Kaushik Kishore

Backend Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in engineering.
  • Expert in cloud cost optimization and data engineering.
  • Transformed KYC processes, reducing issues by 80%.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused engineer with expertise in cloud optimization and data engineering in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentApi DevelopmentCloud Cost OptimizationSoftware DevelopmentFull-stack DevelopmentTest Automation

Other Skills

.NET Core.NET FrameworkASP.NETASP.NET CoreASP.NET MVCAmazon EKSAmazon Web Services (AWS)AutomationBootstrapC#Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cloud OperationsDockerElasticsearchFastAPI

About

I'm a Senior Staff Engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in cloud cost optimization, data engineering, and full-stack development. My technical expertise spans AWS services, Go, Python, Node.js, and .NET, allowing me to tackle complex engineering challenges from multiple angles. Throughout my career, I've focused on creating efficient, scalable solutions—from implementing high-performance data pipelines that improved extraction speeds by 25% to designing cloud optimization policies that significantly reduce costs. I excel at revamping existing systems, having transformed KYC processes and reduced production issues by 80% through robust testing frameworks. My approach combines technical excellence with collaborative leadership, guiding engineering teams through complex problem-solving while maintaining a focus on system performance, code quality, and business value. I'm passionate about optimizing cloud resources and building resilient backend systems that drive organizational success. I'm always interested in connecting with fellow engineers, cloud optimization specialists, and technology leaders to share insights and explore innovative approaches to technical challenges.

Experience

Ibm

Backend Developer

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • As part of IBM’s Networking organization within the CIS (Cloud Internet Services) team, I focus on building and enhancing backend systems that power IBM’s global networking and security offerings. My work revolves around designing, developing, and maintaining integrations that improve platform capabilities and help customers manage Cloudflare-based services at scale.
  • I contribute to end-to-end feature development—from understanding product requirements to implementation, testing, and deployment. I work regularly across Python and Go, building resilient APIs, automation workflows, and integration layers that support high-quality networking services.
PythonGoAPI DevelopmentBackend Development

Astuto

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Aug 2023May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Building a next generation, actionable cloud cost optimisation platform.
  • Astuto helps businesses maximise their Cloud Efficiency by helping them reduce wasted spend, and improve cloud operations through automation and controls.
Cloud Cost OptimizationAutomationCloud OperationsSoftware Development

Stealth startup

Back End Engineer

Jul 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • [Company name is hidden due to sensitivity of business]
  • Working as Lead backend software developer. Building a next generation product using node.js, typescript, mongoDB.
Node.jsTypeScriptMongoDBBackend DevelopmentFull-Stack Development

Western digital

Staff Engineer

Nov 2018Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Worked on firmware test automation internal tool, which helped the QA team to automate the firmware testing process. I was a part of diversified team which was working on the same project.
Test AutomationFirmware Testing

Leadsquared

3 roles

Tech Lead

Promoted

Dec 2017Oct 2018 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Worked on core feature building along with scaling and solving complex problems like scaling and search optimisations. Webhook management. Workflow automation.
Workflow AutomationScaling SolutionsSoftware Development

Senior Software Developer

Promoted

May 2014Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Associate Software Developer

Sep 2013May 2014 · 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Education

Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Information Technology

Aug 2009Jun 2013

Kendriya vidyalaya Ntpc Badarpur

12th — Science

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