Ashwin Tiwari
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Ashwin Tiwari

San Francisco, CA, United States0

Software Backend Engineer | Forward Deployed & Solutions | Python, SQL, AWS | Duke Fuqua MQM’26, VIT CS’25 | Ex-Deloitte, ITC Infotech

Backend-focused software engineer working mostly in Python, Node.js, and SQL, with hands-on work on query optimization, Redis caching, and CI/CD pipelines. Currently pursuing an MSc at Duke Fuqua while working on a capstone with Rail Inc.

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What are your biggest strengths?

Post·2w ago

My biggest strengths are problem-solving, adaptability, and taking ownership of my work. I approach challenges by breaking them into manageable steps, asking thoughtful questions, and focusing on practical solutions. I’m comfortable learning new tools and processes, and I stay open to feedback so I can keep improving.

I also value clear communication and collaboration. I listen carefully, share ideas, and work to understand different perspectives before making decisions. When I take on a responsibility, I follow through, pay attention to details, and communicate early if something needs clarification or support. I aim to be someone my team can rely on—not only to complete my own work, but also to contribute wherever I can help us move forward.

What AI tools do you use the most?

Post·2w ago

I use ChatGPT and Perplexity the most. I use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, work through coding problems, refine my writing, and prepare for interviews. I use Perplexity to research companies, explore technical topics, and find sources I can review in more detail. I treat both as tools to support my thinking rather than replace it, checking important information and making sure I understand the outputs before using them.

Projects
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Distributed Task Queue & Rate Limiter
Async background job processing with a custom token-bucket rate limiter
Built a distributed, asynchronous task processing system with Python, Redis, and Celery. Wrote a custom token-bucket rate limiter API that protects downstream third-party services from overload, dropping excess inbound requests with a 0.01% error rate.
Experience
Changing The Present
Solutions Engineer
Changing The Present
Aug 2026 — Present · San Francisco Bay Area
Building the backend for a data migration from Excel spreadsheets to PostgreSQL and HubSpot. Python parses, validates, and loads records into a structured schema, and the HubSpot API integration syncs them into the CRM, including field mapping and handling of duplicate or malformed entries. Deploys the services on AWS in Docker containers with GitHub Actions for automated deployments.
Railinc Corp.
Backend Software Engineer (Capstone)
Railinc Corp.
Mar 2026 — May 2026 · Durham, NC
Built RESTful microservices with Python (FastAPI) and Docker to process logistics data streams, aiming for high availability in core operational systems. Optimized PostgreSQL queries and added Redis caching, cutting average API response times from 800ms to under 120ms at peak traffic. Set up GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines that doubled deployment frequency and reduced production regressions.
Duke Advanced Degree Consulting Club
Software Engineering Lead
Duke Advanced Degree Consulting Club
Jul 2025 — Feb 2026 · Durham, NC
Led a team of 3 developers in an Agile setting to build a full-stack internal resource management platform, shipping 2 major releases on schedule. Designed the Node.js and Express backend with standardized API contracts and JWT role-based authentication, supporting 200+ concurrent internal users.
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Oct 2025 — Jan 2026 · Durham, NC
Supported Quantitative Methods coursework by helping students with problem sets, concepts, and analytical modeling.
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Science in Quantitative Management
Jul 2025 — May 2026
GPA 3.3. Merit Scholarship recipient. Graduate Teaching Assistant (Quantitative Methods).
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
Jul 2021 — May 2025
GPA 3.7. Dean's List (Top 10% of Cohort). Head of student council.
Credentials
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License or certification
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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License or certification
Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Publication
Synergizing CNNs: An Ensemble Framework for Enhanced Image Classification
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Publication
Sentiment-Based Rating Model using VADER and TextBlob
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Skills
Data WarehousingSoftware DevelopmentProject ManagementSoftware System AnalysisHuman Capital ManagementSoftware AnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisPerformance AnalysisOracle DatabaseJavaScriptReal-time MonitoringAWS CloudFormationPredictive ModelingReact.jsGoogle BigQueryAmazon Web Services (AWS)
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