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Staff Software Engineer & Tech lead for Service Discovery @Meta (in Core Infrastructure)

Apache Zookeeper.

Software Engineer

Microsoft

Shipped Windows 10 Photos app ( C++ )
- Designed and implemented image analysis pipeline. This pipeline brings together various imaging algorithms together and also supports versioning.
- Performance improvements of as much as 4x across various components of the analysis pipeline.
- Solely architected the app to support multiple windows in the Photos app.
- Integrated edit pipeline from windows 8.1 Photo editor into the viewer to show users enhanced version of their photos.
- Created an internal first party API to allow other apps to use the crop control in the Photos app.
- Worked with multiple teams in windows platform to get new features added to improve Photos app. 
- Mentored junior developers.
- Connected OneDrive album experience with Photos app album experience allowing users to manage or publish albums to OneDrive.
- Added album share so that users can share their favorite albums with friends and family.
- Working on getting more features in for the Photos app.

Software Development Engineer II

Shipped windows raw codec as part of windows update on windows 8.
- Performance improvements on arm 
- Deployment schema for windows update.

Photo Editor - Windows 8.1 Photos app. ( C++ 11, Direct2D, SIMD, XAML, PPL)
- Core member for the design of image editing effect pipeline, rending engine and a variety of edit features.
- Added the direct2d rendering engine in the photo editor.
- Performance improvements for edit features using vectorization and multi core programming.
- Ensured 30FPS on most devices.
- Added image straighten, blemish removal + local area pixel fix engine, revamped crop & selective focus and other contributions

Video Trim - Windows 8.1 Photos app. ( C++ 11, XAML, PPL)
- Implemented the complete video trim feature for the photos app.

Camera - Windows 8.1 Camera App ( C++ 11, PPL, XAML)
- Improved startup performance by more than 50%
- Improved performance of other core scenarios by significant amount.
- Feature contributions.

Stood up a TFS + git based build system for the team.

Software Development Engineer

Georgia Institute of Technology

Worked on web applications for marketing studies. (Php, MySQL)

Web Developer

Added Auto Collage in Windows Photo gallery. (C++, COM)

Software Development Intern

I am a Staff Engineer & Techlead at Meta. I have 
- Mentored many senior & staff engineers and managers. 
- Designed & built multiple systems with critical focus on scalability & reliability. 
- Solved many cross team & organization misalignments with my inter-personal skills. 

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Raviraj Achar

Better Software

"99% of new software products built by agencies requires rebuilding when it's to time scale or make changes to it. The rest 1% is built by us."

As the founder of Better (Prev: Jalan Technologies), I have been instrumental in building and growing this premier software development company from its inception. With a strong vision and relentless dedication, I have nurtured the company into a successful venture that delivers top-notch solutions to clients.

Key Achievements:

1. Personally interviewed and selected over 400+ engineers, sales, and marketing candidates to curate a world-class team of 40+ professionals.
2. Spearheaded product development efforts for more than 15 venture-backed startups and medium-sized enterprises, taking complete ownership of the projects.
3. Remained actively involved in coding, dedicating at least 8 hours a day to hands-on development work.
4. Led the strategic direction of the company, aligning it with industry trends and client needs.
5. Oversaw project execution, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
6. Fostered a collaborative and innovative work culture within the team.
7. Established strong relationships with clients, driving customer satisfaction and repeat business.

By leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills, I have positioned Better as a reliable partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge software solutions. I continue to drive the company forward, embracing new challenges and opportunities to deliver excellence in the software development space.

Founder

Better Marketing

Champions Studio

Champions Studio is kids exclusive club where kids can not only have fun, but also learn, grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

We launched first club (a 7000 sqft facility) in Jaipur, checkout - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuWnVDgqYga

As a parent,Sonam and I started this to reduce the over exposure of kids to digital screens after school.

Co-Founder

Various

As an Entrepreneur, I embarked on a dynamic journey of innovation and leadership, founding and leading multiple ventures that have left a lasting impact on diverse industries.

YoAccess [March 2016 – Dec 2016]
At YoAccess, I successfully built a mobile app that connected people to a global network of WiFi hotspots. Garnering support from Facebook, Microsoft, and IAMAI, the app achieved 20K+ installs with 4+ ratings, revolutionizing WiFi accessibility.

Yo Office [March 2015 – March 2016]
As the founder of Yo Office, I launched an e-commerce site for office supplies. Onboarding 1300+ SKU's, 50+ sellers, and 100+ customers, the venture achieved break-even in just 5 months, disrupting the office supplies market.

Through these entrepreneurial endeavors, I honed my skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and product development. My passion for innovation and determination to drive success led to the fruition of these ventures, creating meaningful solutions for users and businesses alike.

Independent Entrepreneur

ResolutionTube

As a Principal Software Engineer at ResolutionTube, I led a high-caliber team of 5+ engineers in the development of cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) applications for Android, iOS, and web platforms. 

With a focus on innovation and efficiency, I collaborated with the sales team to secure deals with Fortune 500 companies. My expertise in Objective-C, Java, C#, .NET Web API, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, WebRTC, OpenTok, Azure, and Twilio empowered me to deliver exceptional solutions. At ResolutionTube, 

I thrived on challenges and played a key role in positioning the company as a leader in AR-based field technician applications.

Principal Software Engineer

During my time at Microsoft, I contributed to the success of two prominent products - Xbox and Bing. As a Software Engineer, I played a key role in developing iOS apps for Xbox Music and SmartGlass Xbox 360 & XboxOne, both of which garnered 1Mn+ installs with 4+ ratings.

Additionally, I contributed to the frontend server and various features on Bing's mobile website and Android app. My expertise in C++, Objective-C, C#, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript allowed me to deliver high-quality solutions for both platforms.

My experience at Microsoft exposed me to cutting-edge technologies and a dynamic work environment, shaping me into a versatile and innovative professional. I'm proud to have been part of this world-renowned organization and excited to continue making an impact in the tech industry.

Ames Laboratory

Machine Learning,  Steganalysis software for Iowa's ICAC Task Force to help with their investigations

Research Assistant

Google

Engineering Intern

Tata Consultancy Services

Software Developer

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