# Yash Mittal > Software Engineer @ Five9 | President, ACM at ASU | Deconstructing System Design, AI Research, Student Leadership, Career Growth & Engineering Mindset daily. Location: Cupertino, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/yashmittal I don’t just write code; I architect systems and build communities. Currently bridging CS theory and real-world engineering at Five9 and ASU. At Arizona State University, I’m not just chasing a 3.9 GPA in Computer & Data Science, I’m obsessing over the infrastructure that makes the world run. My academic journey is defined by "Upstream Thinking": solving problems at the architectural level before they become bugs in production. Whether I’m designing redundancy protocols for CubeSats with NASA L’SPACE or mastering distributed systems theory, I thrive where high-stakes engineering meets complex data. In the industry, I focus on scalability and resilience. As a Software Engineer Trainee at Acqueon, I didn't just maintain pipelines; I re-architected them. I led a redesign in Go (Golang) that reduced code complexity by 76% and built robust data models in Snowflake. Beyond the terminal, I serve as President of ACM at ASU. In just months, I scaled our chapter to 4,900+ members, managing a team of 20 officers and orchestrating events with leaders from Meta, Google, and Intel. My goal is to work on the "hard stuff" the intersection of data infrastructure, security, and high-scale systems. I am looking to join an engineering team where I can contribute to building the core platforms and resilient engines that other developers rely on. I am driven by the opportunity to tackle technical challenges that are not just functional, but foundational. If you are building high-velocity engineering teams or want to discuss system design, let’s connect. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Five9 Jan 2025 – Present Architecting and optimizing high-throughput data ingestion pipelines for enterprise-scale Contact Center operations. My core focus is on memory-safe data processing, distributed orchestration, and building resilient, metadata-driven architectures. High-Performance Data Ingestion (TransUnion Integration) - Memory Optimization & Benchmarking: Conducted a rigorous Proof of Concept (POC) comparing Pandas, Polars, and DuckDB for processing 1M+ row datasets in memory-constrained environments. - The DuckDB Solution: Engineered a custom data-mapping solution using DuckDB PyRelations and PRAGMA limits. Achieved processing speeds of 1 million rows in ~7 seconds while keeping RAM usage under 250MB—a 90% reduction in memory overhead compared to legacy methods. Production-Ready Validation Architecture - File-Agnostic Validation Engine: Developed an 8-point validation pipeline to sanitize incoming ADC data (handling unescaped quotes, corrupt NULL bytes, and inconsistent delimiters). - Metadata-Driven Schema Sniffing: Refactored the validation script to dynamically read schemas from Snowflake metadata tables (DATA_OBJECT), allowing the system to process any CSV source without hardcoded configurations. - Advanced Sanitization: Implemented vectorized SQL sanitization and integrated a Python UDF with LRU caching for real-time phone number validation using the Google phonenumbers library. Orchestration & Infrastructure - Pipeline Orchestration: Architected the entire validation workflow into a production-safe Apache Airflow 3.x DAG. - Scheduler-Safe Design: Encapsulated all I/O and database connections within task contexts to prevent parsing bottlenecks in Managed Airflow. - Capacity Planning: Profiled the Airflow stack's memory footprint (2.23 GiB) and authored formal infrastructure recommendations (3GB per worker) to guarantee production stability. Built automated file-state transitions (processed/error routing with timestamp suffixing) to prevent data collisions. ### President @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Present | Tempe, Arizona, United States Elected to lead the chapter's next phase of growth, my immediate focus has been on executing a vision centered on high-value programming, team empowerment, and community expansion. In less than 30 days, we have: - Championed a Team Expansion: Grew our officer team to 16 dedicated officers, empowering them with clear roles and the autonomy to drive key initiatives, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the chapter. - High-Caliber Industry Engagement: Orchestrated a flagship industry event, "Software at Scale," by flying in two senior software engineers from Meta for an exclusive, in-person panel that attracted 30+ attendees on Halloween night. - Strategic Academia Programming: Launched two pivotal academia events to address critical student needs: a "Research: Thesis vs. Non-Thesis" panel with 6 experts (50+ attendees) and an "ML Interview Prep" session with a Staff ML Engineer from Meta. - Initiated Key Partnerships: Established two new collaborations with ABLA and Startup Village, laying the groundwork for a more integrated and resourceful tech ecosystem for all ASU students. Between 30-60 days, I spearheaded a rapid expansion initiative that scaled our community to 4,400+ members on Sun Devil Central, positioning the chapter as a premier technical hub at ASU. - Operational Turnaround & Governance: Restored the chapter to full financial and operational standing with the Fulton Student Organizations (FSO) office. - High-Volume Event Execution: Successfully hosted 28 high-impact events in a single year. Secured and hosted speakers from industry giants including Meta, Intel, ARM, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, BQP and Quantinuum, bridging the gap between academia and enterprise technology. - Academia & Research Integration: Launched the "Arizona Algorithms Cup" initiative and standardized a "2-4-4-2" event cadence for Spring 2026, balancing technical workshops with large-scale research symposiums to address critical student needs. ### Chair of Industry @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Tempe, Arizona, United States Bridged academic learning with industry, connecting hundreds of students with leading tech professionals via high-impact events. Led 10+ technical events (Spring 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025) featuring 10+ senior leaders (Google, Microsoft, Oracle, BQP), significantly boosting student engagement. Managed speaker outreach, onboarding, and logistics, ensuring seamless event experiences and cultivating strong industry relationships. Designed and hosted diverse technical workshops and roundtables for 100+ attendees, showcasing real-world engineering applications: - System Design (Google): Facilitated live demo of scalable microservices (Redis, Docker, Postgres, Gemini 2.5), simulating 1,000+ users and petabyte-scale data handling. - Cloud AI & DevOps (Oracle): Anchored deep dive into SDLC, CI/CD, CAPA, and data warehousing, highlighting how OS/Data Structures directly translate to concurrency/performance at scale (e.g., Oracle's Zoom support). - Quantum Computing (BQP): Guided discussions on quantum-inspired algorithms, detailing Airbus's 6% weight reduction (saving ~$1.5-2B) and reducing ML model parameters from 14.6M to 2,100. - Microsoft Roundtable: Orchestrated session covering diverse engineering roles, AI's impact, and essential soft skills. Authored custom event scripts and tailored discussion questions, ensuring insightful content delivery. Moderated dynamic in-person/virtual (Zoom) sessions with professional introductions, smooth transitions, and high-energy Q&A, maximizing audience engagement. Adapted in real-time to technical issues during live broadcasts, preserving event flow and a professional experience. Curated actionable feedback and strategic insights for ACM leadership, driving continuous program improvement. ### Interim Chair of Industry @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Tempe, Arizona, United States Led a high-engagement AI workshop in partnership with The AI Society, driving seamless logistics and real-time participation for both in-person and remote attendees. Directed all event AV operations: Verified microphone, speaker, and projector connectivity for a flawless technical launch. Enhanced accessibility: Established a live Zoom camera feed, enabling interactive remote attendance and broadening the workshop’s reach. Coordinated comprehensive event documentation: Managed officers to capture media from multiple perspectives, ensuring thorough coverage. Oversaw hospitality and participant experience: Monitored food distribution to guarantee all 40+ students—and a guest from Amazon—were accommodated. Drove operational excellence and team collaboration, reinforcing ACM’s reputation for professional, student-centered events. ### Vice Chair of Industry @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Tempe, Arizona, United States Transitioned seamlessly into the Industry Officer role, streamlining responsibilities to prioritize networking and guest speaker engagement for major ACM events. Drove outreach and event strategy that helped organize a high-attendance session—drawing nearly 100 participants and forging valuable new connections for ACM. Amplified ACM’s mission: Delivered persuasive presentations to a diverse student audience, leveraging public speaking and interpersonal skills to increase engagement and membership awareness. Facilitated cross-team collaboration to ensure smooth event execution and consistent value delivery. ### Chair of Administration @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Tempe, Arizona, United States Developed and launched a centralized management system on Notion, streamlining documentation and workflows for ACM at ASU’s executive and officer teams. Standardized administrative processes, enabling easier access to key resources and boosting operational transparency across the organization. Promoted a culture of organization and accountability by training team members on best practices for digital documentation and cross-team collaboration. ### Chair of Communications @ ACM at ASU Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Tempe, Arizona, United States Spearheaded Communication Efforts: Increased awareness of ACM at ASU through both in-person and online outreach initiatives, effectively promoting the organization’s mission and benefits. Managed Tabling Events: Participated in an on-site involvement fair, engaging with students by distributing freebies, facilitating registrations, and securing RSVPs for upcoming events, enhancing recruitment efforts. Enhanced Event Visibility: Curated a compelling lineup of industry leader talks, aimed at inspiring student innovation and professional growth, resulting in increased participation and engagement at events. Strengthened Online Presence: Crafted engaging social media posts to attract new members and build a sense of community within the chapter, significantly boosting online engagement metrics. Facilitated Event Planning: Leveraged extensive experience in event management to ensure seamless execution of industry-related events, utilizing a well-prepared tech kit for technical support. Actively Contributed to Team Dynamics: Fostered a positive and collaborative environment by maintaining open communication with team members, addressing concerns promptly, and providing constructive feedback to peers. ### Chair of Academia @ ACM at ASU Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Tempe, Arizona, United States ### Software Engineer Trainee @ Acqueon Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | United States Architectural Leadership Spearheaded the end-to-end architectural redesign of the data ingestion framework by strategically adapting an existing production-level Go (Golang) connector. This decision accelerated the development timeline and reduced risk by leveraging a mature, battle-tested application for SFTP handling, state management, and batch processing. Code Modernization & Efficiency Engineered a highly efficient, decoupled data flow by separating data fetching from filtering logic using Go channels. This architectural improvement reduced code complexity in a core ingestion function by 76%, significantly enhancing future maintainability and scalability. Advanced Data Modeling Owned the complete data modeling and persistence strategy in Snowflake. Analyzed 150+ TransUnion attributes and designed a robust Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD) Type 2 model to version-track ~30 critical data points, enabling historical analysis and ensuring data lineage for compliance. System Resilience Fortified pipeline resilience and observability by implementing robust error handling, including 10-second query timeouts and row-level error skipping, to guarantee continuous operation during partial data source failures. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partnered with the UX/UI team to design user-facing features, providing critical feedback that improved usability. Prepared and structured executive-level presentations for the Head of Product and Chief Architect to communicate project strategy, progress, and key architectural decisions. ### Computer Hardware Engineer and Astrophysicist - Team #4 Participant - Mission Concept Academy @ NASA L'SPACE Program Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | United States Engineered core subsystems as part of a 10-member team, developing a comprehensive CubeSat mission proposal evaluated by NASA scientists and engineers. Authored and implemented Command and Data Handling (CDH) Subsystem Recovery and Redundancy Plans, detailing strategies for autonomous fault detection, failover with dual CPUs, and backup memory modules—ensuring mission resilience and operational continuity. Defined and justified redundancy protocols, including technical rationale for when redundancy was unnecessary, balancing reliability with constraints in mass, cost, and complexity. Designed mission-critical recovery frameworks: Outlined autonomous software recovery, error correction, and safe-mode reconfiguration to maximize data integrity and mission uptime. Developed the software architecture system block diagram and N² chart, mapping complex interfacing relationships across subsystems and providing a visual foundation for mission documentation. Collaborated cross-functionally within a multidisciplinary team, translating engineering requirements into actionable system designs under strict NASA guidelines and deadlines. Engaged in weekly technical lectures and reviews led by NASA scientists, engineers, and program managers, building advanced expertise in mission design protocols and aerospace systems engineering. ### Software Engineer Summer Intern @ Acqueon Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Texas, United States Developed a custom Skiptrace widget using the Angular framework, following Salesforce Lightning Design System principles to ensure seamless integration and a modern, responsive UI. Implemented dynamic data tables with features such as sorting, pagination, and real-time updates, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency for contact center agents. Integrated NGB pagination and custom scrollbars to manage large datasets, improving data accessibility and navigation within the widget. Designed and built modular, reusable Angular components for campaign and mode management, supporting scalability and maintainability of the codebase. Ensured compliance with e.164 phone number standards for all user inputs, reducing data entry errors and supporting global telephony requirements. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (mentors, managers, and UI/UX designers) to align the widget’s functionality and appearance with Figma design specifications, resulting in a pixel-perfect user interface. Utilized SCSS for consistent theming and styling, transitioning from CSS to improve maintainability and design consistency across the application. Enhanced user interaction by implementing actionable icons, hover pop-ups, and loading animations, providing immediate feedback and improving usability. Conducted code reviews and optimization, ensuring clean, efficient, and well-documented code for handover and future development. Documented technical processes and project milestones in detail, demonstrating strong communication and project management skills throughout the internship. Technologies & Tools: Angular, TypeScript, SCSS, Salesforce Lightning Design System, NGB Pagination, Git, Figma Impact: Contributed to the development of a production-ready widget that streamlines skip tracing operations for contact center agents, supporting more efficient debt collection workflows and improving user satisfaction through a modern, intuitive interface. ### Social Media Marketing Specialist @ Circle of Moms International Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | India Catapulted COMI’s digital footprint: Orchestrated comprehensive social media campaigns across Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, fueling a major lift in brand visibility and audience engagement. Engineered exponential growth: Launched and scaled Instagram from 0 to 15,000 followers through 160+ high-impact posts, reels, and graphics. Initiated and managed the YouTube channel, publishing over 100 videos to deepen brand engagement. Drove SEO and website performance: Achieved significant improvements in search ranking and marketing collateral effectiveness through targeted SEO strategies. Spearheaded large-scale client collaborations: Partnered with 50+ clients to design and execute bespoke digital campaigns, expanding reach and influence across a 500,000-strong community. Launched multimedia podcast campaigns: Produced and edited branded podcast episodes on social issues, creating compelling teasers and announcement graphics for maximum engagement. Maximized community activation: Deployed Facebook campaigns and dynamic banner announcements, consistently increasing member participation and strengthening COMI’s online presence. ### Graphics Editor | The Global Times @ Amity International School, Pushp Vihar Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | India Orchestrated editorial operations for ‘The Global Times’ school newspaper, driving content-based graphic design, publication scheduling, and team workflow. Led and coordinated a team of student editors across two academic years, publishing 15+ impactful media pieces and fostering a culture of creative collaboration. Curated and contributed original articles, poems, and graphics as Class 11 Editor, shaping the publication’s narrative and amplifying the student community’s collective voice. Managed cross-functional editorial projects, blending project management, content strategy, and visual storytelling to engage and inspire readers. ### Freelance Web Designer @ Inspiration Educational Services (TID) Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | India Revitalized website functionality and elevated user experience by implementing advanced HTML, CSS, and SEO strategies—driving increased site engagement and discoverability. Spearheaded backend and content management improvements using Python, MySQL, and WordPress, optimizing site performance and streamlining maintenance workflows. Showcased end-to-end web development expertise, blending technical precision with creative problem-solving to deliver a seamless, user-friendly digital platform. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Data Science Arizona State University ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science Arizona State University ### student in Engineering Amity International Pushp Vihar New Delhi ### Scottish High International School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yashmittalz - Portfolio: https://yash.mittalz.co.in --- Source: https://flows.cv/yashmittal JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/yashmittal/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11