# Akash Shindhe

> Staff Software Engineer | Distributed Systems | Event-Driven Architectures | Kafka | Multi-Tenant Platforms | Cloud

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/akashshindhe

Staff-level backend engineer specializing in distributed, event-driven systems and multi-tenant platform architecture. 

At Albertsons, I lead the design and evolution of scalable microservices and enterprise platforms supporting thousands of stores and high-volume customer traffic. 

I architect Kafka-based asynchronous pipelines, design idempotent and fault-tolerant services, and drive system reliability, performance, and cost optimization across teams. 

My work spans distributed storage, real-time synchronization, caching strategies, and production observability, with a strong focus on correctness, scalability, and operational excellence.

Passionate about building resilient systems that power large-scale commerce and customer experiences.

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ Albertsons Companies
Jan 2019 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Ownership & Architecture:



Led architecture and delivery of scalable distributed systems supporting enterprise commerce platforms.



Designed event-driven microservices using Kafka with idempotent processing, retry policies, and fault tolerance.



Scale & Reliability:

Built high-performance Spring Boot services achieving <150ms SLA under production traffic.

Reduced system crashes to near-zero by introducing caching, resilience patterns, and dependency isolation.

Implemented observability using Grafana, AppDynamics, and centralized logging for proactive monitoring.

Platform & Impact:

Developed reusable Java libraries reducing engineering effort by ~50%.

Drove cross-team architectural decisions and mentored engineers across initiatives.

AI Initiatives:

Built enterprise GenAI applications using Gemini Pro to automate test generation and improve customer engagement.

### Technical Lead @ Argil DX
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Roles and Responsibilities:
Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Agile Leadership: Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure timely delivery of features.
Code Quality Assurance: Conducted code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.
Team Management: Managed and mentored a team of 4 engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
API Development: Developed RESTful APIs, streamlining backend processes to enhance frontend performance.

Achievements:
High-Quality Deliverables: Successfully delivered high-quality software solutions through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Timely Feature Delivery: Ensured timely delivery of features by leading Agile ceremonies and maintaining a structured development process.
Code Quality Improvement: Maintained high code quality and adherence to best practices through thorough code reviews.
Team Growth and Innovation: Fostered a collaborative and innovative work environment, leading to the professional growth of team members.
Backend Optimization: Streamlined backend processes by developing efficient RESTful APIs, improving overall system performance.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Argil DX
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Beaverton, Oregon

### Senior Software Engineer @ GSPANN Technologies, Inc
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, collaborating with frontend developers to enhance user experience.
- Expert in Java and microservices development on Kubernetes (AKS).
- Led the design and development of scalable, highly available RESTful applications with DB-backed microservices.
- Experience with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

### Technical Lead @ GSPANN Technologies, Inc
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | New Delhi Area, India
- Led a team of 6 engineers, driving key initiatives and ensuring project success.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment for efficient project delivery.
- Experienced in agile and iterative product development methodologies.
- Designed and developed an Email Template System, leading its full-cycle creation and launch, optimizing user engagement and streamlining communication processes.
- Oversaw quality procedures related to the project.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), specifically Adobe AEM.

### Sr Technical Consultant @ GSPANN Technologies, Inc
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 | New Delhi Area, India

### Senior Associate @ Wipro BPO
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
Worked as Technical Support agent for the client HP.


## Education
### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-12