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Sahil Gaikwad

Sahil Gaikwad

Software Engineer

About

Sahil is a Computer Science graduate from Oregon State University with deep expertise in full-stack development, security, and real-time systems. He brings a rare combination of systems programming skills in Rust with modern web development experience, making him invaluable for building performance-critical applications.

Areas of Expertise

Rust & Systems Programming

Memory-safe systems, performance optimization, low-level development

Full-Stack Development

React, TypeScript, Node.js, modern web frameworks

Security Engineering

Cryptography, secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment

Real-Time Systems

Simulation platforms, WebSocket, event-driven architecture

E2E Testing

Playwright, test automation, quality assurance

Database Systems

SQL, PostgreSQL, database design and optimization

Notable Projects

Self-Driving Car Simulation Platform

Built a comprehensive autonomous vehicle simulation platform using Rust. The project demonstrates advanced understanding of real-time systems, sensor processing, and autonomous decision-making algorithms.

Rust Simulation Real-Time

Professional Experience

Software Engineering Intern, MyCritters

Contributed to full-stack development on the pet services platform

  • Developed features using React, TypeScript, and Node.js
  • Built E2E test infrastructure using Playwright
  • Collaborated on real-time features and database optimization

Teaching & Mentorship

Sahil has experience sharing knowledge through teaching:

  • Cryptography Instructor — Taught cryptography concepts, helping students understand encryption, hash functions, and security protocols
  • Technical Blogging — Maintains a blog on Oregon State University's "Imposter Syndrome Coding" platform, sharing insights on computer science and software development

Education

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (ECampus)

Focus on software engineering, security, and systems programming. Previously studied Molecular Genetics at Ohio State University before transferring to pursue computer science.

Technical Skills

Languages

Rust, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL

Frameworks

React, Node.js, Express, Playwright

Tools

Git, Docker, CI/CD, Linux

Domains

Security, E2E Testing, Performance

Approach

Sahil combines systems-level thinking with modern web development practices. His background in Rust gives him unique insights into memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization that translate to better code across all platforms. He's passionate about security, testing, and building software that is both fast and reliable.

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