verge, Mashable, Machine Learning Street Talk, and TechCrunch. What truly motivates me is observing the problems that people face in their daily lives and finding sustainable solutions for them. This has been the driving force behind most of my projects. During my free time, I also enjoy listening to podcasts like How I Built This with Guy Raz, Business Wars, and Entrepreneurs on Fire. These podcasts provide me with valuable insights into the journeys of various entrepreneurs. As the computing paradigm continues to advance at a breakneck pace, it will reshape how we interact with technology. With my programming skills, I am eager to fine-tune my knowledge and work on projects that focus on integrating technology seamlessly into our daily lives. Skills: Programming: Python, Java, JavaScript, R, TypeScript, C, Kotlin, NodeJS, Django, Spring, Flask, Express, HTML, CSS, Angular Software and Methodology: Hadoop, Dask, PySpark, Databricks, Tableau, Docker, Git, GraphQL, Agile, Scrum, Architecture Design Machine Learning & Generative AI: Scikit-learn, PyTorch, SciPy, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, Stable Diffusion, Llama Others: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Bigquery, Redis, Memcached, Kafka, ActiveMQ, AWS: Kinesis, DynamoDB, Rekognition, Elasticsearch, Lambda, Lex, SQS, SNS, Splunk, Open Observe, Grafana, Prometheus, Jenkins Kubernetes, Dynatrace, Junit, Cucumber Learn more about my work: https://adityarchavan.com/ ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Walmart Global Tech Jan 2024 – Present | Washington DC ● Working on data ingestion pipelines processing 150 million daily events for 1.6 million U.S. Walmart Associates, within the Stores, Associates & Platforms team. Implemented RESTful, GraphQL Microservices, improving system modularity and scalability ● Designed and implemented Kafka-based, multi-layer asynchronous processing service architecture for Tier 0 business-critical services, deployed in multi-region environments to serve 10,000+ Walmart stores globally. ● Leading cloud cost optimization efforts by optimizing pod scaling, database queries (reducing execution times by 25%), and enhanced application performance, resulting in substantial savings. Investigated and built PoCs using LLMs to automate and improve Alerting & Monitoring systems and develop AI-powered SQL query generation and optimization agents. ### Associate Research Scientist @ New York University Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States ● Developing highly optimized Python-based Data Pipelines for functional neuroimaging (fMRI) analysis, employing General Linear Model for trends fitting and compressive spatial summation, running on NYU High Performance Computing Supercomputer cluster ● Utilized specialized neuroimaging libraries for processing and mapping Population Receptive Fields from fMRI data, yielding critical insights into brain's processing of visual stimuli, with code optimization resulting in a 5-fold increase in execution speed ### Graduate Teaching Adjunct @ Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States • Recitation Leader for Algebra, Trigonometry, and Functions, Calculus 1, Mathematical Finance and MATH-UA 253.001 Linear and Nonlinear Optimization courses • Conduct recitation sessions and hold office hours, providing valuable support to students in comprehending and practicing lecture content. • Develop and administer quizzes and worksheets, contributing to students' active engagement with the material. • Proctoring and grading both midterm and final exams, ensuring fair and accurate assessment. • Foster a collaborative learning environment by effectively communicating complex mathematical concepts and tailoring assistance to students' needs. ### Software Engineer @ Aleria Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States • Engineered a versatile SaaS product designed for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to track, measure, and enhance workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with data-driven recommendations • Developed and containerized web applications using Django, Python, and Docker with a focus on scalability and security • Designed and implemented Twilio integration in the platform for sending and receiving messages over WhatsApp, Messages • Successfully migrated stack to AWS, utilizing services such as Lambda, API, S3, RDS, ECS, and Elastic Beanstalk, resulting in improved resiliency, increased system uptime of 99%, and enhanced system speed • Participated in the AWS CTO Fellowship program through Techstars, collaborating closely with the AWS Solutions Architect team to enhance expertise in system and architecture design leveraging AWS solutions ### Research Data Scientist @ NYU Stern School of Business Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States • Designed and implemented APIs using NodeJS, GCP, Python, other AWS services: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch • Migrating and developing backend services such that they are compatible with the SCORM standard for integration with NYU LMS • Teaching Fellow for the Data Driven Decision making Course at NYU Stern and NYU Shanghai ### Software Engineer @ Tata Consultancy Services Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Developed services using Python, Express (NodeJS), PostgreSQL, Redis, Microsoft Bot Framework for integrating Microsoft Teams as a new channel for communication in the Employee Management System used by approximately 500K users • Engineered a dashboard service using Angular, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and Redis that enabled more than 500K application users to manage their notification subscriptions and exercise greater control over their privacy settings • Optimized and Refactored code for Java microservices with SonarQube, worked toward migration to Azure Cloud, and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, resulting in significant improvements to system robustness • Recognized and awarded the prestigious spot award for outstanding performance and exceptional contributions ### Co-Founder @ JAARS TECH Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ### Software Engineer @ 7Vachan Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Designed and implemented a full stack web application using Django, Python, MySQL • Engineered an Airbnb-like Hotel Booking section with advanced filters, seamless Login/Sign up experiences, and integrated Google Ads features, including dynamic remarketing. • Enhanced Admin panel with data export, user tracking, and streamlined management for efficient business operations. • Customized Django's Built-in user for efficient Login/Sign up functionality. • Successfully deployed the web application on Digital Ocean using Nginx, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. ### Teaching Assistant @ Neebal Learning Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Teaching Assistant for the python course. • Conducted and graded programming tests. • Conducted doubt solving sessions for the homework assignments. ### Software Engineer @ Novaa Solar Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Developed the web application using Laravel for generating leads. • Created the Admin panel for the employees to manage their customers. • Made the webpages more SEO optimised. • Deployed the web application online on Hostinger's shared Web Hosting. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science New York University ### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Computer Science Engineering University of Mumbai ### Electrical and Electronics Engineering PTVA's Sathaye College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aditya-ramesh-chavan - Website: https://adityarchavan.com/ - Website: https://github.com/adityachavan198 --- Source: https://flows.cv/adityachavan JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/adityachavan/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05