Hi! πŸ‘‹ I'm Ankita Kulkarni

Software Engineer at Barclays

Passionate about building high-performance web applications with expertise in Machine Learning and Big Data. With 5+ years of experience designing scalable solutions.

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1 class SoftwareEngineer:
2   def __init__(self):
3     self.name = "Ankita"
4     self.role = "SWE at Barclays"
5     self.skills = [
6       "Machine Learning",
7       "Big Data",
8       "Web Development"
9     ]
10
11   def build_amazing_things(self):
12     # Let's create something great!
13     return "Innovation"

About Me

Hi! I'm a passionate Software Engineer at Barclays with expertise in building modern web applications. I love turning complex problems into simple, beautiful solutions.

With 5+ years of experience in the field, I've worked on diverse projects ranging from Machine Learning pipelines to Big Data processing systems and high-performance web applications.

JavaScript Python React Node.js Machine Learning Big Data TensorFlow Spark

I believe in continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies. My passion lies in software development, especially when it comes to Machine Learning and Big Data technologies.

I'm always exploring new languages and frameworks to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that make a real impact.

Experience

Software Engineer

Barclays

2023 - Present

Designing and implementing high-performance web applications with a focus on scalability and efficiency. Leading initiatives in Machine Learning integration and Big Data processing to drive business insights and innovation. Working with diverse tech stacks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Machine Learning Big Data Hadoop Spark AWS/Cloud Architecture Team Leadership

Full Stack Engineer

Greg Morris Cards

2021 - 2023

Modernized GMC websites (public & intranet) with React, HTML, and JavaScript, while enhancing performance by 48% and delivering high-availability solutions on AWS (ELB, Route 53, IAM, EC2, S3). Built AI-powered fraud detection tools using Python, OpenCV, Scikit-Image, and NumPy, improving card grading efficiency by 77% (16 vs 9 cards per scan); automated reporting with Python, Shell, and RabbitMQ. Developed REST APIs with complex bid-increment logic for Greg Morris Auctions, streamlining auction operations and earning team-wide recognition.

Image Recognition Tensorflow Web Development Amazon Web Services Team Leadership

Software Engineer

NTT Data

2017 - 2019

Performed exploratory data analysis (EDA) and presented findings on chatbot engagement patterns across platforms. Delivered Blockchain + IoT and AI healthcare POC with dashboards and analytical insights for patient monitoring data, earning a SPOT Award. Supported Agile analytics workflows, integrating Jenkins and SQL-based reporting pipelines.; achieved JLPT N4 certification.

Machine Learning Block Chain Web Development Cloud Architecture

Featured Projects

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ML Prediction Engine

High-performance machine learning pipeline for real-time predictions using TensorFlow and Apache Spark. Processes millions of data points with sub-second latency.

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Data Analytics Platform

Full-stack web application for visualizing and analyzing Big Data streams with real-time dashboards and interactive exploration tools.

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Cloud Migration Tool

Automated solution for migrating legacy applications to cloud infrastructure. Reduced deployment time by 70% and improved system reliability.

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Intelligent Search System

NLP-powered search engine with semantic understanding and context-aware recommendations. Improved search accuracy by 40%.

Featured Projects

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ML Prediction Engine

High-performance machine learning pipeline for real-time predictions using TensorFlow and Apache Spark. Processes millions of data points with sub-second latency.

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Data Analytics Platform

Full-stack web application for visualizing and analyzing Big Data streams with real-time dashboards and interactive exploration tools.

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Cloud Migration Tool

Automated solution for migrating legacy applications to cloud infrastructure. Reduced deployment time by 70% and improved system reliability.

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Intelligent Search System

NLP-powered search engine with semantic understanding and context-aware recommendations. Improved search accuracy by 40%.

Medium Articles

Regression vs Classification: A Beginner’s Guide to Supervised Machine Learning

Breaks down regression vs classification in machine learning with real-world examples and Python implementations using scikit-learn's Diabetes and Iris datasets, covering essential concepts like model evaluation metrics (MSE, accuracy) and techniques to avoid overfitting.

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Apache Kafka: The Backbone of Real-Time Data Streaming

Deep dive into Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming, demonstrating Python implementation with filtering logic, Docker setup, security configurations (SSL/SASL), and production best practices for building scalable, fault-tolerant event-driven systems.

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The Impact of Blockchain Solutions in Investments and Banking

Explores how blockchain technology is transforming banking and investments through enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency. Covers tokenization of assets for fractional ownership, smart contracts for automated agreements, and real-world implementations like JPMorgan's JPM Coin, while addressing challenges like regulatory hurdles and scalability concerns.

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Certifications

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Issued: 2024

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

Issued: 2025

In Progress
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Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Coursera - Stanford University

Issued: 2025

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Advanced Learning Algorithms

Coursera - Stanford University

Issued: 2025

In Progress
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JLPT N4 Certification

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Issued: 2017

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Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!