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👋 hi, i am

uttam thakur

software engineer

i enjoy building things with code, learning new tools, and finding simple solutions to real problems. always curious, always improving.

uttam thakur

technical skills

programming languages

java python c++ javascript typescript

frameworks & libraries

react.js next.js springboot django flask

tools & cloud

docker git aws graphql mongodb postgresql

mobile & other

android development xml sqlite retrofit

education

2021 - 2025

bsc software engineering

university of northampton • northampton, uk

first class honours

key coursework:

devops and software testing, data structures and algorithms, modern databases, advanced ai and applications, web development, mobile application development

professional experience

june 2024 - august 2024

platform engineering intern

allpoints fibre • reading, uk

  • built a one-click ticketing system using express.js with oauth security, reducing manual work for high-severity events
  • configured 300+ networking devices for telemetry data collection using xml-based templates with macros
  • automated ticket creation and incident tracking, improving operational efficiency
july 2023 - june 2024

systems engineering placement year

giganet ltd • hybrid, uk

  • developed secure web application using django, vue.js, and sqlite with ldap single sign-on
  • created grafana dashboards visualizing time-series data from influxdb, postgresql, and timescaledb
  • automated provisioning of 40,000+ test user accounts for large-scale testing
  • collaborated in agile environment with daily stand-ups, sprint planning using jira and teams

projects

personal projects

live auction portal

responsive website enabling users to create auctions, invite participants via shareable links, and engage in live streaming events with real-time bidding. features administrative controls and advanced search capabilities.

next.js typescript postgresql prisma tailwind css

real-time object detection & speed analysis

real-time system processing live video streams to detect objects, track movement, and calculate speed. features intuitive graphical interface for incident review and analysis.

python opencv yolov7 tkinter numpy

marketplace application

android application simplifying product management for admins and enhancing user shopping experience. features cart, wishlist, secure ordering, and bulk product management.

java xml sqlite retrofit

hackathon projects

🏆 best technical solution

government supplier portal

access uon challenge 2025

the access group • january 2025

built web portal for uk government (cabinet office), integrating with central digital platform api for local authorities to view and approve suppliers.

node.js express.js nunjucks html5 css3
🏆 best prototype

nhs appointment booking system

triad challenge 2025

triad group • january 2025

developed streamlined appointment booking system for nhs, integrating with existing scheduling platforms to enhance gp and hospital appointment efficiency.

next.js typescript postgresql nhs.uk design system

coursework projects

first class

distributed database system

modern databases

2024

implemented a distributed database system with acid compliance, featuring automatic sharding, replication, and fault tolerance mechanisms.

postgresql node.js docker redis
first class

ai-powered recommendation engine

advanced ai and applications

2024

developed machine learning recommendation system using collaborative filtering and content-based algorithms with real-time data processing.

python tensorflow pandas flask mongodb
first class

devops ci/cd pipeline

devops and software testing

2023

built comprehensive ci/cd pipeline with automated testing, deployment, and monitoring using containerization and cloud services.

docker jenkins aws kubernetes jest
first class

mobile fitness tracker

mobile application development

2023

android application for fitness tracking with gps integration, workout planning, and social features for sharing achievements.

java android studio sqlite google maps api