Akshay Nanda
About Akshay Nanda
Akshay Nanda is a Software Engineer at Jungle Scout in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in Computer Science and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University and has held various roles in software engineering and research.
Work at Jungle Scout
Akshay Nanda has been employed at Jungle Scout as a Software Engineer since 2022. He previously held the position of Associate Software Engineer at the same company from 2020 to 2022. His journey at Jungle Scout began with an internship in 2020, where he worked for three months. In his current role, he manages version control using Heroku and Git SVN and employs various testing frameworks, including Enzyme, Selenium Automation, and Rspec, to ensure software quality.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Nanda earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Science and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. His education provided a strong foundation in both computer science and biological sciences. He has developed expertise in modern React.js, including Hooks, Redux, and Context API, which are essential for front-end development. Additionally, he has experience in mobile development using React Native.
Background in Research and Leadership
Before his tenure at Jungle Scout, Akshay Nanda worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University from 2016 to 2017. He contributed to research projects during this time. He also played a leadership role as the Founder Vice President of the Tacit Startup Club at Simon Fraser Student Society from 2014 to 2017, where he was involved in fostering entrepreneurial initiatives among students.
Technical Skills and Tools
Akshay Nanda possesses a diverse set of technical skills relevant to software engineering. He utilizes various query builders such as Knex.js and GraphQL in his software projects. His proficiency in employing testing frameworks ensures robust software development practices. His experience with version control systems and mobile development further enhances his capabilities in the tech industry.