SHASHWAT MITTAL
Software Engineer · SDE-II · Upstox · Mumbai, India
| shashwat6479@gmail.com | |
| linkedin.com/in/mittal-shashwat | |
| github | github.com/shashwat-mittal |
| about | /about |
- 2026.04 – presentSDE-II@Upstox· Mumbai
- +Promoted to SDE-II. Continuing on the trading platform.
- +Drives the team's adoption of AI tooling and engineering-efficiency workflows.
- 2024.09 – 2026.04SDE-I@Upstox· Mumbai
- +Created scalper widget for the TV platform. [+10% orders from the platform]
- +Co-developed new UI library for the TV platform; improved UI consistency and development efficiency.
- +Played a critical role in developing Upstox Scalper Terminal from POC to production launch · high-frequency trading platform with millisecond-level performance requirements.
- +Developed responsive Upstox Plus page with fluid animations for a smooth, native-like experience on web and mobile. [>30% conversion rate]
- +Implemented key trading features: instant orders, Strategy Builder, Tick-by-Tick data orders, option tagging (ATM/ITM/OTM), and MTF GTT orders.
- +Implemented advanced memory optimization techniques. [−30% application footprint overall, up to −70% in specific scenarios]
- +Contributed to order placement API migration; consolidated multiple endpoints into a unified architecture for scalability across web platforms.
- +Optimized the option chain table component by reducing unnecessary re-renders. [30% faster load times, 70% improvement in real-time data update performance]
- +Added functionality to exit all positions with a single click; integrated multiple APIs and flows.
- 2024.02 – 2024.08Software Developer Intern@Upstox· Mumbai
- +Migrated CDSL authorization APIs across web platforms; developed a new authorization page compatible with the migrated APIs. [10M+ users on web and mobile]
- +Led development of in-house EDIS CDSL authorization monitoring system; streamlined report generation and transaction tracking for multiple user groups.
- +Contributed to a major revamp of the watchlists · new UI and enhanced functionality.
- +Worked on synchronization of TradingView chart drawings and studies with cloud storage; ensured seamless accessibility across web platforms.
- 2020–2024BTech, Information Technology· Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad[CGPA 8.75]
- 2020Higher Secondary (CBSE)· SJIS Ahmedabad[92.6%]
- 2018Secondary (CBSE)· DPS Bopal[96%]
| langs | HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Python, Java |
| frontend | ReactJs, Redux, NextJs, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material UI |
| tools | AWS, SQL, Coralogix, Git, Figma, Mixpanel |
- 2ndUpstox CyberQuest CTFcompany-wide capture-the-flag
- 9thOpenCode'21out of 1000+ contestants · contributed to 10+ open-source repos with 50+ PRs merged
- AIR 3888JEE Mains 2020top 0.4% among ~1M candidates
- -Impact MBA ScholarGlobal Governance Initiative
- ›Coordinator, FOSS Wing, Geekhaven
- ›Mentored 800+ students at Geekcamp'23 and APK Month'22
- ›Organized OpenCode'22 · 1000+ contestants
- ›Project Mentor, Aloha · OpenCode'22
- ›Organizer, GitHero'22
- ›Developed website for the Deep Learning Lab, IIIT Allahabad
- ›Head of Web Operations, Asmita'23
- ›Technical Coordinator, SSBF'22