Giriraj Saigal
About Giriraj Saigal
Giriraj Saigal is a Software Engineer II currently employed at Zepto in Bengaluru, India. He has a diverse background in software development, having worked at several companies including Snapdeal, Capgemini, and AVIZVA, and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur.
Current Role at Zepto
Giriraj Saigal serves as a Software Engineer II at Zepto, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the checkout process, introducing innovative features to improve user experience. He has successfully integrated over 20 external services into Zepto's cart system, ensuring minimal latency and efficient performance.
Previous Work Experience
Giriraj has a diverse work history in the technology sector. He began his career with internships at Mecarnic Technologies and Lumata Digital in 2017. He then worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Summer Trainee in 2015 and 2016. Following these roles, he held positions at Capgemini as a Software Developer and later as Software Developer II from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as an Associate Technology L2 at AVIZVA for three months in 2021 and spent two years at Snapdeal as a Software Engineer II until 2023.
Education and Expertise
Giriraj Saigal holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He further pursued a Master's degree in the same field at the same institution from 2018 to 2019. He is certified in Data Structure & Algorithms and is proficient in various databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and HBase. Additionally, he has experience with continuous integration tools such as Rundeck, Nexus, and GoCD.
Training and Placement Coordination
During his time at the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Giriraj served as the Training and Placement Coordinator from 2018 to 2019 for eight months. In this role, he was involved in facilitating placements and training opportunities for students, contributing to their professional development and career readiness.
Technical Skills
Giriraj possesses a strong technical skill set that includes expertise in software development and system integration. He is experienced in integrating external services into application frameworks, focusing on performance optimization. His knowledge spans multiple programming languages and development methodologies, allowing him to contribute effectively to various projects.