Satish Gandham
About Satish Gandham
Satish Gandham is a Staff Software Engineer at Appsmith, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development, having previously held positions at Planful, Jio, and Wells Fargo, and has contributed to the successful launch of various projects.
Work at Appsmith
Satish Gandham has been serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Appsmith since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, focusing on performance optimization and backend development. He built load testing tools using k6 and developed a performance testing automation tool that integrates with the CI/CD pipeline, allowing for the identification of UI performance regressions during the pull-request stage. His efforts have led to significant improvements in Appsmith's render performance, achieving a sub-3-second first load time.
Previous Experience at Planful
Before joining Appsmith, Satish worked at Planful as a Lead Software Development Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in leading software development initiatives, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.
Career at Wells Fargo
Satish held the position of Application System Engineer 5 at Wells Fargo from 2018 to 2020. His role involved developing and maintaining applications, where he played a key part in ensuring system reliability and performance. His experience at Wells Fargo provided him with a solid foundation in application development.
Background in Software Development
Satish began his career as a Software Development Engineer at Jio, where he worked from 2015 to 2018. His contributions were significant in the timely launch of multiple projects, including those for Reliance Jio and Wells Fargo. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Satish earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. His educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software engineering. He has also built two startups, including SwiftThemes, which has garnered a user base of hundreds of thousands, including 8,000 paying customers.