Rigved Kulkarni

Software Engineer | Global Markets Technology | C+ + | Java | Python | System Design | Low-Latency Trading Infrastructure | FIX | Distributed Systems Cloud & DevOps

Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

About

Software Engineer with 2 years of experience in C++ backend development, Linux systems, networking protocols like TCP/IP, file systems and low-latency applications. Currently at FlexTrade Systems, working on Execution Management System (EMS) components for global trading clients. Experienced in multithreading, FIX protocol handling, performance optimization, and building thread-safe, high-performance backend services in Unix environments. Previously at Intelizign, modernized legacy C code to C++11/14, built scalable C++ proof-of-concepts, and worked on Teamcenter / ITK integrations for enterprise clients. Top 5% Coding Ninjas mentor, teaching Data Structures, Algorithms, and OOP.

Experience

  • Software Developer (Buy side) at FlexTrade
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Intelizign (Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site)
    • Software Engineer
      Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

      Developed high-performance C++ solutions and PLM customizations for global automotive and industrial clients. Modernization & Optimization: Refactored legacy C code to modern C++ for a BMW client, utilizing STL, smart pointers, and optimized algorithms to improve system maintainability and performance. System Architecture: Designed and implemented a C++ Proof of Concept using OOP and multithreading to demonstrate scalable, real-time system behavior in Linux environments. Performance Engineering: Developed and optimized searching and sorting logic in performance-critical components, significantly reducing execution overhead and improving runtime efficiency. PLM Integration: Integrated core functionality using Teamcenter and ITK APIs, ensuring long-term system stability and maintainability. Production Support: Debugged and enhanced Teamcenter C++ customizations, resolving complex functional and performance issues within production PLM environments.

    • Software Trainee
      Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      I was trained in BMIDE, Teamcenter Functional, ITK and AWC. BMW Client: Refactored legacy C code, migrating to modern C++ (C++11/14) to enhance performance. Implemented smart pointers, STL, and multithreading, leading to improved efficiency and maintainability. Quality & Testing: Implemented unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito, achieving 95% test coverage and reducing production bugs by 40%.

  • Web Developer at Internship Studio
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 · 2 mos

    I worked on creating a user-friendly e-commerce website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

  • Teaching Assistant at Coding Ninjas
    Dec 2021 - Apr 2022 · 5 mos

    Resolved 500+ student doubts on Data Structures, Algorithms, and C++, improving average response time by 40%. Achieved a 4.96/5 mentor rating based on student feedback, ranking in the top 5% of teaching assistants. Led 20+ small group discussions on object oriented programming and problem-solving strategies. Provided personalized coding guidance, helping students improve their problem-solving skills by 30% on average.