# Pushkar Sadaphal > Software Engineer Co-op @ State Street, MS in Computer Science at Northeastern University | Ex-Software Engineer @ AlefEdge Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/pushkarsadaphal I'm a software engineer and a current student pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Northeastern University, with a passion for building high-performance, scalable, secure, and reliable software systems. With two years of hands-on experience at Alef, a leading edge cloud company, I developed and deployed backend solutions using various technologies, such as Javascript, Java, Golang, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I contributed to multiple projects, such as implementing a serverless architecture for a video streaming service, optimizing the performance and reliability of a microservices-based platform, and enhancing the security and monitoring of a distributed system. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams, using agile methodologies and best practices, to deliver high-quality products and services to clients. I'm open to new opportunities, connections, and collaborations in the world of software development, where I can apply my skills, learn new technologies, and solve complex challenges. Let's connect, share insights, and explore how we can work together to drive innovation and build exceptional backend solutions. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer Co-op @ Charles River Development Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Burlington, Massachusetts, United States ### Game Programming Mentor @ Northeastern University Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States ### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Khoury College of Computer Sciences Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States TA for CS3005 - Object Oriented Design under Prof. Amit Shesh. Responsibilities: • Conducting engaging and informative office hours to foster students' conceptual grasp and mastery of solid programming design principles. • Delivering personalized guidance on debugging strategies and best practices for creating efficient, elegant code. • Providing timely, comprehensive feedback on assignments to facilitate continuous improvement. ### Software Engineer @ Alef Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Pune, Maharashtra, India ### Software Developer Internship @ Alef Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Pune, Maharashtra, India ### Member of Technical Staff @ The Robotics Forum, VIT Pune Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Pune, Maharashtra, India ### Summer Intern @ The Robotics Forum, VIT Pune Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Pune, Maharashtra, India ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science Northeastern University ### Bachelor of Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pushkar-sadaphal --- Source: https://flows.cv/pushkarsadaphal JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/pushkarsadaphal/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-28