Arun Kuruvila

Backend Engineer

Tokyo, Japan12 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in Azure Edge solutions and cloud technologies.
Significant contributions to MySQL's performance and scalability.
Innovative projects enhancing database accessibility for non-technical users.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer specializing in Cloud Computing and Database Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend EngineeringCloud ComputingDatabase ManagementAi DevelopmentEdge Computing

Other Skills

MicroservicesAWSEvent-Driven ArchitectureSecurity PracticesPCI-DSS ComplianceC++Backend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationMySQLAIAzure EdgeData IngestionCustomer Experience EnhancementDatabase InternalsDefect Analysis

About

As a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, my expertise lies in developing technologies that enhance customer experiences and facilitate data ingestion into Azure Cloud. My focus on Azure Edge solutions underscores my commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and scalable services globally. Previously at Oracle, I honed my skills in database internals, contributing to the high performance and scalability of MySQL, the world's leading open-source database. Our team's collaborative efforts were pivotal in implementing and testing solutions for complex customer-reported defects. Contact me for collaboration or insights into the intersection of edge computing and database innovation.

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Paypay corporation

Senior Backend Engineer

Jun 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Tokyo, Japan · Remote

PayPay is Japan’s largest mobile payment platform, serving 70M+ users and millions of merchants. I work on the merchant-side backend systems, architecting and developing microservices on AWS to support high-volume financial transactions with strict compliance and low-latency requirements. My role spans building distributed, event-driven architectures, integrating Snowflake-based analytics pipelines, and modernizing legacy components into scalable, cloud-native services. As the team’s Security Champion, I also drive secure coding practices, vulnerability reviews, and PCI-DSS alignment to ensure reliability and trust in PayPay’s payment ecosystem.

MicroservicesAWSEvent-Driven ArchitectureSecurity PracticesPCI-DSS ComplianceBackend Engineering+1

Freelance

Freelance Software Engineer (C++ / Backend Systems)

Sep 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Worked with local clients on backend development, performance optimization, and C++-based tooling enhancements. Delivered small-scale but high-impact projects focused on scalability and efficiency. Alongside client work, I developed MySQLQueryAI, a personal project that leverages AI to translate natural language queries into SQL, making databases more accessible for non-technical users. This period also gave me the chance to upskill in modern C++ and distributed systems while balancing freelancing with family responsibilities during my time in London.

C++Backend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationMySQLAIBackend Engineering+1

Microsoft

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Azure Edge + Platform brings together Edge platforms, devices, and services to deliver Edge solutions, operating systems, and engineering systems. Our team is innovating new technologies for ordering and managing edge devices from Azure in a safe, secure, reliable, and scalable model for our global customers across various Azure Geographies. We pride ourselves in developing the technologies which enhances the customer experience, helps in data ingestion to Azure Cloud.

Azure EdgeData IngestionCustomer Experience EnhancementCloud ComputingEdge Computing

Oracle

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