Hello, I'm
Anish Yadav
An ordinary person
with extraordinary dreams . . .
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About Me
Software Engineer working at Google & located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I am an inquisitive individual who has a genuine curiosity towards software development and am always on the lookout for finding simple solutions for complex problems.
To give a brief overview of my background, I have hands-on experience in managing the frontend and server-side requirements of full-stack web applications and am well-versed with OOP concepts and technologies such as React, Node.js, Flask, REST APIs, AJAX, GraphQL, to name a few.
Skills
M.S. in Informations Systems
June '21
Relevant Courses : Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management Systems, Web Programming, Mobile Programming, Database Analysis-Design & Management, Software Project Management, Cloud Computing Architectures
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engg. & Materials Science
August '18
Relevant Courses : Computer Programming, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Electical Circuits, Instrumentation & Process Control
Software Engineer (ChromeOS)
Dec '22 - Present
- Developed reusable test scripts and established consistency of results and restricted privileges by testing permissions granted to different user accounts
- Implemented test suites with integrated frameworks, automated end-to-end testing and verified functionality based on data setup and underlying API layer
- Assisted in designing roadmap for testing upcoming features and managed testing schedule to ensure timely delivery of results
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish guidelines for test coverage and optimize the performance and robustness of automation frameworks
Software Engineer (Google Nest)
Nov '21 - Dec '22
- Launched high-quality code samples of public APIs for Google Nest ecosystem, implemented tools for troubleshooting errors and developed frameworks for faster diagnosis
- Coordinateed integration of Smart Home Actions on physical devices and worked with third-party development tools to enhance developer experience
- Investigated developer issues, formulated strategy with cross-functional teams to resolve high priority bugs and scope feature requests
- Contributed to open-source projects, maintained support channels and analyzed prevalent issues in development
Software Developer
Mar '21 - Nov '21
- Developed APIs for downloading high definition videos recorded in English to compressed text files written in local languages
- Analyzed speech-to-text conversion tools based on ease of use, learning curve, long-term cost structure and available resources
- Mentored peers from multiple departments and resolved issues around text transcript of large video files and handling of large datasets
Data Analyst Intern
Apr '20 - Dec '20
- Automated process of extracting license plate numbers from vehicle images to eliminate errors and increased operational efficiency by 5%
- Developed a customized evaluation matrix for correcting license plate numbers differing by single digit and reduced human effort by 90%
- Trained Random Forest classifier model to account for missing data, cross-validated results with manual entries and achieved 95% prediction accuracy
- Created appropriate documentation allowing leadership to understand steps of data analysis process and or replicate entire process if necessary
Data Analyst
Aug '18 - Apr '19
- Identified most profitable customers and increased return on investment by 21%
- Implemented k-means clustering on customer data, segmented data by profitability to achieve targeted marketing
- Evaluated data imported from PostgreSQL database in Jupyter Notebook and visualized trends in Tableau
Data Analyst Intern
May '15 - July '15
- Collaborated with organizational leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and develop policies for data governance
- Developed an analytical model from collected data to review deficiencies in data, identify trends and gain actionable insights
- Built engaging data visualizations and dashboards to help managers isolate insights in accordance with business and information needs
Systems Engineer
May '13 - July '13
- Developed cost-efficient systems by performing cost-benefit analysis and creating control features to meet quality standards
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables within organization guidelines & policies
- Identified light-weight materials for reducing weight of ice cream equipment to minimize cost of machinery and improve efficiency
Library Student Assistant
Dec '19 - Jun '21
- Provided friendly, competent assistance at a central service desk while maintaining library records and inventory in an efficient manner
- Performed regular walk-throughs of library space and oversaw check-out process for books and other resource materials
- Performed ARS inventory audits and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and in a timely manner
Associate Project Manager (Volunteer)
Jul '15 - Apr '19
- Managed project scope, finalized deliverables and established a roadmap for estimating completion time of project
- Examined expenditures, resolved complications within project and tracked empirical progress for comparison of actual performance against scheduled performance
- Prepared business reports and communicated changes to project scope, scheduling and costs to stakeholders for future productivity planning
Cultural Mentor
Jun '14 - Apr '15
- Volunteered for weekend classes to teach dance to the underprivileged kids of society
Technical Projects (Check GitHub for more)
Messaging App
Created a chat application written in JavaScript with backend server hosted on chatengine. The frontend is developed using React and the app uses WebSockets for real-time updates and communication between users. In addition, it imparts the functionality of uploading images to the chat, sound notifications on new messages and ability to create multiple rooms.
- Tech Stack - JavaScript, React, chatengine, WebSockets
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/messaging-app-reactjs
- Live Website - https://chat-app-anishyadav.netlify.app/
- Username - admin | Password - 12345
Zoom Clone
Developed a Zoom clone with similar features to the video-calling app. Server-side code is written using Express framework and set up in a Node.js run-time environment. Web sockets handle the sending and receiving connection requests which are sent as HTTP packets that contain information about the client-server interaction.
- Tech Stack - JavaScript, Node.js, socket-io, nodemon server, uuid library
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/zoom-clone-nodejs
Customer Rating Form
Created a feedback submission form using the Flask framework which adds a user's feedback to a PostgreSQL database and confirms the feedback submission via mailtrap. The form validates the input of necessary information and makes use of the different kinds of input fields.
- Tech Stack - Python, Flask, HTML/CSS, mailtrap
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/feedback-form-flask
Workout Tracker
Developed a workout information logging application with React on the frontend, nodemon server for setting up JavaScript environment in Express and the database is on MongoDB Atlas. Users can log their progress and see past entries as well. The application makes extensive use of the MERN stack.
- Tech Stack - MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/workout-tracker-mern
Trivia App
Deployed a quiz app built with React on Netlify which makes an external API call to the open trivia database and generates a random set of questions. The user can immediately see the correct answer after choosing an option and the points are added to the current score if the answer is correct.
- Tech Stack - TypeScript, React, Netlify, opentdb
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/quiz-app-react
- Live Website - https://gk-quiz-app.netlify.app/
Facebook Clone
Developed a Facebook clone built with React that uses context API to make data available for use by each component, Flexbox for responsiveness, react-flip-move for animations and validates users via Google authentication.
- Tech Stack - React, Context API, Firebase, google-auth
- Source Code - https://github.com/anishyadav893/facebook-clone-reactjs
Personal Information
Atul Saxena - LOR (Chairman, Growdiesel Ventures)
I have known Anish for many years now and I have keenly observed his work and seen him grow not only as a part of my organization but into a mature man as well. I had the opportunity to supervise and mentor Anish in various projects and the skills that really stood out were his sense of execution without much guidance and seeing the project till delivery. He quickly grew ranks in the team from intern to Associate Project Manager - Volunteer.
Evan Rabinowitz (Library Manager, Santa Clara University)
It is my pleasure to recommend Anish Yadav. I have enjoyed my time working with Anish. He is extremely enthusiastic in his work and effortlessly picked up the intricacies of his position with minimal supervision. He is an extremely dependable person and a pleasure to work alongside. All in all, his presence would be a boon to any organization.
Kyle Piotrowski (Library Supervisor, Santa Clara University)
As Anish's supervisor, I have seen nothing but professionalism. He is a dependable employee whose work has been commendable and sets a good standard that I believe his peers should follow. As for his amiability, it doesn't stop with patrons for he also shares it with his coworkers and provides support to those of us when need it. To all those considering hiring Anish: he is a great employee, a wonderful person, and you would be rather fortunate to be working with him.
yadavanish893@gmail.com
Phone
(+1) 408-495-1027
Portfolio URL
https://anish893-portfolio.netlify.appLocation
San Francisco Bay Area