Ayush Anand
Software Engineer II at Amazon
Transitioning into a Software Engineer II role at Amazon while maintaining expertise in XR and identity services.
Intro
I'm Ayush Anand, a Software Engineer II at Amazon based in Seattle. My career has been a journey through some of the most exciting corners of tech—from optimizing XR performance at Qualcomm and building big data infrastructure at American Express to research at IIIT Hyderabad. I recently completed my MS in Computer Science at Arizona State University with a 4.0 GPA, and I'm deeply passionate about pushing the boundaries of Extended Reality (XR) and identity security. I love solving complex problems, whether it's reducing RPC calls by 70% or refining predictive models. Beyond the code, I’m a big advocate for mentorship and staying curious, often spending my time on competitive coding or geeking out over Pokémon. I’m always looking to connect with fellow innovators and explore how we can build the next generation of tech together.
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What I can offer
- ›Expertise in XR performance monitoring and graphics APIs
- ›Deep knowledge of identity services and WebAuthn
- ›Mentorship and professional advocacy for peers
- ›Full-stack development and big data infrastructure insights
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the tech and XR industry
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Background
Career
Progressed from research and data science internships at Zomacy and IIIT Hyderabad to SDE roles at AJIO and Qualcomm, specializing in XR and identity services before joining Amazon.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science from Arizona State University (GPA 4.0); Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from IIIT Hyderabad.
Achievements
- ›Reduced RPC calls to compositor by 70% at Qualcomm
- ›Decreased API calls by 70% at American Express via local ticket hash storage
- ›Improved restaurant success prediction accuracy from 0.79 to 0.87 at Zomato
- ›Maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during MS at ASU
Opinions
- Actively advocates for peer mentorship and public recognition of colleagues
- Believes in constant upskilling through professional certifications
- Committed to data-driven skepticism and statistical proof over hypotheses
Personality
Communication style
Enthusiastic, grateful, and professional with a high-energy tone for milestones and a casual, humorous side for personal interests.
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