[ID] IDENTITY01

SHASHWAT MITTAL

Software Engineer · SDE-II · Upstox · Mumbai, India

emailshashwat6479@gmail.com
linkedinlinkedin.com/in/mittal-shashwat
githubgithub.com/shashwat-mittal
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[POS] POSITIONS3 entries
  • 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.
[EDU] EDUCATION
  • 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%]
[STK] STACK
langsHTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Python, Java
frontendReactJs, Redux, NextJs, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material UI
toolsAWS, SQL, Coralogix, Git, Figma, Mixpanel
[ACH] ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2ndUpstox CyberQuest CTF
    company-wide capture-the-flag
  • 9thOpenCode'21
    out of 1000+ contestants · contributed to 10+ open-source repos with 50+ PRs merged
  • AIR 3888JEE Mains 2020
    top 0.4% among ~1M candidates
  • -Impact MBA Scholar
    Global Governance Initiative
[ACT] ACTIVITY
  • ›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