I'm a Montreal-based software engineer focused on building polished, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on user experience. I work across frontend and backend stacks (with experience in Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud-enabled architectures) to turn ideas into MVPs and production-ready products. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering cloud-connected experiences across platforms. I hold a Master of Computer Science with a thesis on algorithm design, and I have hands-on experience deploying and scaling containerized apps on Azure and other cloud platforms. I'm open to relocation across Canada and excited to contribute to innovative teams building delightful software.

Akash Ambashankar

I'm a Montreal-based software engineer focused on building polished, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on user experience. I work across frontend and backend stacks (with experience in Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud-enabled architectures) to turn ideas into MVPs and production-ready products. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering cloud-connected experiences across platforms. I hold a Master of Computer Science with a thesis on algorithm design, and I have hands-on experience deploying and scaling containerized apps on Azure and other cloud platforms. I'm open to relocation across Canada and excited to contribute to innovative teams building delightful software.

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I’m a Montreal-based software engineer focused on building polished, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on user experience. I work across frontend and backend stacks (with experience in Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud-enabled architectures) to turn ideas into MVPs and production-ready products. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering cloud-connected experiences across platforms.

I hold a Master of Computer Science with a thesis on algorithm design, and I have hands-on experience deploying and scaling containerized apps on Azure and other cloud platforms. I’m open to relocation across Canada and excited to contribute to innovative teams building delightful software.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Nexus
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed MVP for a hospitality tech platform using React Native and Blazor to enable centralized smart room control and streamlined hotel operations through Azure-integrated admin tools. Collaborated across teams to design guest- and staff-facing applications, applying full-stack and user-focused development skills to deliver scalable, cloud-connected experiences across multiple hotels.
Software Engineer Intern at Basik Marketing: The Esports Club
August 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Improved tournament management by developing a bracketing engine supporting various elimination formats, enhancing performance by 20%. Reduced UI integration issues by 15% through triaging and collaboration with backend teams. Accelerated UI development using Tailwind CSS, and improved modularity and scalability of code by applying OOP principles and best practices.
Software Developer at Nexus
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed MVP for a hospitality tech platform with React Native and Blazor, enabling centralized smart room control for guests and streamlined hotel operations through Azure-integrated admin tools. Collaborated cross-functionally to design guest- and staff-facing apps, delivering a scalable, cloud-connected experience across multiple hotels.
Software Engineer Intern at Basik Marketing: The Esports Club
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Achieved a 20% performance improvement through the development and integration of a tournament bracketing engine supporting single/double elimination and round-robin formats. Reduced integration issues by 15% in the Tournament Admin UI by triaging and resolving issues, collaborating with the backend team. Accelerated UI development through Tailwind CSS adoption and improved code maintainability by applying OOP principles.
Software Developer at Nexus
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed MVP for a hospitality tech platform with React Native and Blazor, enabling centralized smart room control for guests and streamlined hotel operations through Azure-integrated admin tools. Collaborated cross-functionally to design guest- and staff-facing apps, delivering a scalable, cloud-connected experience across multiple hotels.
Software Engineer Intern at Basik Marketing: The Esports Club
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Achieved a 20% performance improvement by developing and integrating a tournament bracketing engine supporting single/double elimination and round-robin formats. Reduced integration issues by 15% in the Tournament Admin UI by triaging and resolving issues, collaborating with backend on integration reviews. Accelerated UI development by adopting Tailwind CSS for standardized styling workflows. Improved code maintainability by leveraging OOP principles for modular and scalable architecture.
Software Developer at Nexus
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed MVP for a hospitality tech platform with React Native and Blazor, enabling centralized smart room control for guests and streamlined hotel operations through Azure-integrated admin tools. Collaborated cross-functionally to design guest- and staff-facing apps, applying full-stack skills and user-focused thinking to deliver a scalable, cloud-connected experience across multiple hotels.
Software Engineer Intern at Basik Marketing: The Esports Club
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Achieved a 20% performance improvement through the development and integration of a tournament bracketing engine supporting single/double elimination and round-robin formats. Reduced integration issues by 15% in the Tournament Admin UI by identifying, triaging, and resolving issues, collaborating with the backend team on integration reviews. Accelerated UI development with Tailwind CSS and improved code maintainability by applying OO principles for modular and scalable architecture.
Software Developer at Nexus
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed MVP for a hospitality tech platform with React Native and Blazor, enabling centralized smart room control for guests and streamlined hotel operations through Azure-integrated admin tools. Collaborated cross-functional to design guest- and staff-facing apps, applying full-stack skills and user-focused thinking to deliver a scalable, cloud-connected experience across multiple hotels.
Software Engineer Intern at Basik Marketing: The Esports Club
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Achieved a 20% performance improvement through the development and integration of a tournament bracketing engine supporting single/double elimination and round-robin formats. Reduced integration issues by 15% in the Tournament Admin UI by identifying, triaging, and resolving issues, collaborating with the backend team on integration reviews. Accelerated UI development through the adoption of Tailwind CSS for standardized styling workflows. Improved code maintainability by leveraging OOP principles for modular and scalable architecture, adhering to best practices.

Education

Master of Computer Science at Concordia University
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University
August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Master of Computer Science (Thesis) at Concordia University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Anna University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Master of Computer Science (Thesis) at Concordia University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Anna University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Master of Computer Science (Thesis) at Concordia University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Anna University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Master of Computer Science (Thesis) at Concordia University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Anna University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education