Hi, I’m Ashutosh, a software developer with a strong interest in startups, SaaS, fintech, data-driven products, and decentralized finance. I enjoy building scalable backend systems, designing data-powered features, and shipping end-to-end solutions across CeFi/DeFi, web, and on-chain interactions. I’ve led projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technology and measurable impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love contributing to open source, exploring new technologies, and turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable architectures that users love.

Hi, I’m Ashutosh, a software developer with a strong interest in startups, SaaS, fintech, data-driven products, and decentralized finance. I enjoy building scalable backend systems, designing data-powered features, and shipping end-to-end solutions across CeFi/DeFi, web, and on-chain interactions. I’ve led projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technology and measurable impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love contributing to open source, exploring new technologies, and turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable architectures that users love.

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Hi, I’m Ashutosh, a software developer with a strong interest in startups, SaaS, fintech, data-driven products, and decentralized finance. I enjoy building scalable backend systems, designing data-powered features, and shipping end-to-end solutions across CeFi/DeFi, web, and on-chain interactions. I’ve led projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technology and measurable impact.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and love contributing to open source, exploring new technologies, and turning complex requirements into solid, maintainable architectures that users love.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer Consultant at Halo Capital
February 1, 2023 - Present
Developed quantitative strategies across CeFi and DeFi platforms; built market-making strategies for partner protocols; designed liquidity strategies for projects like StakeStone; implemented system improvements and alert mechanisms; started backend development from scratch using Go, Rust, and Python; designed a horizontally scalable backend handling 100+ instruments with low latency; implemented fault-tolerance using a Raft-like mechanism; built Red Panda streaming services for IP and WebSocket interactions; added vaults and copy trading features; collaborated with other DeFi protocols and AMMs; implemented on-chain interaction services and analytics tooling.
Software Engineer at Lokal App (YC S19)
January 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Led a pod of 3 software engineers; led and launched Matrimony and Real Estate features, achieving MRR of ₹4 Lakh within 2 months of launch; improved API performance with Redis caching; migrated backend to support server-driven UI; built frontend site for News, CSAT, and dynamic ads using React and Tailwind; implemented a Redis-based Kafka-alternative with Druid-like streaming, enabling 0-downtime data handling for 1.5M DAU; developed backend-first architecture to support server-driven UI; implemented personalized experience algorithms across Matrimony, Jobs, and Real Estate, reducing CAC by 8.5x in 40 days.

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science with specialization in Open Source and Open Standards at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

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Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services

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