Hi, I’m Shashi Kant Kushwaha — a Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) at Salesforce with over 10 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with some of the leading tech companies like Salesforce, Naukri, Paytm, and Snapdeal, where I’ve led teams, designed large-scale microservices, and delivered impactful products in domains like e-commerce, payments, and enterprise software. My core expertise lies in: -Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA -Microservices architecture, Kafka, Redis, MySQL -System design, debugging, performance tuning, and API development In parallel, I’ve also mentored over 500+ students through GeeksforGeeks' Java Backend Development course — helping them understand real-world backend concepts, crack interviews, and grow in their careers. Several of them have landed roles in top companies. If you're a working professional or fresher looking to: -Break into backend development -Learn Java/Spring Boot the practical way -Understand distributed systems or system design -Get mentorship for career guidance or interviews Let’s connect — I’m here to help you grow.