Gaurav Aggarwal

Hi, I'm Gaurav 👋🏻

I am a builder at heart, passionate about designing backend systems that can scale to serve millions of users. I enjoy creating tools and software that solve everyday problems, even if they operate behind the scenes. The idea that my work could one day impact thousands keeps me curious and driven.

I thrive on building, breaking, and rebuilding. In my free time, I explore open-source projects to understand how they work, fueling my passion for continuous learning. I’m deeply interested in computer networks, the architecture of the web, high-performance systems, and cloud computing. I love minimalism—in design, code, and life.

Technology doesn’t limit me. If I already know it, great. If not, give me 72 hours, and I’ll be ready to go. I've worked with Java, Python, JavaScript, and various libraries and frameworks in between.

Whether working on small tools or large systems, I always think about how I would approach things if the tool needed to scale for a massive audience. I’m a structured thinker, a risk-taker, and a lifelong learner driven by the joy of problem-solving.

Work Experience
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  • Growth Loops Technology
    Software Engineer
    Aug 2024 - Current

    I am building an AI-driven platform designed to help executives gain practical business insights. The platform allows executives to describe their problems through a chat interface, and based on their input, it suggests advisors or AI agents trained to handle specific issues. These agents analyze queries and provide solutions or recommendations to assist in problem-solving.

    I designed and developed the backend, integrating LLMs, vector embeddings, and AI agents to enable personalized advice and accurate query matching.

    In addition to backend development, I am managing the overall system design and DevOps. This includes making decisions on deployment strategies, selecting appropriate AWS services, and choosing backend technologies to ensure scalability and performance. I also implemented Stripe integration to handle payments within the platform.

  • Amazon
    Support Engineer
    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

    I worked as part of the Payments team at Amazon, providing internal technical support for Tier-1 services critical to the payment ecosystem. My responsibilities included managing CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and developing tools to reduce operational overhead.

    I contributed to the Prime Day 2024 peak readiness program, ensuring all microservices owned by my team were prepared for high traffic. During the event, I monitored one of Amazon’s most critical payment systems, ensuring stability under peak load.

    I also resolved a long-standing bug in a legacy system that caused order failures and financial accounting errors. This issue, which impacted millions of dollars, required coordination with multiple teams to implement a fix ahead of Prime Day, preventing further disruptions and reducing manual recovery efforts.

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