Arihant Upadhyay
9311501519 # [email protected] ï Linkedin § Github CodeChef
Education
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal Dec. 2021 – May 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering(CSE) CGPA:8.60
Experience
Snapmint Feb 2025 – Present
Software Developer Intern Gurugram
• Migrated backend from Express.js to Fastify—leveraging its schema-based validation and async hooks—to cut
API response times by 50% and improve throughput
• Led end-to-end development and deployment of Snapmint’s NLA service, enabling real-time loan eligibility
decisions for 60% of the platform’s user base (1M+ users), directly driving a 20% increase in loan application
throughput
• Optimized NLA API efficiency implementing Redis caching, reducing redundant calls by 40% and cutting
latency from 800ms to 250ms
• Collaborated cross-functionally with product, QA, and data teams to refine loan logic, integrate user credit-score
models, and deliver a 15% improvement in approval accuracy
Projects
Food Delivery Website | ReactJS,JavaScript,NodeJS ExpressJS MongoDB § Github Live Site
• Created a comprehensive food delivery application using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React,
Node.js) and the application includes user authentication using JWT reducing unauthorized access attempts
by 30%
• Devised front-end frameworks and backend architectures, leading to a 15% improvement in website performance
and reducing server load times by 25%
• Integrated external restaurant data APIs and scraping techniques, reducing data update times by 40% .
Weather Forecast App | ReactJS,OpenWeatherMap API,CSS,JavaScript § Github Live Site
• Managed the development of a responsive weather forecast website using ReactJS, JavaScript, and CSS, ensuring 99.9%
uptime and 1.5-second load times
• Deployed a weather forecasting website on Render and optimized API response time by 25%, improving overall
performance.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C | C++ | Python | Java | JavaScript
Web Development: HTML | Cascading Style Sheets(CSS) | JavaScript | Web API
Databases: MySQL | MongoDB | PostgreSQL
CS Fundamentals: Data Structures Algorithms | Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) | (DBMS) | Operating Systems
Tools and Frameworks: React.js | Node.js | Postman | Git | GitHub
Non-Technical Skills: Leadership | Communication | Teamwork | Problem-Solving
Leadership / Extracurricular
Training and Placement Cell Feb 2024 – Present
Coordinator IIIT Bhopal
• Led the overall operations of the Training and Placement Cell at IIIT Bhopal, overseeing a team of 10 professionals and
administrative staff to ensure the effective delivery of placement services
• Coordinated with alumni networks and industry professionals to facilitate 10+ alumni engagement events, mentorship
programs involving 50+ alumni mentors, alumni-driven initiatives, resulting in a 25 % increase in student participation
Achievement
• Secured the rank of 21 out of 1000+ participants in Coderush 23, organized by Algo University, demonstrating
proficiency and competitiveness in coding skills
• Ranked in the top 1.8% in the IIT JEE Entrance Examination, demonstrating exceptional aptitude and proficiency in
mathematics, physics, and chemistry
