Urja Kulkarni

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Experience in developing cloud-based applications.
Proficient in multiple programming languages.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineer with a focus on SaaS and Data Science.

Contact

urja.k@ibm.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

React.jsJavascriptAgile MethodologiesPython (programming Language)SqlEmbedded SystemsEmbedded C

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cloud ComputingGitHTMLOffice.js

About

I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University specializing in Data-Driven Analysis and Computation. I am interested in exploring career opportunities in Software Development and Data Science. My internship experiences at Exponentia.ai and Imprivata have helped me develop strong Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking skills. I am looking for opportunities and experiences that would help me cultivate and further hone my skills and challenge me intellectually.

Experience

Ibm

Software Developer

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Steath startup

Software Engineer Intern

Feb 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Building the core product of an early-stage legal-tech startup from ground up as the only software engineer in the team
In charge of developing a Microsoft Word add-in of the product using the Office.js API and Fluent React UI
Incorporated features like backend server interaction, search and modify content, accessing comments and track changes

Python (Programming Language)React.jsJavaScriptOffice.jsCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Git+1

Imprivata

Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 · 2 mos · Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Worked in an Agile framework towards a crucial milestone in the product cycle of a new cloud-based product
Amended 3 different UIs using HTML, CSS & React as a part of the only front-end team for the product
Optimized user engagement by adding new features and enhancing visual aesthetics to drive broader business objectives
Implemented consumer feedback by coordinating with the design team to identify defects and fix bugs

React.jsAgile MethodologiesJavaScriptGitHTML

Exponentia.ai

Intern

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Learnt Apache Spark and Databricks from scratch and demonstrated application relevant Proof of Concepts
Achieved 85% reduction in program runtime by leveraging Python module "Pyspark" and migrating to Databricks
Created SQL & Microsoft Excel adapters for Databricks and collaborated with cross-functional teams for “OneTap” product rollout

Python (Programming Language)SQL

Tedx spit

Content Head

Sep 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

Created and handled content delivery via official social media channels and the website
Assisted the speakers in curating their TEDx talks to better connect with the target audience

Spark - what ignites sp

3 roles

Managing Editor - Reporting

Jul 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed a team of 20 photographers and reporters to cover events all over the campus
In charge of content creation for the annual college magazine

Senior Correspondent - Columns

Promoted

Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 · 11 mos

Contributed multiple articles for the website throughout the academic year
Oversaw freshmen reporters
Organized annual Open Mic 2019 with improved footfall by 150% (YOY)

Junior Correspondent

Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 · 11 mos

- Responsible for reporting and writing articles on various events around campus

Godrej security solutions

Embedded Systems Intern

Jun 2019 – Jul 2019 · 1 mo

Programmed Texas Instruments' MSP430 in Embedded C for two Godrej products:
1. Utilized MSP430 functionalities to bypass the use of Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) IC in an attempt to reduce overall cost of an Automatic Telephone Dialer.
2. Programmed MSP430 for reading passive RFID tags on credit cards and train passes

Embedded SystemsEmbedded C