Krishna Dey
About Krishna Dey
Krishna Dey is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at SpotDraft in Bengaluru, India. He has a diverse background in software development, having held various roles at notable organizations including Amazon and Google, and has a strong interest in open source projects and competitive programming.
Current Role at SpotDraft
Krishna Dey serves as a Senior Software Engineer at SpotDraft, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads multiple internal projects, focusing on strategic solutions that align with business objectives. He collaborates closely with leadership to prioritize tasks and develop best practices, ensuring efficient project execution. His experience at SpotDraft builds on his previous role as a Software Engineer within the same company from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Krishna Dey worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in Luxembourg. He also gained experience as a Full Stack Developer at Crimson Insights for a brief period in 2018. His involvement in open source projects is notable, having participated in Google Summer of Code as both a Student Developer and a Mentor, contributing to the Chapel programming language.
Educational Background
Krishna Dey completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor, India, from 2016 to 2020. His foundational education includes a Higher Secondary Examination in Science from Delhi Public School, Ranchi, from 2013 to 2015. This educational background provides him with a solid grounding in computer science principles and practices.
Teaching and Coordination Roles
Krishna has held various teaching and coordination roles at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor. He served as a Teaching Assistant for a total of 11 months across two terms, from 2018 to 2019 and again in 2020. Additionally, he was the Internship Coordinator for three months in 2019 and the Placement Coordinator for nine months from 2019 to 2020, facilitating student placements and internships.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Krishna Dey has demonstrated leadership skills through his role as President of Gradient at IIIT Sri City from 2017 to 2020. He has experience in planning and implementing all stages of projects, showcasing his ability to manage complex tasks and lead teams effectively. His strong interest in competitive programming further complements his technical and leadership capabilities.