Swatantra Yadav

Senior Software Engineer @ Microsoft | Architecting Microservices for Security

Redmond, Washington, United States

About

I specialize in architecting and implementing microservices that handle tens of billions of calls daily. My work focuses on precision, performance, and security within high-scale environments, backed by certifications including several courses in ML from Cornell University. At Microsoft, I designed a service that saves $5M+ annually and led the development of scalable infrastructures across 21 Azure regions. With expertise in microservices, software infrastructure, and security, I am dedicated to delivering impactful and innovative solutions that meet complex challenges.

Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

    At Microsoft, I’ve spent the last five years architecting and designing microservices that protect millions of customers and handle tens of billions of calls every day. I thrive in high-scale environments where precision, performance, and security are non-negotiable. 🚀 Highlights: - 💰 Cost Savings: Designed and built a service that saves $5M annually—impacting both infrastructure efficiency and operational cost. - 🌍 Global Deployment: Architected the infrastructure deployment module that enabled our organization to scale services across 21 Azure regions in under a year. - 🔐 Security & Scale: Led backend development for systems that play a critical role in safeguarding customer data at massive scale.

  • Software Development Engineer at SkyKick
    Dec 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Designed and developed cloud-based services for seamless mail migration to Microsoft Office 365. • Researched and integrated IoT features to enhance product capabilities. • Investigated and resolved complex issues related to COM-based Message API during Outlook profile migration. • Utilized technologies such as Azure, C#, and SQL Server to deliver robust solutions.

  • Software Development Engineer at Translational Software
    Oct 2014 - Aug 2015 · 11 mos

    • Developed end-to-end cloud-based SaaS solutions that transformed pharmacogenetic test results into actionable clinical reports.

  • Microsoft (Full-time · 8 yrs 6 mos)
    • Software Development Engineer in Test-2 (Service Fabric team)
      Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Contributed to the core team developing the Service Fabric product, a competitor to Kubernetes. • Built a fully automated test framework that bootstrapped Service Fabric across 500+ VMs. • Conducted rigorous testing, collecting metrics, logs, and process dumps to identify actionable bugs.

    • Development Lead
      Apr 2006 - Aug 2012 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      • Led a team of developers at Microsoft, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring timely quarterly releases. • Managed people through hiring, technical design, and code reviews, fostering a collaborative environment. • Developed strong technical skills while enhancing team productivity and project delivery efficiency.

  • Senior Software Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation
    Apr 2005 - Mar 2006 · 1 yr

    Java based development for Sun Microsystems.