Founding Software Engineer

Angad Singh Matharoo

+1-571-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn Portfolio Washington DC, USA Summary

Software Engineer with Master’s of Science and 4 years of professional experience in building robust APIs, distributed backend systems with relational databases and event-driven architectures. Reducing latency and redundancy in real-time tracking and analytical systems using cloud-native platforms for fast-scaling, analytical applications. Always thinking about UX, API Design, system correctness and scalable architectures. Skills

Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, NodeJs, Go, TypeScript, Shell Frameworks: Flask, ExpressJs, SpringBoot, Spring

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Neo4J, Redis, AWS DynamoDB Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, AWS Data Warehousing Tools: Socket.io, GraphQL, RESTful API, Agile, Git, microservices, Stripe Work Experience

Conwave IT Solutions Remote

Founding Software Engineer June 2024 - August 2024

● Implemented an event-driven data stream processing for construction updates, allowing for concrete updates and speed, resulting in an increase of speed and accuracy by nearly 90% over Socket utilization.

● Simplified project workflows by designing, database architecture, system designs and conducting project management to allow for a 50% increase in speed of sprints and an 80% accuracy in goal achievement.

● Deployed the microservice based architecture using AWS EC2 infrastructure to allow for early deployment with ease and resulting in virtually 99% uptime at targeted regions. Growth Natives LLC Punjab, India

Senior Software Engineer July 2023 - April 2024

● Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs for core product features using relational databases; documented endpoints using Swagger and ensured reliability through test driven development, resulting in a 25% boost in engineering efficiency and serving a reusable code template.

● Developed custom connectors for Salesforce, Google Ads, and LinkedIn Ads to centralize marketing data and generate actionable insights; enabled clients to identify high-ROI channels and cut ineffective spending, resulting in a 50% reduction in overall marketing costs.

● Created a Route Optimization solution for last-mile delivery companies using Java, AWS Lambda, and Google OR-Tools; integrated capacity, time, and shift management modules to streamline logistics, resulting in a 25% boost in delivery efficiency.

● Architected and maintained database systems across SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL

(MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) platforms; created optimized views, indexes, functions, and procedures to streamline queries, achieving a 98% improvement in data access efficiency.

● Utilized Grafana and DataDog to enable real-time detection and resolution of production issues; improved system uptime by 50% and significantly reduced response time for identifying and addressing errors.

● Conducted code reviews and validated code documentation while serving as a mentor. Growth Natives LLC Punjab, India

Software Engineer June 2021 - June 2023

● Redesigned the earnings and pricing module for on-demand pickup and delivery tasks by introducing synchronous processing and optimizing SQL logic; improved system speed by 5x and enhanced pricing accuracy by 25%, enabling faster and more reliable pricing decisions.

● Deployed a real-time location tracking system using NodeJs and Socket.io to deliver location updates every meter; processed stream data and stored it in AWS DynamoDB to ensure scalability, resulting in a 25% reduction in delivery delays and a 20% boost in accountability.

● Implemented microservice architecture with CI/CD pipelines, JUnit testing, and OpenAPI Swagger documentation to streamline development workflows; improved transparency, code reliability, and team productivity, resulting in a 30% enhancement in overall development velocity.

● Implemented auto task assignment strategies, including 'nearest-first' and 'broadcast-to-all', by crafting optimized SQL queries to identify available agents; integrated Firebase to send real-time push notifications for job acceptance, streamlining dispatch operations and improving response times. About the jobAbout Slash

Slash is building the future of business banking, one industry at a time. We believe businesses deserve financial infrastructure tailored to how they actually operate. That's why we're creating a new category of business banking. We combine the reliability of traditional banking (high yields, competitive rewards, and comprehensive security) with industry-specific features that make businesses more efficient, more competitive, and more profitable.Started in 2021, Slash is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we power over three billion dollars a year in business purchasing across numerous industries. We're backed by some of the best investors in the world including Menlo Ventures, NEA, Y Combinator, Stanford University, and the founders of Tinder and Plaid. Slash is headquartered in San Francisco, and has a strong in-person culture.About The Role Slash is, at its core, a technology company and is on a mission to build the best engineering team in the world. We’re looking for an engineer to help build and evolve the core banking product — the foundation that powers Slash. This role blends infrastructure-level thinking with deep product intuition. You’ll build fault-tolerant, user-facing financial primitives that spans across all customers — and you’ll do it fast, cleanly, and with ownership.What You’ll Be DoingBuilding and scaling the core banking features that moves tens of billions of dollars a year.Working cross-functionally with product, design, and compliance teams to get the details rightSetting code-standards, shaping our engineering culture, contributing to our roadmap, and talking to customers to figure out how we can solve their problems with software.Contributing to architecture decisions and shaping our product direction We’re Looking For Someone WhoHas strong product instincts and thinks holistically about UX, API design, and system correctness Has an intuition for financial systems or a strong desire to learn Cares about craft, values deep technical knowledge, and delivers great product experiences. Has experience shipping high-quality software productsThrives working independently and in small teams in a fast-paced environment What's In It For YouOpportunity for high growthHigh autonomy + ownership culture Ownership of product-critical surfaces in a fast-growing fintechCompetitive pay + equity package Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

● Migrated a NodeJs-based microservices backend from AWS ECS to AWS EKS using Docker and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation; improved deployment control, enabled multi-AZ availability, and achieved virtually 100% uptime, significantly enhancing system reliability and user experience. Education

Northeastern University United States

Master of Science in Computer Science September 2023 - April 2025 Chitkara University Punjab, India

Bachelor’s of Engineering in Computer Science August 2017 - June 2021 Projects

Multilingual Sentiment and Tone analysis (Python, LLMs)

● Identified a gap in multilingual tone and sentiment analysis tools, and developed an LLM-based system that evaluates user inputs in multiple languages; implemented feedback mechanisms to suggest tone and language improvements, enhancing conversational clarity across diverse linguistic backgrounds.

● Conducted comparative analysis of LLMs including DistillBERT, MT5, and XLM-RoBERTa for multilingual sentiment detection; fine-tuned models to achieve a minimal 0.005 difference between training and evaluation loss, indicating strong generalization and model robustness.

● Formalized a data model for 10 languages (~73,000 samples) to classify emotions and sentiments in 8 different emotions by preprocessing and tokenizing data using a Unicode NFKC; yielding a weighted F1 score of 0.0336 and a reduced gradient storage by over 90%. Workverse, Social Media Application (Java, SQL, Neo4J)

● Leveraged Neo4j graph database to model and manage social connections between users; implemented BFS and DFS traversal strategies based on use case needs, achieving a 25% increase in query efficiency compared to traditional relational database approaches.

● Integrated Braze customer engagement platform to generate personalized emails based on user activity and profile updates; delivered timely notifications on events and milestones, resulting in a 20% boost in overall user engagement.

● Integrated Duns & Bradstreet APIs to validate and cross-check company profile authenticity during onboarding; reduced fake signups by 10%, significantly improving platform trustworthiness and data integrity.

DigGrowth, B2C SaaS Marketing Analytics Platform (NodeJs, Python, AWS, SQL, Redis)

● Refactored poorly structured and undocumented Python backend into a clean, modular NodeJs

(Express.js) implementation; improved analytics processing speed and accuracy, resulting in a 25% performance gain.

● Optimized data querying for marketing reports by implementing advanced SQL techniques, including PL/SQL procedures and functions; achieved a 25% improvement in reporting performance and data retrieval efficiency.

NetworkON, B2C SaaS Delivery Management Application (NodeJs, AWS, SQL)

● Automated recurrent job generation across time zones in a delivery management system using Moment.js and NodeJs (Express.js); enabled accurate and timely scheduling, resulting in a 25% increase in business efficiency.

● Developed a customizable event-based notification system tailored to individual customer use cases, including job updates and payment notifications; integrated AWS SES for email and Twilio for SMS to deliver timely, context-specific alerts across multiple communication channels. Aikka, B2C SaaS Survey Hosting Application (Java, AWS, SQL)

● Integrated OpenAI APIs to analyze tone and emotion in both voice notes and text inputs from surveys; generated actionable analytics that enabled clients to better understand and segment their target audiences.

● Integrated Stripe Connect APIs to automate payouts upon successful survey completion; streamlined the payment process, ensuring secure and timely compensation for users. Badges/Certifications

Databricks Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals Feb 2025 Amazon Web Services Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Architecting Nov 2024 Amazon Web Services Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Oct 2024 About the jobAbout Slash

Slash is building the future of business banking, one industry at a time. We believe businesses deserve financial infrastructure tailored to how they actually operate. That's why we're creating a new category of business banking. We combine the reliability of traditional banking (high yields, competitive rewards, and comprehensive security) with industry-specific features that make businesses more efficient, more competitive, and more profitable.Started in 2021, Slash is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we power over three billion dollars a year in business purchasing across numerous industries. We're backed by some of the best investors in the world including Menlo Ventures, NEA, Y Combinator, Stanford University, and the founders of Tinder and Plaid. Slash is headquartered in San Francisco, and has a strong in-person culture.About The Role Slash is, at its core, a technology company and is on a mission to build the best engineering team in the world. We’re looking for an engineer to help build and evolve the core banking product — the foundation that powers Slash. This role blends infrastructure-level thinking with deep product intuition. You’ll build fault-tolerant, user-facing financial primitives that spans across all customers — and you’ll do it fast, cleanly, and with ownership.What You’ll Be DoingBuilding and scaling the core banking features that moves tens of billions of dollars a year.Working cross-functionally with product, design, and compliance teams to get the details rightSetting code-standards, shaping our engineering culture, contributing to our roadmap, and talking to customers to figure out how we can solve their problems with software.Contributing to architecture decisions and shaping our product direction We’re Looking For Someone WhoHas strong product instincts and thinks holistically about UX, API design, and system correctness Has an intuition for financial systems or a strong desire to learn Cares about craft, values deep technical knowledge, and delivers great product experiences. Has experience shipping high-quality software productsThrives working independently and in small teams in a fast-paced environment What's In It For YouOpportunity for high growthHigh autonomy + ownership culture Ownership of product-critical surfaces in a fast-growing fintechCompetitive pay + equity package Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

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