I'm a Software Engineer 2 at Microsoft with 4+ years of experience, working on building and hardening large-scale cloud services with a strong focus on infrastructure security, reliability, and operational excellence, previously also as an intern at Microsoft. My core expertise spans Programming Fundamentals, Software Architecture, and Interview Preparation — with deep knowledge in C++, Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, Problem Solving, System Design, Operating Systems, DBMS, and Computer Networks. On the architecture and design side I have strong hands-on experience in HLD, LLD, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Design Patterns, Microservices, REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, Message Queues, RabbitMQ, and API Gateway. My infrastructure and reliability expertise covers CI/CD, Containerization, Load Balancing, Scalability Patterns, Performance Optimization, Security Best Practices, Observability, and Product Architecture — having led critical Zero Trust, NAT Gateway, Azure Front Door, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, DNS, and Certificate Rotation initiatives at Microsoft. I am a Codeforces Expert and active Competitive Programmer, and serve as an Educator at Coding Ninjas — passionate about mentorship, deep technical impact, and helping engineers grow in DSA, System Design, and Software Architecture.