# Param Thakker > Software Engineer @ Autodesk Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/paramthakker I see myself as a self-motivated and a determined individual who is always on the lookout for opportunities to network and learn. I am really interested in creating a genuine impact through technology by developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. Please contact me if you feel that I am a good fit or if you want to discuss interesting ideas. I would love to learn more! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Autodesk Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Software Engineer Intern @ Autodesk Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area • Created a graph UI tool using React, NodeJS and Docker with D3 library for easy visualization of dependencies for different entities on a team accommodating more than 50 million requests daily. • Developed a new API endpoint using Spring Boot with increased scalability for clients to update their dependencies. • Facilitated in the data migration process to a new SQL database schema for faster queries and updates. ### Open Source Developer @ Unknown Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 • Gained experience in Open Source Software (OSS) development by contributing to various projects like Eclipse, Apache and Scikit-learn-contrib. • Opened and merged several PRs after debugging, adding new features and updating documentation in the codebase. ### Student Tutor @ Rutgers University–New Brunswick Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New Brunswick, NJ • Tutor for Calc I, Calc II, Linear Algebra, Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures and Analytical Physics in Rutgers University. ### Math Grader @ Rutgers University–New Brunswick Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 Graded assignments and exams for 100+ students in Linear Algebra class ### Software Engineer Intern @ Techtonic Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 • Developed a program to convert between various image file formats using ImageMagick’s Java Interface for image optimization. • Created a file upload component with image preview using ReactJS and DropzoneJS for the user to upload multiple files using drag’n’drop technique. • Implemented a file mime type check using JavaScript for validation of files before being uploaded to the server. • Fixed and debugged several issues related to the front-end application using React and CSS. ### Software Engineer Intern @ Sparta Systems Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Hamilton, NJ •Worked in a Continuous Integration Agile environment with teams to focus on development projects to be implemented into the codebase. •Tested company’s code by writing multiple unit tests for various classes in Apex, increased code coverage, and supported previously untested code. •Succeeded in closing knowledge gaps in a company-utilized data deployment and comparison tool to advance its use into user-related issues and accelerated its ongoing implementation into the automation of validation process. •Executed regression and validation testing for Summer 2019 release. •Fixed issues related to UI / UX of Lightning Components in Salesforce using HTML, Javascript, Aura / Lightning. ### Research Assistant @ Rutgers University Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New Brunswick, NJ •Modelled complex systems and understood the pros and cons of interconnectivity with the help of network science •Studied how nearly all complex systems work with a specific network working on a universal set of principles if nature and the interaction of specific components is removed from the equation •Studied the characteristics of complex systems, learned their scientific and societal impact and then programmed these systems in Java ### Research Assistant @ Rutgers University Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New Brunswick, NJ •Used python with its associated packages and modules to classify information and make databases. •Utilized fasttext to classify text based on its importance and urgency. •Made a small automated system which can place emails based on their importance and sender information. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science University of Southern California ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mathematics and Computer Science Rutgers University–New Brunswick ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/param-thakker --- Source: https://flows.cv/paramthakker JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/paramthakker/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29