Software / hardware / the outdoors

Ishan Jaidka

I build software that connects cloud systems, hardware, and people.

From full-stack products to robotics and automation, I like turning ideas into things people can use.

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Software Engineer II · MicrosoftSeattle, WA

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projects

Things I've built

Civic tech

Quieter Cities

Built and deployed a civic feedback platform to reduce friction in reporting recurring noise issues, instrumented with analytics to validate real-world engagement with 400+ submissions.

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Outdoor tools

Ski DIN Calculator

Designed, built, and shipped a ski binding DIN calculator using the official Marker standard, delivered via a website and Android app with >4,000 downloads and a 5-star rating.

website Android app

Hardware + software

Capstone - Automated Greenhouse

Led a team of 4 to develop a modular greenhouse automation system with real-time data collection built on AWS architecture & a mobile app interface. Awarded Best C.S. Capstone Project 2022.

experience

Where I've worked

May 2025 – Present

MicrosoftSoftware Engineer II

Redmond, WA

More about this role at Microsoft
  • Migrated security-critical ETL pipelines to a sovereign-cloud–compliant deployment architecture using IaC, delivering 40+ production pipelines.
  • Developed prompt-assisted workflows and build scripts to automate repeatable pipeline migration tasks, significantly reducing manual toil and accelerating future migrations.
  • Redesigned virtual machine inventory reporting to rely on day-one cloud data sources, contributing to inventory shift-left initiatives by enabling earlier availability of key security KPIs in new sovereign environments.

Nov 2022 – Feb 2025

JumpShot, Inc.Software Engineer

Kent, WA

More about this role at JumpShot, Inc.
  • Designed and delivered a full-stack prototype experience for a next gen basketball entertainment venue, integrating React, Node.js, and MongoDB for seamless game management & UX, securing >$5m of funding.
  • Engineered real-time synchronization between hardware, AI, and UI with Socket.io, MQTT, & Modbus to enable live gameplay with dynamic graphics by achieving imperceptible latency across 10+ services/devices.
  • Trained and implemented a custom computer vision model to track players and basketballs in low-light conditions using Python, CVAT, and Roboflow, significantly improving accuracy.
  • Created AI-powered games, leveraging LLMs to dynamically generate unlimited versions of gameplay.
  • Created an HMI and custom sensor modules communicating via MQTT and Modbus to enable real-time gameplay on a PLC-operated machine.
  • Co-invented hardware/software solutions described in 4 patent applications, driving innovative experiences.
  • Produced specifications & vetted 5+ vendors, selecting the optimal vendor to iterate & scale into final production.

Mar 2022 – Nov 2022

GetSetUpSoftware Engineer

Remote

More about this role at GetSetUp
  • Owned full-stack development to reduce support costs by >$1m/yr by automating agent workflows and minimizing ticket volume, collaborating with support leads to create the following tooling:
    • Migrated to Zendesk CRM by building a custom help center, integrating the chat widget, and connecting user databases via event-driven microservices.
    • Developed services to import existing data and to merge contextual data into Zendesk tickets for class chat sessions, enabling agents to identify users.
  • Implemented event-based UX tracking to measure the impact of interface optimizations on search performance & user engagement, leading to improved overall user experience.
interests

Away from the keyboard

  • Robotics
  • Cooking
  • Car & motorcycle projects
  • 3D modeling & printing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking with my dog
education

Education

B.S. Computer Science

Bellevue College

Cum Laude

Ishan Jaidka