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Hi, I'm Akshat Poddar, a passionate computer science and math student at the University of British Columbia. I've gained extensive hands-on experience through various internships and projects, focusing on software development, full-stack applications, and machine learning. I love transforming design ideas into practical, interactive applications that users enjoy. I'm adaptable, a critical thinker, and a team player who values clear communication and empathy. Whether working on improving news apps or teaching complex networking concepts, I always aim to deliver high-quality solutions and foster a collaborative environment.…Hi, I'm Akshat Poddar, a passionate computer science and math student at the University of British Columbia. I've gained extensive hands-on experience through various internships and projects, focusing on software development, full-stack applications, and machine learning. I love transforming design ideas into practical, interactive applications that users enjoy. I'm adaptable, a critical thinker, and a team player who values clear communication and empathy. Whether working on improving news apps or teaching complex networking concepts, I always aim to deliver high-quality solutions and foster a collaborative environment.

Akshat Poddar

Programmer, Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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Hi, I'm Akshat Poddar, a passionate computer science and math student at the University of British Columbia. I've gained extensive hands-on experience through various internships and projects, focusing on software development, full-stack applications, and machine learning. I love transforming design ideas into practical, interactive applications that users enjoy. I'm adaptable, a critical thinker, and a team player who values clear communication and empathy. Whether working on improving news apps or teaching complex networking concepts, I always aim to deliver high-quality solutions and foster a collaborative environment.…Hi, I'm Akshat Poddar, a passionate computer science and math student at the University of British Columbia. I've gained extensive hands-on experience through various internships and projects, focusing on software development, full-stack applications, and machine learning. I love transforming design ideas into practical, interactive applications that users enjoy. I'm adaptable, a critical thinker, and a team player who values clear communication and empathy. Whether working on improving news apps or teaching complex networking concepts, I always aim to deliver high-quality solutions and foster a collaborative environment.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Akshat Poddar, a passionate computer science and math student at the University of British Columbia. I’ve gained extensive hands-on experience through various internships and projects, focusing on software development, full-stack applications, and machine learning. I love transforming design ideas into practical, interactive applications that users enjoy.

I’m adaptable, a critical thinker, and a team player who values clear communication and empathy. Whether working on improving news apps or teaching complex networking concepts, I always aim to deliver high-quality solutions and foster a collaborative environment.

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Work Experience

Teaching Assistant (CPSC 317: Computer Networking) at University of British Columbia

December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025

Led weekly hands-on Java and C tutorials on HTTP, WebSockets, TCP, DNS, and SMTP protocols. Designed lab exercises guiding students through the implementation of networking protocols in Java and C. Graded networking assignments and exams and delivered targeted feedback that helped students improve code quality.

Software Engineer Intern at Broadcom Inc.

August 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025

Led the upgrade of Gradle versions, optimizing build processes and reducing overall build times by 20%. Performed automated and manual testing on VMs and Docker containers on GCP, managed using Kubernetes. Implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and led the migration of external Java microservices into the main repository, reducing build times by 30%. Took ownership of improving data flow within the Patch Management System and designed a comprehensive functional specification, reducing processing delays and improving maintainability. Collaborated across AGILE teams to document workflows, deploy microservices, and improve testing coverage.

Software Development Intern at The Gist: Summarized News App

July 1, 2025 - Present

Migrated the existing B2C iOS application from Swift to a modern cross-platform stack using React Native, Expo, and TypeScript, improving development velocity and enabling consistent UI/UX across both iOS and Android platforms. Built full-stack features for both B2B and B2C web applications using Next.js and Supabase, including database operations and ads API integration. Transformed Figma design prototypes into pixel-perfect, interactive UI components.