I'm a Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon US with over 10 years of hands-on experience building scalable, highly available backend systems. I’ve also contributed to engineering teams at **Mettl**, **Exotel**, and **Amazon India**. I graduated from **MNNIT Allahabad** in 2015. I've worked on flagship AWS services like **Amazon OpenSearch Service** and **Amazon GuardDuty**, leading efforts in production architecture, cost optimization, system performance benchmarking, and solving high-severity issues under pressure. But beyond just code—I specialize in helping developers grow. I’ve mentored engineers through: * Breaking complex problems into simple, shippable milestones * Choosing the *right* projects or teams for faster career growth * Handling difficult feedback and navigating tricky manager dynamics * Building leadership skills even as an IC * Making architecture and tech stack decisions that scale * Surviving and thriving through deadline chaos If you're feeling stuck in your role, unsure how to move to the next level, or want practical feedback on systems design, engineering career decisions, or team transitions—I'm here to help with no-BS, actionable advice. Let’s get you unstuck and moving forward.