Thapar → Zomato → NatWest → MS CS , UK

Aarzoo Sharma | Software Engineer

Full-stack engineer with 2+ years of experience building production-scale systems. From Thapar Institute through internships at Zomato to Senior Developer at NatWest. Proficient in React, Go, PHP, Java, and cloud-native technologies. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. Currently engaged in Global STEM Research to deepen expertise in AI, machine learning, and distributed systems.

Full Stack

React · Node.js · Go · PHP : end‑to‑end delivery

2+ yrs

Engineering experience building production systems

20+

Deployed projects : web, APIs, and cloud-native apps

99.9%

Reliability & uptime : CI/CD, monitoring, SRE practices

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About Me & Skills

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Education & Growth

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Currently pursuing masters in Computer Science at a prestigious Russell Group British university to deepen expertise in AI, machine learning, and distributed systems for research-informed technological leadership.

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Technical Expertise

Full-stack development across C++, Java, JavaScript, React.js, PHP, Go, Python, and MySQL. Specialized in microservices architecture, backend optimization, and enterprise-scale systems. Experienced with UiPath RPA, Unity game development, and cloud-native technologies.

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Professional Impact

Delivered high-impact production systems serving millions of users. At NatWest: architected mission-critical backend systems for cross-border trade finance. At Zomato: engineered React dashboard for 250,000+ restaurant partners. Co-founded Alzhocare, driving healthcare innovation. Recognized at TC NWG Challenge 2024 Hackathon for cutting-edge RPA solutions.

Awards & Recognition

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Microsoft Imagine Cup

India Winner 2022 (Health Category) - Recognized for innovative healthcare technology solutions

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Accenture Innovation Challenge

First Runner-Up among 100,000+ participants nationwide - Advanced technical execution and innovation

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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

Top 50 in India - Innovative solutions leveraging technology for social impact

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Unstoppable Leader

Top 70 in India (Featured by Forbes India) - Leadership in innovation and technology

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TC NWG Challenge 2024

Recognized at NatWest Group Hackathon - RPA automation solutions for compliance workflows

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Girl Up Global Spotlight

Founded Girl Up Ludhiana - Earned Global Spotlight recognition twice among 2,000+ clubs worldwide

Successfully cleared the rigorous German APS verification protocol alongside multi-jurisdictional Computer Science admissions across tier-one institutions in the United States and Germany.

Work Experience & Timeline

2023

Bachelor of Engineering Graduation

Completed Computer Engineering degree from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Proficient in data structures, algorithms, OOP, databases, and software engineering principles.

2023

Software Engineer at Zomato

Engineered high-concurrency Go and PHP microservices for the MenuBooster framework across the merchant app, scaling backend architecture end-to-end to support 250,000+ restaurant partners handling millions of active customer requests. Designed automated item auditing engines, dynamic rejection-tagging protocols, and real-time merchant quality-control dashboards. Implemented critical backend infrastructure optimizations, significantly reducing system latency and ensuring fault-tolerant, peak-hour scalability under high-concurrency loads.

2023-2025

Software Engineer at NatWest Group

Developed Java-based microservices for cross-border trade finance and regulatory compliance at NatWest Markets Europe. Engineered high-throughput, event-driven backend systems for NatWest Markets N.V., ensuring resilient transactional routing, strict data encryption, and 99.99% availability across the European Economic Area (EEA). Integrated real-time automated screening pipelines to guarantee strict adherence to complex international trade laws, MiFID II reporting, and cross-border regulatory compliance frameworks. Implemented enterprise-grade UiPath RPA solutions within NatWest Markets infrastructure, reducing manual processing by automating complex documentation validation, legacy data mapping, and post-trade reconciliation workflows. Recognized at TC NWG Challenge 2024 Hackathon hosted by Natwest London

2026-Present

MSc Computer Science & Systems Research, UK (Europe Pivot)

Transitioning from full-time software engineering to deep computing science. Currently pursuing an Masters in Computer Science at a premier, research-intensive British university, focusing on advanced algorithms, distributed systems, and scalable cloud architectures.

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new projects, suitable career opportunities, emerging technologies, and opportunities to leverage software engineering for real-world impact.

Why be normal when you can be the standard?

Whether you'd like to collaborate, discuss career opportunities, or simply chat about technology and innovation, feel free to reach out.