Prakhar Mehrotra

Optimized RESTful APIs using Python and Django REST Framework, reducing average API response time by 35% and improving system throughput for concurrent users. Designed database indexing strategies and SQL query optimization on PostgreSQL, cutting average query execution time by up to 50%. Resolved N+1 query bottlenecks using Django ORM (select related, prefetch related), reducing redundant database calls by over 60%.

Backend Engineer Intern at LKS (2026-03 – Present)

• Optimized RESTful APIs using Python and Django REST Framework, reducing average API response time by 35% and improving system throughput for concurrent users.
• Designed database indexing strategies and SQL query optimization on PostgreSQL, cutting average query execution time by up to 50%.
• Resolved N+1 query bottlenecks using Django ORM (select related, prefetch related), reducing redundant database calls by over 60%.
• Implemented asynchronous task processing with Celery and Redis as message broker, decoupling background jobs from the request cycle and improving API responsiveness.

Software Engineer Intern at Storyvord (2025-04 – 2026-04)

• Developed and maintained scalable RESTful backend services using Python and Django for a production B2B SaaS platform.
• Architected multi-agent AI pipelines using LangChain for automated research, contextual decision-making, and intelligent document workflows.
• Built an end-to-end contract generation system with dynamic document templating, variable clause injection, and PDF export for legal workflows.
• Integrated DocuSign REST APIs to automate digital signature workflows, eliminating manual signing steps and reducing contract turnaround time.
• Designed a Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system with tier-based subscription enforcement using Django middleware and permission classes.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering – ABES Engineering College

Higher Secondary CBSE (Class XII) – St. Mary's Inter College

High School CBSE (Class X) – St. Mary's Inter College