Akshay Iyer
About Akshay Iyer
Akshay Iyer is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development at Versa Networks in Bengaluru, India. He has extensive experience in designing migration strategies, developing REST APIs, and leading teams on projects involving advanced technologies.
Work at Versa Networks
Akshay Iyer has been employed at Versa Networks since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Software Engineer (Backend). His responsibilities include designing and developing backend infrastructure, particularly for Versa Director. He has contributed to the implementation of high availability and disaster recovery solutions, which enhance system reliability. Prior to his current role, Iyer worked at Versa Networks as a Software Engineer (Backend) from 2018 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer UI Intern for four months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Iyer earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science and Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in backend development and system architecture. Iyer has experience with various technologies, including Java 11, Spring Boot, Docker Swarm, Zookeeper, Kafka, and Traefik.
Background
Before joining Versa Networks, Akshay Iyer worked at DoSelect as a Software Engineer (Backend) for five months in 2018. His early career included an internship at Versa Networks, where he gained experience in UI development. This progression reflects his growth in the tech industry, transitioning from intern roles to significant contributions as a backend engineer.
Achievements
During his tenure at Versa Networks, Akshay Iyer designed and developed a migration strategy for transitioning a monolithic application to a microservices architecture. He led a team of 10 interns on projects utilizing technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, Neo4j, and Google Dialogflow, focusing on applications like a recruitment portal and an NLP-enabled chatbot. Additionally, he played a key role in the development and maintenance of critical modules for Versa Director.