Shashank Pandey

Backend & Systems Developer

Build → Break → Improve → Repeat

I build reliable backend systems and lead technical initiatives. Currently serving as AWS Cloud Captain, delivering real-world solutions used by hundreds of users.

About Me

Backend developer with hands-on experience in real-world deployments, automation, and community-driven tools. Currently learning DSA fundamentals alongside systems design through live product work.

As AWS Cloud Captain at LPU, I lead a 5K+ member cloud community, organizing technical bootcamps and workshops under AWS Educate partnership. I ship reliable Flask APIs for real clients and contribute to automation systems used by thousands.

I build practical solutions, support technical teams, and maintain systems that matter to users.

400+
Students Led
AWS Cloud Club
280+
Discord Servers
CYNI Bot Usage
B.Tech
CSE (5th Sem)
LPU
AWS
Cloud Captain
Leadership Role

Experience

AWS Cloud Captain

AWS Cloud Club LPU

Feb 2025 – Present
  • Led campus-wide AWS Cloud Club with 400+ active student developers
  • Organized 8+ technical bootcamps resulting in 15+ student-led cloud projects
  • Delivered Flask workshop to 200+ students covering backend APIs and hosting

Freelance Backend Developer

Remote

Ongoing
  • Built Flask-based APIs for real clients in car rental, bakery orders, and event systems
  • Implemented authentication, dashboards, and payment integrations
  • Deployed systems via GitHub Actions + Easypanel for production use

Leadership & Service

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

8 Punjab Battalion - Cadet (Apprenticeship)

Sep 2024 – May 2025

Punjab, India

  • Participated in parade drills and endurance training
  • Practiced formation discipline and group coordination
  • Supported public initiatives (Swachh Bharat, awareness drives)
  • Developed punctuality and time management
  • Built resilience, teamwork, and responsibility

Open Source & Community

ERM Systems

Open Source Contributor - Python Developer

Jun 2024 – Jul 2025 (1 yr 2 mo)

Remote

  • Developed Python automation features
  • Implemented improvements to reliability and workflows
  • Supported users with technical troubleshooting
  • Contributed to program creation and feature requests

This open-source bot is now publicly archived; contributions remain visible.

Additional Experience

Hum Raahi Foundation

Graphic Design Intern

Aug 2024 – Mar 2025

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Remote)

  • Designed campaign and social media assets
  • Assisted non-profit initiatives with branded visuals
  • Collaborated with distributed teams

Skills

Backend & APIs

Python
Flask
Express.js
PHP

Systems & Infrastructure

Git & GitHub
Easypanel
Traefik
Linux

Web & Frontend

JavaScript
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Svelte.js

Systems I Build

Instead of listing only tools, this section explains the kinds of systems I design and ship.

Registration engines

Systems that handle event sign-ups, attendance, confirmations, and certificate generation.

Operational backends

Dashboards and admin tools that help teams monitor activity, manage data, and act quickly.

Event infrastructure

Platforms for scheduling, organizing, and running community or campus events at scale.

Community automation tools

Moderation and utility bots (like CYNI, ERM) that automate workflows and support online communities.

Automation pipelines

Scripts and services that connect multiple systems together and reduce repetitive manual work.

Internal tools for teams

Simple web apps and APIs that keep internal processes structured and auditable.

Projects

AWS Cloud Club Event System

Lead Developer

End-to-end event management system enabling 4k+ users to create, register, and scan QR-based attendance. Reduced manual check-in time by 70% through automation.

Impact & Features:
  • • Cashfree API integration for paid events
  • • Google Sheets API and Discord Webhooks
  • • 2K+ active users across campus

CYNI Discord Bot Platform

Backend Developer

Modular Discord bot with AutoMod, Ticketing, Logging, and Staff Management systems. Built with Python and Discord.py for scalable community management.

Scale & Usage:
  • • Used by 290+ Discord servers
  • • Serving 100k+ active users
  • • Modular architecture for reliability

NutriTrack

Fitness Challenge Tracker

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025 | Associated with Lovely Professional University

Platform to create and join fitness challenges with progress tracking and achievement rewards. Encourages consistency through real-time goal tracking and collaborative development.

Tech Stack:
  • • HTML, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript
  • • PHP backend with MySQL database
  • • Real-time progress tracking

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Computer Science and Engineering

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Aug 2023 – May 2027 (Expected)

Schooling

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

Completed

Let's Connect

I build backend systems that matter. If you need reliable APIs, automation tools, or technical leadership for your project, let's talk.