Jai Prakash Sharma
About Jai Prakash Sharma
Jai Prakash Sharma is a Member of Technical Staff - 2 at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2023 after a previous six-month tenure at the same company. He has a background in Applied Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and has experience in software engineering and teaching.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Jai Prakash Sharma currently holds the position of Member of Technical Staff - 2 at ThoughtSpot, where he has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Member of Technical Staff for six months in 2022. His contributions at ThoughtSpot include significant involvement in the company's top revenue-generating product lines, particularly through the integration of analytics with ThoughtSpot Everywhere. His work is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where he operates on-site.
Education and Expertise
Jai Prakash Sharma completed his Integrated M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 2017 to 2022. He also studied at Greenwood Public School, achieving Senior Secondary in Science from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in analytical and mathematical principles, which he applies in his technical roles.
Previous Experience
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Jai Prakash Sharma served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at the Academic Reinforcement Program at IIT Roorkee from 2019 to 2021. He also gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Optym for one month in 2021. During his internship, he designed and developed a JWT authentication mechanism and built a REST API framework, demonstrating his technical skills and understanding of software development principles.
Technical Contributions
In his role at ThoughtSpot, Jai Prakash Sharma has designed and developed a JWT authentication mechanism to facilitate token-based authentication and manage session preferences. He has also built a REST API framework from the ground up, adhering to an API-First mindset and design principles. These contributions highlight his technical proficiency and ability to implement complex software solutions.