Sheshank Kodam
About Sheshank Kodam
Sheshank Kodam is a Senior Software Engineer at Ibotta, Inc., where he leads the Audience Segmentation Platform, impacting millions of customers. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked with major companies such as Dish Network, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Work at Ibotta
Sheshank Kodam currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Ibotta, Inc., focusing on the Audience Segmentation Platform. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the direct-to-consumer business that impacts approximately 5 million active customers. His role involves leading the audience platform domain and implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and load tests, to ensure the platform's robustness.
Professional Experience
Before joining Ibotta, Sheshank Kodam held various engineering roles in notable organizations. He worked at Dish Network as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a position as a Software Application Developer at Walgreens from 2012 to 2013, and as a Cluster Validation/Automation Engineer at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Verification Engineer at the Indian Space Research Organisation from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Sheshank Kodam earned a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His academic background is complemented by practical experience as a Research Assistant at Purdue University from 2010 to 2012 and as a Software/Network Technology Consultant in 2009. His expertise includes managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform and utilizing GitHub Actions and ArgoCD for continuous integration and deployment.
Technical Skills
Sheshank Kodam possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software engineering and platform management. He has architected a distributed audience platform that supports targeted offers for major partners, including Walmart and Dollar General. His proficiency in implementing testing strategies ensures the reliability of the platforms he develops. Additionally, he manages AWS infrastructure efficiently, utilizing Terraform for resource provisioning and maintenance.