Savan Thakker
About Savan Thakker
Savan Thakker is a Software Engineer III at Expedia Group with extensive experience in software development and cloud technologies.
Current Position: Software Engineer III at Expedia Group
Savan Thakker currently serves as a Software Engineer III at Expedia Group, a role he has held since 2022. Based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, Thakker is involved in developing and maintaining large-scale consumer-facing products. His expertise spans object-oriented and functional programming, which he utilizes to innovate within the travel industry. Leveraging a wide array of technologies, Thakker is instrumental in driving Expedia Group’s mission to provide excellent travel experiences through robust software solutions.
Previous Experience: Software Engineer at Arkose Labs
Prior to his current role, Savan Thakker worked at Arkose Labs as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022 in San Francisco, California. During his 10-month tenure, he contributed to the development and enhancement of security solutions designed to prevent fraud and abuse. His role involved a variety of tasks including the implementation of complex data processing frameworks and the use of advanced programming techniques.
Experience at Walmart eCommerce
Savan Thakker was a Software Engineer III at Walmart eCommerce from 2018 to 2021, working for three years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here, he played a key role in developing scalable e-commerce solutions. Thakker's work utilized cloud platforms, big data technologies, and containerization tools to enhance the online shopping experience for millions of customers. He employed continuous integration and deployment tools to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Savan Thakker holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Software Engineering from San Jose State University, earned between 2015 and 2017. He also completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering at LDRP-ITR, Gujarat Technological University from 2010 to 2014. These academic credentials have provided Thakker with a strong foundational knowledge in both software and computer engineering, forming the basis for his professional expertise.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Savan Thakker is proficient in both object-oriented and functional programming, which he applies to develop large-scale consumer-facing products. He has hands-on experience with databases like MySQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB, and PostgreSQL. Thakker utilizes big data technologies such as Apache Flink and Apache Spark, and is skilled in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. He employs containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and uses monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Grafana, and Splunk to maintain system reliability. His expertise also includes infrastructure as code practices using Terraform and Helm, and continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins.