Summary
Akshar Patel is a software engineer with eight years of experience building backend systems, compiler features, and developer tooling across Microsoft, Intel, and startups. Currently at Microsoft, he leverages a strong compiler and parsing background—developed earlier through building context-free grammars, semantic analyzers, and code generators—to deliver production-grade features. He has a proven track record of automating workflows and improving developer efficiency, including a Git-integrated configurator that cut configuration management effort by 90%. Comfortable across the stack, Akshar has implemented REST APIs, C header parsers, unit-test suites, and web front ends using languages from C# and Python to TypeScript. He combines algorithmic thinking (e.g., multi-graph dependency modeling and optimized DFS) with pragmatic engineering that reduces manual work at scale. Based in Alpharetta, GA, he pairs academic grounding in computer science with hands-on experience in enterprise and research-driven environments.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
California State University, Sacramento
High School Diploma, General Studies, 11-12, High School Diploma, General Studies, 11-12 at Adrian C Wilcox High School