I like solving problems,

with creative solutions.

About

I’m Vishal Tak, a passionate, driven, and creative Full-Stack Software Engineer from Austin, TX, currently working at Capital One. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin 🤘 with a BA in Computer Science before embarking on my software engineering career with Capital One.

In my role as a Software Engineer, I strive to solve real-world problems with the collaboration of business teams. I believe that by understanding customer needs, desires, and sentiments, I can deliver well-catered and effective solutions.

Outside of work, I am passionate about exploring new technologies and programming languages, as well as staying informed about the latest trends in software development. This continuous learning helps me stay current in the rapidly evolving tech industry and refine my technical skills.

In my free time, I enjoy playing a variety of sports, including basketball, pickleball, and tennis. I also have a love for playing the piano, watching movies, and traveling, which adds a creative and adventurous dimension to my life.

Experience

Software Engineer · Capital OneLink Icon

JAN 2024 — PRESENT


Developed and deployed a micro-frontend (MFE) on the Capital One Dealer Navigator page, managing over 1 million views per month. Implemented intricate backend-for-frontend (BFF) logic to deliver dynamic marketing messaging, informing dealers about their benefits and motivating them to achieve their contract goals. Enhanced dealership awareness of their benefits by more than 10 times through the benefits MFE, leading to an increase in contracts funded through Capital One.

Springboot
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Salesforce
Associate Software Engineer · Capital OneLink Icon

AUG 2022 — DEC 2023


Enabled the transition of the car loan decisioning system from a code-based to a graph orchestration framework, streamlining graph construction and enhancing efficiency. Improved system performance through parallel thread execution, significantly reducing execution time, and developed a visual graph representation using Angular and JavaScript to enhance accessibility for non-technical users. Engineered a high-performance execution engine and led the development of critical components, significantly advancing the overall success of the initiative.

Springboot
Java
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
Gremlin
REST API
Angular
PgAdmin
AWS
Patents · Capital OneLink Icon

Filed a patent for an innovative SQL Query Combiner, enhancing database querying capabilities.

Filed a patent for a custom Direct-Acylic-Graph (DAG) grouping algorithm, enhancing user experience for viewing complex graphs.

SQL
Graphs

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